Apprentice/Journeyman Construction Electrician (Substation) - Hattiesburg

Electrician/Apprentice Electrician Construction Substations 

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS 

This position will be in the General Office Substations Department and will be located in the Pine Belt Division This position is responsible for construction, installation, maintenance and operation of electrical substations and similar equipment on the distribution system. This includes: conduit, cabling systems, switchboard equipment, power system equipment (breakers, regulators, transformers, switches, reclosers, capacitors, etc.), bus systems, structures, grounding systems, wiring and other related items 

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

 - Two-year technical degree in Electricity, Electronic Technology Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Construction & Maintenance, Electrical/Mechanical is a plus.

 - Experience with electrical and mechanical systems is a plus. 

- Ability to utilize drawings/prints and instruction manuals in the performance of construction, maintenance, and operation of electrical facilities.

 - Ability to operate construction/maintenance equipment (bucket/derrick trucks, oil processing equipment, etc.) and tools. 

- Ability to read, understand and follow directions, rules, regulations and procedures.

 - Ability to perform switching, obtain clearances and make site safe for work.

 - Must possess Problem Solving/Troubleshooting Skills.

 - Ability to utilize computers/substation-related technology is a plus. Behavioral Aspects:

 - Must be a self-starter. Must be able to work independently, as part of a team and with other work groups as needed.

 - Must exhibit a positive attitude, understand and follow safety procedures, demonstrate effective communications skills (oral & written), possess effective customer relations skills and show initiative and leadership in work. Must exhibit good interpersonal skills. 

 

Other Requirements: 

- Must live within a 30 minute drive of the reporting location.

 - Must be willing to perform duties within and outside of the normal business hours as needed to maintain customer service.

 - 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 be able to obtain a commercial driver’s license with a hazardous material and tanker endorsement within 6 months of employment.

 - Must be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification credential, also knows as a TWIC card. 

- Must be able to operate weight-restricted equipment in accordance with the equipment ratings. 

 

Must be successful on the CAST test to be considered for this position. If selected to test for this position, you will be notified via e-mail with an invitation. 

Mississippi Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company, provides clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy to more than 192,000 customers and communities in 23 southeast Mississippi counties. For over 100 years, Mississippi Power is a leader in customer service, workforce development and education, environmental stewardship, and employee volunteerism. The company is an industry leader when it comes to working safely, providing around-the-clock reliable service and its expert storm response. Mississippi Power has been at the forefront of innovation in the state through strategic partnerships in electric transportation and solar energy. The company has worked with the Coast Transit Authority to put the state’s first electric public transportation bus in operation and with Forrest County Agriculture High School on the state’s first electric school bus. It also partnered with the Hattiesburg Zoo on a new electric train and worked with the country’s largest Domino’s franchise to electrify its delivery fleet. Also, a leader in renewable energy, Mississippi Power partnered with the Naval Construction Battalion Center to install the first microgrid at a Navy facility. The company was among the first to introduce utility scale solar in the state with nearly 160 MW of renewable energy produced, enough to power 23,000 homes for a year. Mississippi Power’s mission is to provide world-class value to our customers and communities every day.
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million 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 solutions provider 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 customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas 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 has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. 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.