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PowerSouth Energy Cooperative
Technician Substation
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What they do
An Electrical Substation or Relay Repairer works at an electrical substation and operates equipment that controls the flow of electricity. Maintains and repairs relays or switches in a system that allows electricity from a power station to travel through the substation out to the distribution system and to customers.
$63,671 / year median in Alabama
-4% projected decline
Job Description
Technician
- Substation (Substation O&M Department) PowerSouth Energy Cooperative , headquartered in Andalusia, AL, is a generation and transmission (G&T) electric cooperative with 22 distribution members
- 18 electric distribution systems and four municipal electric systems
- in Alabama and northwest Florida.
JOB SUMMARY & MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The purpose of this position is to perform installation, operation, repair and testing of equipment and systems in PowerSouth-owned substations. Candidates must demonstrate a potential for success in the Technician- Substation Training program by qualifying on an aptitude-based placement exercise and a behaviorally-based structured interview.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Installs and performs maintenance and testing of substation equipment (transformers, regulators, breakers, switches, instrument transformers, and other associated equipment). Provide routine inspection and care of substation facilities. Make minor repairs to substation facilities such as the repair of fences, erosion, etc. Take oil samples and perform oil tests on the same in a competent manner.BENEFITS
Medical and Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Pension Plan funded 100% by the company 401(k) Plan with up to 5% employer match Group Life Benefits Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Paid Holidays Paid Personal and Sick Leave Educational Assistance Employment is subject to a negative drug screen, background check, and completion of a comprehensive application for employment. Interested persons who meet the above qualifications may apply on PowerSouth's website at www.powersouth.com/careers by September 30, 2026. EOE, including disability/vetsBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings