Cathodic Protection Technician (Coastal Plants - Alabama & Mississippi)

Southern Company

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***