Georgia Power Company – Chattahoochee HydroHydro Electrician Operator (EO)An Electrician Operator or EO is a dual qualified craft employee with the skills and training necessary to perform the tasks normally associated with a Journeyman Electrician as well as well as those associated with a B Operator.Position SummaryGeorgia Power seeks a highly skilled, dual-qualified craft employee for an Electrician Operator (EO) position to operate & maintain hydroelectric generating plants within the Chattahoochee Hydro Group, located in the Columbus, GA area. The duties of an EO include operating, monitoring, troubleshooting, and repairing the plants’ electrical equipment. This position helps maintain plant maintenance records in a computer-based work order system, Maximo.Education
HS Graduate or Equivalent
2-Year College/Technical Degree or Equivalent Military Training preferred
Job Experience
Power generation experience is desired; hydroelectric generation experience is a plus.
Industrial maintenance and troubleshooting experience desired.
Experience in industrial electrical or certified training desired.
Job Requirements
Ability to perform thorough and effective operator rounds, evaluate equipment conditions, and identify potential hazards. Write condition reports for any noted deficiencies.
Strong electric aptitude and a demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment are required.
Must be able to work with minimal supervision and acquire basic computer skills.
Work with other departments for the successful execution of scheduled work and planned outages by supporting planning and scheduling activities. This includes assisting with work scope identification through system walk downs and evaluations.
Must be able to work in difficult environments including confined spaces, extreme hot and cold temperatures, indoors and outdoors, around loud noise and locations accessible only via vertical ladders or over uneven spaces, cat walks, climbing high elevations up to 100 feet or working on grated surfaces/platforms.
Must perform duties wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) which may include safety glasses, hard hats, steel toe shoes, gloves, and hearing protection.
Other Attributes
Must be able to support a 24/7 shift schedule, including overtime, holiday and back shift work.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, team player.
Must be able to handle complex, high-pressure situations and be adaptable to a changing work environment.
Model Southern Company foundational behaviors – Our Values
Safety First
Intentional Inclusion
Act With Integrity
Superior Performance
Must be able to pass the pre-employment testing: POSS,MASS,JET-K,JET-SThis is a covered role.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/gapower).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 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.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: 10400Job Category: Power Plant Operations & MaintenanceJob Schedule: Full timeCompany: Georgia Power