About this role
Cathodic Protection Technician (Coastal Plants – Alabama & Mississippi)
Southern Company Services, Technical Shared Services – Electrical Systems Group
WORK LOCATION & TRAVEL
- This position will support our Alabama and Mississippi coastal region power generation plants so the successful candidate will need to reside within a reasonable commute distance to this area (Gulfport, MS to Mobile, AL).
- Our main reporting office is in Birmingham, AL, so after initial training, the Technician will support the Southern Company plants in the southeast area with a major focus for Alabama and Mississippi coastal region.
- This position will require frequent travel (approximately 75%) – primarily within the Alabama/Mississippi coast region.
- This work will require some overnight travel.
- Overtime work will be required periodically to support customer schedules.
This position can be filled with a Non-Exempt Level 4-9, depending upon the skills and experience of the successful candidate.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary duties are to support power plant installation and maintenance of Cathodic Protection (CP) systems. Duties include:
- Maintaining and troubleshooting existing CP systems.
- Installation of new CP systems and existing CP system components, including general knowledge of CP design/types and material acquisition.
- Inspect CP contractors work including quality control to meet company installation specifications.
- Commissioning of new and existing CP systems. This includes knowledge of CP electrical test equipment and tools for monitoring adequacy of CP systems.
- Periodic testing of a multitude of plant CP systems per company requirements.
- Provide plant site inspection of CP systems including follow-up reports, data collection using formatted Excel spreadsheets, ability to comprehend plant design drawings, and maintain company documentation practices.
- Experience with working around energized electrical equipment and with PPE requirements.
- Some familiarity with AC mitigation systems and knowledge of the rigors of working around buried pipes near energized busses/overhead transmission lines.
- Ability to locate ground faults or pipe isolation failures and inspect CP rectifiers.
- Physically able to perform work outdoors under occasional harsh plant conditions (e.g. hot/cold weather, construction site activity, etc.).
- Must be able to adapt to changing work environment, be able to lift 50 pounds, drive company truck, and work independently.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Certification(s):
- A two-year technical degree or at least one year of relevant working experience is required.
- AMPP CP1 – Tester certification is preferred.
- Applicant must be willing to attend formal training of cathodic protection equal to the level of AMPP CP1 & CP2 – Technician.
Experience:
- Experience working on electrical equipment in a heavy industrial environment is required.
- A minimum of one year experience with surveying CP system operation is desired.
- General familiarity with AMPP Standards for controlling corrosion with cathodic protection systems
- High degree of familiarity with use of electrical test equipment and procedures
- Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to use typical computer applications
- Ability to work independently and the ability to meet schedules.
- Ability to communicate diplomatically at all working and management levels.
- Must have good problem solving and analytical skills for troubleshooting CP systems.
- The successful candidate must be able to work with limited supervision, and able to perform successfully in an individual and team environment.
Behavioral Attributes:
- Model Our Values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance.
- Values teamwork and works effectively in a team environment across multiple business functions, including a hybrid work environment
- Demonstrates strong attention to detail and motivation for quality, accuracy and timeliness
- Displays a high degree of self-direction with strong initiative
- Uses discretion concerning confidential and sensitive issues/information
BENEFITS
- Competitive Pay
- Flex Schedule
- Excellent benefits packages which includes:
- Medical and dental coverage
- Defined Pension/Cash Balance Benefit Plan
- Performance-sharing plan
- 401(k) plan with a generous company match
- Bonus opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement
Please submit an updated resume with your application
About Southern Company
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.
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About Southern Company
Together with our subsidiaries, we deliver clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy to our 9 million customers. Our focus is doing so with service excellence.
That means we are leaders who take action to meet our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. We create community value through energy, social, economic, and environmental progress.
We do this through electric operating companies in three states and natural gas distribution companies in four. Our family of companies draw on diverse energy sources to create the best mix for our service areas, including electricity, natural gas, solar power, carbon-free nuclear, and other sustainable sources.
We leverage our leading distributed energy infrastructure company and other innovative technology to better serve every customer. Our competitive, national generation company serves wholesale customers, and our family includes a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services.
What you'll do
- The primary duties include supporting the installation and maintenance of Cathodic Protection systems at power plants. This involves troubleshooting existing systems, installing new components, and conducting inspections and testing.
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