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Southern Company Senior Engineer, Principal Engineer in Forest Park, Georgia
Job Description
Senior Engineer, Principal Engineer – Transformer Shop (Forest Park, GA) Requisition Number
State-Region-City Georgia-Metro Atlanta-Forest Park
Operating Company: Georgia Power Company
Description
SENIOR ENGINEER, PRINCIPAL ENGINEER – TRANSFORMER SHOP (FOREST PARK, GA)
JOB SUMMARY
This position provides technical support for the Georgia Power Repair Shop for work activities of the transmission and distribution transformer shop. This position supports the refurbishment and rebuilds of transformers for Georgia Power as well as various field services. The incumbent will also be responsible for the following activities: procedure writing, project management, technical evaluations, Root Cause Analysis, dealing with warranty issues with OEM’s and providing required training to less experienced personnel.
JOB REQUIREMENTS Education Requirements:
Engineering degree or engineering technology degree
Advanced engineering degree or PE a plus
Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:
3-5 years of work experience with transformers
Experience in technical roles preferred
Familiarity with IEEE Transformer Standards a plus
Development and maintenance of area procedures
Effective verbal and writing skills
Strong team player that builds credibility and trust quickly
Ability to work with people to achieve organizational objectives
Must be able to support 24/7 operation including holidays, nights, and weekends when necessary
Ability to make decisions and demonstrate short/long-term strategic vision
Proficient in relevant computer applications / Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Serve as a technical expert for the transformer shop.
Order materials for jobs including windings for rebuilds
Provide technical evaluation as part of the internal Corrective Action Program
Perform Root Cause Analysis on equipment failures
Attend and participate in the weekly planning meeting
Project manage all new equipment purchases / installs from conception to completion to ensure all expected cost and productivity goals are met or exceeded
Train employees on how to operate new equipment and ensure they have the technical training to complete their jobs
Develop strong collaboration with leadership, staff, and union employees as well as our customers
Foster an environment of teamwork, self-motivation, open communication, and customer support
Participation in the Repair Shop “On-Call Rotation” and storm restoration events
Interact with OEM personnel to deal with warranty issues and other question/problems that arise from older units during the recondition process
Support the personnel in the field with transformer and oil issues
Participate in the SoCo Major Equipment committee meetings
Perform field induce tests using our mobile trailer.
Additional Attributes
Model the "Our Values": Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance
Promotes a diverse, trusting, equitable and inclusive environment where employees feel included, informed, engaged, and empowered
Exhibits Customer Service Excellence – striving to satisfy internal and external customers by adding value
Results-oriented approach to responsibilities and ownership and personal responsibility for assigned accountabilities
Candidates must be hands-on demonstrating their ability to directly interact with customers, employees, staff, and leadership while engaging in all aspects of transformer repair
Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to build strong relationships
Adapts to rapidly changing environment
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Location: Repair Shop @ 62 Lake Mirror Road, Forest Park, GA 30297.
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 recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeogiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial 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 infrastructure company 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 our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero 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 and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. 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.
Job Identification: 10138
Job Category: Engineering
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Georgia Power
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