P&C FS Technician or Engineer (Montgomery, AL)
Job Summary
- Know and follow safe behaviors including all rules and procedures
- Perform operational checks and tests on various substation equipment including microprocessor and electromechanical relays and controls, current transformers, potential transformers, power circuit breakers, transformers, regulators, power line carrier radio, traps and tuners
- Troubleshoot and perform preventive and emergent maintenance on previously listed substation equipment
- Operate and interpret readings from test equipment such as digital multi-meters, digital oscilloscopes, insulation testers, relay test sets, and radio frequency measurement equipment
- Verify that wiring construction work is performed in accordance to detailed design print documentation
- Document all completed work in accordance with policies and procedures
- Provide technical guidance and direction to other groups on protection and control issues
- Respond to system problems during after hours on-call rotations
- Provide top level customer service to internal and external customers
Education
Engineers : 4-year BS Engineering Degree from an ABET accredited school (Electrical preferred; other disciplines may be considered with sufficient relevant experience)Technicians : 2 or 4 year AS / BS / BET Degree in Electronics, Engineering Technology, or equivalent military electronics trainingExperience
Electromechanical or microprocessor protection relay installation and testing desiredMicroprocessor IED and / or PLC technology installation and testing desiredField experience commissioning and / or maintaining electrical equipment desiredBasic understanding of electrical protection and / or control circuitry desiredCurrent work experience within APC Power Delivery preferredKnowledge / Skills / Abilities
Excellent computer skillsProven troubleshooting skillsKnowledge of safe work practicesFamiliarity with substation equipment preferredExercise clear judgment in critical situationsMake timely, rational decisions where errors can result in negative resultsAble to manage multiple tasks and meet strict deadlinesAbility to read electrical blueprint / schematic drawings desirableGood writing and communication skillsBehavioral Attributes
Safety mindedDependable, reliable, thoroughSelf-starter, independent and team memberHigh attention to detailCommitted, timelyInnovative, student, always learningCustomer focused, spirit of excellenceOther Requirements
Must have a valid driver's licenseMust pass background investigation and requirements for access at Southern Nuclear and Transmission facilitiesMust become certified for the Official Clearance list within one year of hire date, required for employmentMust be available to work outside normal business hours and occasionally stay out of town for periods of timeMust work outdoors in inclement weather and frequently travel (75%) away from office within the coverage areaMust live in or be willing to relocate to commutable distance of the Montgomery, Alabama office locationRelocation package is not availableSouthern 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.
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