Appr Equip Install

Substation Construction Equipment Installer Apprentice

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* Reports to:

** Substation Construction, Equipment Installer Foreman

Location:

Hybrid: Transmission Construction Complex, 205 Southfield Parkway, Forest Park, GA

The Substation Equipment Installer Apprentice will support all major equipment installation required for substation projects that are part of the Georgia Power Transmission capital investment portfolio. 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

NOTE:
This position has statewide responsibilities, and frequent travel within the state of Georgia is required – up to 100% of the time.

• Keep Safety First in everything you do

• Maintain a positive and questioning attitude

• Demonstrate good communication skills

• Assembly, processing, and commissioning of transformers in a timely manner, including testing of transformers

• High school diploma or equivalent

• It is strongly preferredcandidates have prior experience in the following:

• Transmission Substation Construction

• Mechanical Experience

• Industrial construction, maintenance, utility, electrical and/or military

• It is aplusfor candidates to have experience in the following:

• 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

• Tape Measure knowledge

• Carpentry

• Labor intensive occupations or physically demanding work environment

• Working with tools including but not limited to drills, circular saws, hydraulic presses or other battery powered hand tools

• 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

• A basic mechanical and electrical aptitude or background

• A basic knowledge of hand tools

• Ability to read, understand, and follow procedures, rules, and regulations

• Ability to take instructions, direction and translate thoseinto actions

• Ability to perform physically demanding activities while working outside in all weather conditions

• Ability to work at heights up to 50' from aerial boom lifts

• Ability to climb extension ladders and work from various height step ladders

• Exhibited safe work practices as evidenced by a history of working accident and injury free

• Construction machinery such as skid steers, excavators, back hoes, cranes or heavy load rigging and lifting

• Transmission substation equipment and installation work to include bus fabrication, foundation installation, print reading and layout, switch installation, structure grounding or other substation construction skills

• 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

• 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

• Demonstrate a commitment to Safety Excellence

• Be self-motivated

• Take personal ownership of projects and assignments

• Has the ability to successfully work in a team environment

• Have good communication skills

• Report to work on time daily

• Understand the value of customer service and support

• All candidates must enjoy…