Substation Automation (SIA) Engineer / Technician (T)

Georgia Power Company · Brunswick, GA · 6 days ago

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Job Summary

This posting is for the Substation Automation (SIA) Engineer & Technician positions based in the Savannah and Brunswick Transmission Maintenance Areas. This position will be filled as a Non-Exempt position in the Protection & Control Field Services Engineer/Technician (SIA) 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 either the Savannah or Brunswick areas. Safety and Quality are paramount in this position.

About the Role

The successful candidates will be responsible for the Protection & Control (P&C) Field Services activities in either the Savannah or Brunswick areas. 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.

Responsibilities

Commissioning, testing, maintaining, and troubleshooting communication and control equipment associated with distribution and transmission substations.
Complete assigned projects, ensuring they are completed without service interruptions. This includes managing schedules effectively to meet quality and budget targets.
Coinciding 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.

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.
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, DNP3, TCP/IP
Knowledge of physical communication media: EIA-232, EIA-485, Ethernet, fiber, etc.
Knowledge of OSI and TCP/IP models
Knowledge of ethernet switches, terminal servers, I/O devices
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
Able 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.).

Qualifications

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.

Behavioral Attributes

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
Able 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.).

Company Information

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 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 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.