Electrician (Shift)

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for performing electrical maintenance which includes, but is not limited to,

maintaining and/or repairing power plant equipment; working on both energized and de-energized equipment; planning work and following procedures/prints to install and maintain equipment; performing preventative maintenance on plant equipment; performing assembly and disassembly of components using proper rigging and lifting techniques; troubleshooting equipment; properly using electrical test equipment; communicating with plant supervision, plant operations personnel and/or plant maintenance personnel; and responding to call outs in the event work is required after normal working hours. In addition, these positions will maintain plant maintenance records in the Maximo® computer-based work order system and ensure all work complies with environmental permits and regulations. The incumbents are expected to perform all work safely and with the utmost concern for their personal safety and the safety of other employees.

Normal work schedule is Monday – Friday from 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma - desired

• 2-year Technical degree in electrical field or equivalent

training - preferred

Experience Requirements:

• Two years’ experience as Journeyman Electrician or

equivalent experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Place safety first by performing and maintaining every job, every day, safely

• Ability to read and follow procedures and electrical drawings/prints is required

• Knowledge to troubleshoot electrical circuits/controls using prints is required

• Knowledge to test equipment is required

• Self-starter with the ability to work with little to no direction as well as possess an ability to follow directions when required

• Ability to use and understand various electrical test equipment (e.g., multimeter, amprobe, meggar, etc.) is required

• Ability to use powered and non-powered hand tools proficiently is required

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions is required.

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are required.

• Ability to plan work to maximize production is required

• Basic electronics, instrumentation, program configuration, distributed/process control systems, PLC's, and DCS, and is preferred.

• Fundamental knowledge of motors, controllers, switchgear, relays, transformers, generators, and AC/DC systems is

required.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office computer

applications is desired

Other Requirements:

• Qualifying on pre-employment tests is required including aptitude test, journeyman electrician knowledge test, journeyman electrician performance skills test, and physical

abilities test.

• Ability to perform physically demanding activities (i.e.,

walking, climbing ladders, lifting heavy equipment) while

working safely in all types of weather.

• Support a 24/7 schedule, including holiday and back shift

work when necessary

BEHAVIOR ATTRIBUTES:

• Honesty, respect, fairness, and integrity drive your

behavior.

• Keep your promises and ethical behavior is the standard.

• Our priorities are safety first, teamwork, diversity, and continuous improvement through strong leadership Georgia Power is an investor-owned, tax-paying utility that serves 2.25 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. The largest of four electric utilities that make up Southern Company, Georgia Power, has been providing electricity to Georgia for more than a century at rates well

below the national average.

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a super-regional energy company with 4.3 million customers and more than 42,000 megawatts of electric generating capacity in the Southeast.

It is one of the largest producers of electricity in the

U.S. Southern Company is the parent firm of Alabama

Power, Georgia Power, Gulf Power, Mississippi Power,

Southern Power, Southern Nuclear, SouthernLINC Wireless,

and Southern Telecom. Southern Company brands are

synonymous with excellent customer service, high reliability,

and prices that are 15 percent below the national average.

Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeogiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 5926

Job Category: Power Plant Operations & Maintenance

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Georgia Power

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