Protection & Control Field Service Engineer / Technician
Georgia Power Company
Field engineer/technician for protection & control services at Georgia Power transmission sites.
21 days ago ago
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Albany, GA
Field
Company Size
6,490 Employees
Service Specialisms
Energy Services
Power Generation
Transmission & Distribution
Renewable Energy Solutions
Electric Utilities
Sustainability Services
Grid Modernization
Smart Grid Solutions
Sector Specialisms
Commercial
Industrial
Energy Efficiency
Solar Energy
Electric Transportation
Utility Services
Electrical Infrastructure
Telecommunications
Role
What you would be doing
equipment isolation
safety practices
human performance
stakeholder coordination
equipment commissioning
outage response
- Complete assigned tasks ensuring they are completed without service interruptions. This includes isolating equipment effectively to meet quality, schedule, and budget targets.
- 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.
- Incorporate Human Performance tools into daily work practices
- Coordinating assigned activities with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
- Commissioning, testing, maintaining, and troubleshooting protective relaying, controls, and communication equipment.
- Support GPC’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion goals
- Successful candidates shall participate in callout rotation and respond to outages or other abnormal conditions outside of their normal work schedule. This includes weekends and holidays.
- Serve as first responder to investigate power interruptions and equipment alarms.
- Isolate hazards and damaged equipment during emergencies to restore service safely and efficiently
What you bring
bs degree
pe license
power systems
test equipment
project management
microsoft office
- 4-year BS Degree in Engineering Technology, or
- Candidate must possess ability to solve problems and make decisions while managing projects with multiple priorities
- 2-year technical degree in electrical maintenance, or
- Safety sensitive position subject to relevant pre-employment screening(s) to determine fitness for duty.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- Familiar with test equipment such as voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters, communications instruments, and computerized relay test sets.
- Experience standing by to respond to abnormal conditions 24 hours / 7 days
- Electric power utility transmission construction, maintenance, or operations experience
- Ability to communicate across multiple work groups including customers, covered employees, and leadership
- 4-year Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or
- Must be able to pass the standard Southern Company background check, drug screen, and NERC Background check.
- Active learner seeking to expand knowledge of GPC and Southern Company maintenance practices, guidelines, and procedures for substation and line major equipment and relays.
- Familiar with computer programs including but not limited to Microsoft Office products (Word, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
- Professional Engineering License, or
- Overnight travel is sometimes required.
- P&C Field Services experience
- Equivalent applicable experience (Examples: Electrician, Technician, Wireman, HVAC, etc.)
- Knowledge of 3-phase power systems, AC/DC Protection & Control Schemes, Fault Analysis
- Must live in or be willing to relocate within reasonable distance to the Albany TMC and Southern TMA coverage area (Examples of cities within area: Bainbridge, GA; Americus, GA; Fort Gaines, GA; Tifton, GA; Cuthbert, GA; Moultrie, GA; Blakely, GA; Pitts, GA, etc.).
- Experience related to P&C Applications, Design, Construction, Major Electrical Equipment, Project Management, etc.
- physical ability to operate manual switches,
- Self-motivated to produce results without direct supervision
- Opportunity for periods of remote work from within the area
- Hybrid position requiring:
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Interview process
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Security clearance- must pass southern company background check, drug screen, and nerc background check.
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Company
Overview
$11 billion
Annual Revenues
The company generates significant revenue annually, reflecting its large-scale operations and influence in the energy sector.
30 years
Nuclear Expansion Gap
The company was instrumental in bringing nuclear energy back to the US with the first expansion in three decades.
2.7 million
Customers Served
The company provides electricity to a substantial portion of Georgia's population, underscoring its regional importance.
155 counties
Georgia Coverage
The company operates across most of Georgia, highlighting its extensive service area.
- The company evolved from streetcar operations into Georgia’s largest electric utility.
- It manages generation, transmission, and distribution of energy.
- The company operates a diverse energy mix, including coal, gas, nuclear, solar, and hydro, supported by smart grid investments.
- It played a key role in building Plant Vogtle’s new nuclear Units 3 & 4, the first US nuclear expansion in 30 years.
- Typical projects include outage restoration, pole replacements, smart-device deployments, and utility-scale solar installations.
- Ownership by Southern Company gives it regional scale, but it remains the primary power provider for Georgia.
- Standout projects include operating North America’s largest coal plant (Plant Scherer) and co-owning the Edwin Hatch nuclear plant.
- The company is shifting toward renewables and smart grid resilience while maintaining large-scale thermal and nuclear assets.
- Commitment to safety
- Integrity and honesty
- Customer focus
- Operational excellence
- Environmental stewardship
- Community involvement
- Innovation
50% CO2 reduction by 2030
Carbon Emissions Target
Aims to reduce CO2 emissions by half by 2030 compared to 2005 levels.
Net-zero by 2050
Carbon Neutrality Goal
Committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions across all operations by 2050.
2030 emissions target
Climate Action Milestone
Interim goal to halve CO2 emissions by 2030 as part of the broader net-zero strategy.
- Expansion of renewable energy sources, including solar power
- Ongoing investment in clean energy technology and grid modernization
- Commitment to reducing water usage in power generation
- Increased efficiency and reduced waste in operations
26% workforce
Women in workforce
Percentage of women in Georgia Power's total workforce.
20% leadership
Women in leadership
Percentage of leadership roles held by women.
- Commitment to creating an inclusive work environment
- Participation in workforce development programs aimed at underrepresented groups
- Diversity of thought and innovation encouraged in all company initiatives
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