Substation Test Technician
Posted on: 8 Mar 2023
Laurel, MS
Job Description
JOB REQUIREMENTS
This position is responsible for routine and emergency diagnostic testing of major substation equipment in accordance with SCT maintenance standards. This includes infrared testing of substations and commissioning of substation equipment. This position is responsible for analyzing test results and recommending corrective action to the appropriate party. This position is also responsible for maintaining an accurate database of all test results.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Two-year technical degree in Electricity, Electronics, Electronic Technology or a related technical field is desired but not required.
Five years of experience in electrical utility maintenance, testing and installation is desired.
Ability to learn to use various test equipment and instruments with the ability to perform a basic calibration/evaluation of the equipment used by different maintenance departments within MPC is required.
Proficiency with computers desired (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel) and ability to learn substation specific and vendor testing software required.
Behavioral Aspects:
Must be a self-starter. Must be able to work independently or as part of a team.
Must have the interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with other work groups inside and outside the company and with vendors and product manufacturers as needed.
Must exhibit a positive attitude, understand and follow safety procedures, demonstrate effective communication skills (oral & written), possess effective customer relations skills and show initiative and leadership in work.
Other Requirements:
Must be willing to perform work outside of normal working hours during emergencies or as otherwise needed to support substation construction or maintenance efforts.
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 successfully pass the TECH test to be considered.
The successful candidate must reside or be willing to relocate within the Northern Division (reasonable commuting distance between Hattiesburg, Laurel, and Meridian areas).
Southern Company
Atlanta, GA
The Southern Company, through its subsidiaries, engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity. It operates in four segments: Gas Distribution Operations, Gas Pipeline Investments, Wholesale Gas Services, and Gas Marketing Services. The company also constructs, acquires, owns, and manages power generation assets, including renewable energy facilities and sells electricity in the wholesale market; and distributes natural gas in Illinois, Georgia, Virginia, and Tennessee, as well as provides gas marketing services, wholesale gas services, and gas pipeline investments operations. It owns and/or operates 33 hydroelectric generating stations, 26 fossil fuel generating stations, 3 nuclear generating stations, 13 combined cycle/cogeneration stations, 40 solar facilities, 9 wind facilities, and 1 biomass facility; and constructs, operates, and maintains 75,200 miles of natural gas pipelines and 14 storage facilities with total capacity of 158 Bcf to provide natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The company serves approximately 9 million electric and gas utility customers.
It also provides products and services in the areas of distributed generation infrastructure, energy efficiency, and utility infrastructure. In addition, the company offers digital wireless communications services with various communication options, including push to talk, cellular service, text messaging, wireless Internet access, and wireless data. The Southern Company was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
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IndustryEnergy/Utilities
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No. of Employees30, 286
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