Electrician/Apprentice Electrician Construction Substations
JOB REQUIREMENTS
This position will be in the General Office Substations Department and will be located in the Coast Division This position is responsible for construction, installation, maintenance and operation of electrical substations and similar equipment on the distribution system. This includes: conduit, cabling systems, switchboard equipment, power system equipment (breakers, regulators, transformers, switches, reclosers, capacitors, etc.), bus systems, structures, grounding systems, wiring and other related items
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Two-year technical degree in Electricity, Electronic Technology Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Construction & Maintenance, Electrical/Mechanical is a plus.
- Three years or more in electrical construction or related field is required.
- Experience with electrical and mechanical systems is a plus.
- Ability to utilize drawings/prints and instruction manuals in the performance of construction, maintenance, and operation of electrical facilities.
- Ability to operate construction/maintenance equipment (bucket/derrick trucks, oil processing equipment, etc.) and tools.
- Ability to read, understand and follow directions, rules, regulations and procedures.
- Ability to perform switching, obtain clearances and make site safe for work.
- Must possess Problem Solving/Troubleshooting Skills.
- Ability to utilize computers/substation-related technology is a plus. Behavioral Aspects:
- Must be a self-starter. Must be able to work independently, as part of a team and with other work groups as needed.
- Must exhibit a positive attitude, understand and follow safety procedures, demonstrate effective communications skills (oral & written), possess effective customer relations skills and show initiative and leadership in work. Must exhibit good interpersonal skills.
Other Requirements:
- Must live within a 30 minute drive of the reporting location.
- Must be willing to perform duties within and outside of the normal business hours as needed to maintain customer service.
- Must be willing to work outside in all climate conditions, work at significant heights above the ground and on occasion work in confined spaces.
- Must be able to obtain a commercial driver’s license with a hazardous material and tanker endorsement within 6 months of employment.
- Must be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification credential, also knows as a TWIC card.
- Must be able to operate weight-restricted equipment in accordance with the equipment ratings.
Must be successful on the CAST test to be considered for this position. If selected to test for this position, you will be notified via e-mail with an invitation.
Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.
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We do this through electric operating companies in three states and natural gas distribution companies in four. Our family of companies draw on diverse energy sources to create the best mix for our service areas, including electricity, natural gas, solar power, carbon-free nuclear, and other sustainable sources.
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