**JOB REQUIREMENTS** Pre-Employment Requirements: Candidates for employment must: + Be at least 18 years of age + Possess a valid driver's license + Successfully pass the written POSS/MASS Test and Physical Abilities Test. Testing will be coordinated by the recruiter for this position. No action regarding test scheduling is necessary on the interested applicant's part. Simply apply for the position to begin the candidate screening process. To view aptitude test information, see the bottom of this job posting for instructions for the POSS/MASS Practice Test. Even if you are already test qualified, you must re-apply. + Pass a drug test and background investigation. + Qualify on a Post Offer Employment (Physical Agility) Test **_Education & Experience Requirements_** + High school diploma or GED preferred. + Technical Degree (Diploma or Certificate) a plus. + Previous work experience (full-time or part-time) preferred but not required. + Previous work experience in a power plant, manufacturing, industrial, commercial, warehousing, construction, or other safety-related setting is preferred but not required. **_Knowledge, Skills & Abilities_** + Knowledge of basic electrical and mechanical principles + Knowledge of hand tools + Math calculation skills + Basic computer skills + Ability to read, understand and follow technical procedures, rules and regulations + Ability to read and interpret tables, graphs, and piping diagrams + Ability to take measurements using gauges, digital meters, and other instruments. + Ability to work with and support team-oriented work groups + Open two-way communication skills. **_Behavioral and Other Requirements_** Demonstrate behaviors that align with our organization's " _Our Values_ " philosophy. The 3 tenets of Our Values are: **Safety First -** hold safety as a core value, focus on safety excellence and risk reduction, embrace a caring culture and equate safety to caring for our co-workers as well as ourselves + **Unquestionable Trust** - honesty, respect, fairness, and integrity drive our behavior. We keep our promises, and ethical behavior is our standard. + **Superior Performance** - We are dedicated to superior performance throughout our business. Our priorities are safety first, teamwork, diversity, and continuous improvement through strong leadership. + **Total Commitment** - We are committed to the success of our employees, customers, and shareholders and to citizenship and stewardship in all our actions. The B position requires shift work and overtime, and you will be required to work some weekends, nights, and holidays. + Must be available to respond to callouts seven days per week + Must be able to perform duties wearing personal protective equipment, which include safety glasses, hard hat, steel toe shoes, gloves and hearing protection + Must be able to lift, push, or pull heavy equipment or other items weighing up to 50 pounds. + Must be able to work in difficult environments, including confined spaces, indoors and outdoors, and around loud noise. + Must be willing to work with high voltages and water pressure. **Georgia Power Company has classified this position as "Safety Sensitive" and as such, it is subject to relevant pre-employment screening(s) to determine fitness for duty. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the applicant successfully completing all required fitness assessments.** **POSS and MASS are two different tests** + the proctored testing is computer-based (not written) and administered at testing centers + the candidate will receive email(s) with scheduling instructions for each of tests the candidate should schedule and complete by the deadline(s) specified + POSS and MASS have separate practice tests. Below is the token link for candidate access to EEI's online test preparation materials (no username or password needed): https://eeitests.org/onlineproducts/signin?token=233343b7b6244a829f2ee2fb914fa848 [eeitests.org] _Candidates for employment must:_ + _Be at least 18 years of age_ + _Possess a valid driver's license_ + _Successfully pass the written POSS/MASS Test and Physical Abilities Test. Testing will be coordinated by the recruiter for this position. No action regarding test scheduling is necessary on the interested applicant's part. Simply apply for the position to begin the candidate screening process. To view aptitude test information, see the bottom of this job posting for instructions for the POSS/MASS Practice Test. Even if you are already test qualified, you must re-apply._ + _Pass a drug test and background investigation._ + _Be able to medically qualify for the use of a respirator_ **PRACTICE TEST** Logon to: Online Products Login Page (eei.org) Click on "EEI Practice Test" on the right-hand side; a new window to the Edison Electric Institute© website will open. Use the following information to log into the site to access the practice test: + Name: **_southern_** + Password: **_testing_** **Practice Tests are:** + **POSS - Plant Operator** + **MASS - Power Plant Maintenance** **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 residential and commercial 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 infrastructure company 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 our customers' and communities' needs while advancing our commitment to net zero 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 and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. 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. 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. Job Identification: 11469 Job Category: Power Plant Operations & Maintenance Job Schedule: Full time Company: Georgia Power