Protection & Control Field Services Test Engineer/Technician

Protection & Control Field Services SIA Engineer / Technician (Valdosta)

Job Summary 

 

This posting is for the Protection & Control Field Services Engineer & Technician position based in the Valdosta/Albany Transmission Maintenance Area. This position will be filled as a non-exempt position in the Protection & Control Field Services Engineer/Technician family, with the pay and level commensurate with the qualifications, education, and experience of the successful candidate. 

The successful candidates will be responsible for the Protection & Control (P&C) Field Services activities in the Valdosta/Albany area. Safety and Quality are paramount in this position. The successful candidate will be expected to learn and apply switching procedures and safety measures. The candidate will be expected to plan and complete projects safely, efficiently, on schedule, and without service interruptions. 

Candidates selected to interview will be chosen from the applicants based on fit with the job requirements listed below. 

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills) 

Education Requirements 

• 4-year Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or 
• 4-year BS Degree in Engineering Technology, or 
• Professional Engineering License, or 
• Equivalent experience in Protection and Control Field Services 

Experience  

• P&C Field Services experience 
• Electric power utility transmission construction, maintenance, or operations experience 
• Related substation experience (P&C Applications, Design, Construction, Major Equipment, Project Management, etc.)
• Knowledge of communication protocols: SEL protocols, DNP3, TCP/IP 
• Knowledge of physical communication media: EIA-232, EIA-485, Ethernet, etc. 
• Basic object-oriented programming skills preferred
• Basic knowledge of computer networks and networking equipment
• SEL RTAC Platform (SEL-3555, SEL-3505, SEL-3532)
• SEL-3620H/3622 Security Gateway

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Knowledge of 3-phase power systems, AC/DC Protection & Control Schemes, Fault Analysis 
• Familiar with test equipment such as voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters, communications instruments, and computerized relay test sets. 
• Candidate must possess ability to solve problems and make decisions while managing projects with multiple priorities 
• Ability to communicate across multiple work groups including customers, covered employees, and leadership 
• Familiar with computer programs including but not limited to Microsoft Office products (Word, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). 

Other Requirements 

• Must possess a valid driver’s license. 
• Successful candidates shall participate in callout rotation and be available to respond to outages or other abnormal conditions outside of their normal work schedule. 
• Participation in storm restoration efforts is expected.
• Overnight travel is sometimes required. 
• Safety sensitive position subject to relevant pre-employment screening(s) to determine fitness for duty. 
• Field position requiring the physical ability to operate manual switches and work in a substation environment. 
• Must live in/near or be willing to relocate within reasonable distance to the office location. 
• Must be able to pass the standard Southern Company background check, drug screen, and NERC Background check. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES  

Job Responsibilities 

• Commissioning, testing, maintaining, and troubleshooting communication and control equipment associated with distribution and transmission substations.
• Complete projects as assigned, ensuring they are completed without service interruptions.  This includes managing schedules effectively to meet quality and budget targets. 
• Coordinating substation outages and commissioning activities with multiple internal and external stakeholders.  Handle trouble calls as needed. 
• Develop and use safe and efficient work practices to prevent safety and operational incidents.  Follow formal written requirements.  Conduct job briefings to identify and mitigate safety and operational risks.   
• Develop and share technical expertise in 3-phase power, relaying, SCADA, and substation testing techniques with others through daily work. 
• Understand Cybersecurity concepts and support Power Delivery Cybersecurity

Behavioral Attributes 

• Model “Our Values”: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance
• Incorporate Human Performance tools into daily work practices 
• Support GPC’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion goals 
• Self-motivated to produce results without direct supervision 
• Customer focus  
• Desires hands-on field experience likes working outdoors
• Questioning attitude 
• Active learner seeking to expand knowledge of GPC and Southern Company maintenance practices, guidelines, and procedures for substation and line major equipment and relays. 

 

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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.

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