APPRENTICE EQUIPMENT INSTALLER - Substation Construction
Location: Statewide (Reporting Location is Forest Park, GA - Metro Atlanta)
JOB SUMMARY
Apprentice Equipment Installers perform main power transformer and breaker installations statewide. This includes constructing and assembling transformers and breakers according to Southern Company standards and/or manufacturer specifications/procedures to ensure quality standards are maintained in a field environment. Apprentices will learn to read blueprints, decipher schematic diagrams, install mechanical and electrical parts, operate vacuum trailers, oil pumps, use boom lifts/ladders, cranes, hand tools and electric/pneumatic/hydraulic tooling to complete their tasks.
This position is subject to emergency overtime work, scheduled overtime work, and storm restoration response.
This position is a physically demanding position, works four, ten-hour days (Monday-Thursday 7:00am-5:30pm) and may require overnight and out-of-town stays during the week near the construction site. Depending on work location, you could work away from home as many as 200 nights per year cumulative not consecutive nights
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education Requirements:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
Experience Requirements:
- More than a year of experience in a substation construction environment is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Safety champion
- Proven team player
- Good communication skills
- Dependable and Self-motivated
- Takes personal ownership of projects and assignments.
- Working outdoors, with heavy equipment / machinery, heavy load rigging / lifting, emergency responders, commercial truck driving, tree trimming, or farming
- General math skills (Addition/Subtraction/Fractions)
- Basic hand and electrical tools
- Ability to read and interpret measuring devices
- Carpentry
- Labor intensive occupations or physically demanding work environment
- Industrial construction, maintenance, utility, electrical and/or military
- Transformer manufacturer or contractor specializing in the installation of power transformers
Behavioral Attributes:
- All candidates must enjoy working outdoors or in a controlled environment that is mentally and physically demanding.
- Must adhere to all safety requirements and demonstrate Safety Excellence behaviors. Adhere to Georgia Power's philosophy that "Every day, every job, safely."
- Must demonstrate the ability and desire to work safely and display ethical behavior at all times.
- Must be completely focused on using Human Performance tools.
Other Requirements:
- Ability to work at heights up to 50’ from aerial boom lifts
- Ability to climb extension ladders and work from various height step ladders
- All construction jobs require extended overnight stays and travel throughout the state of Georgia.
- Must possess a valid driver's license or be able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License within 6 months of employment. Note: Any candidate who holds a current CDL will require verification with current and past employers upon job offer
- This position has been identified as a role that will require the use of a Georgia Power fleet vehicle. The following will be required if you are selected for this position:
- Must have at least one year of verifiable driving experience (Must hold a valid driver’s license for the class vehicle to be operated. Driving permits are not typically considered a valid driver’s license).
- Must have no revocation of driving privileges within the 36 months prior to application, no convictions of major traffic violations (DUI, hit and run, reckless driving, etc.) within the 12 months prior to application, or any pending charges for a major traffic violation at the time of application.
- Must consent to a continuous monitoring of your Motor Vehicle Record
- To be considered for an interview, candidates must pass a pre-employment CAST test (basic mechanical aptitude) and POET (physical aptitude).
- A thorough background check, drug screening including DOT Physical and Worker's Compensation
Travel Compensation Options for Expenses
Per Diem for-Travel expenses, hotel expenses and meals Option Plan I, Option 1 –Long Money -Non-taxable to employees -Amount: $166 - To qualify, an employee must satisfy the following requirements: Distance from home to assigned work location is 50 or more miles AND - Lodging location is near assigned work location AND - Lodging expense is incurred AND - Employee stays in the hotel room, camper, house, condo, etc. for which the expense supports • Amount will be adjusted annually to keep pace with the applicable “standard” per diem rates as defined by the US General Services Administration. Plan I, Option 2 - Non-taxable to employees -Amount: $50 -To qualify, an employee must satisfy the following requirements: - Distance from home to assigned work location is 50 or more miles -AND Lodging is provided by the company or paid for on employee’s p-card -AND Employee stays in the accommodation provided by the company Plan II
– “Short Money” - Taxable to employees - Amount: $26 - If an employee does not meet Plan I requirements, they are eligible for per diem under Plan II. This position is covered under the Memorandum of Agreement between Georgia Power Company and the IBEW Local No. 84 which includes a pay increase every six months until you reach the maximum compensation rate in your job classification if expectations are met. Currently there is a cost-of-living increase annually negotiated with IBEW 84. This position is subject to call-out overtime work, scheduled overtime work, and storm restoration response. Under the Memorandum of Agreement, candidates hired as Apprentice Installers into Section 6C are required to fulfill a 1- year obligation before they are eligible to bid into other Section inside Section 6. Test before interviewing: https://secure.eei.org/eeitests/onlineproducts/[secure.eei.org] Username: southern Password: testing 3. Interview If invited to an interview, candidates will be required to travel to a designated location in Georgia (most likely the Atlanta area). Candidates will not be paid for time or travel to complete these pre-employment tests and interview. 4. Prior To Employment 5. Weight Restriction/Entry to Transformer/Breaker Tanks
Starting Compensation This is a position covered by a collective bargaining agreement between Georgia Power Company and IBEW Local 84. Union membership is optional. Current starting pay is $5724 monthly and is not negotiable. Training And Development Safety Sensitive Position
As an employee of Southern Company, the value you bring is realized through the results you achieve and the demonstration of “Our Values”. In return, Southern Company provides a job and a company in which you can take pride; a supportive workplace in which you can be successful; and a competitive pay and benefits package.
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 consistently recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).
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