Renewable and Resilient Technician

Generator Technician (R2Gen – HJAIA)

(Atlanta Airport)

This position provides technical and analytical support to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (HJAIA) Backup Generation System, consisting of PowerSecure PowerBlock diesel generator sets. Personnel must follow all Georgia Power Company (GPC) and HJAIA safety, security, and operational procedures.

The successful candidate will work a rotating schedule, including nights and weekends, and will be responsible for maintaining, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing backup power generation equipment through the airport switchgear interconnection. Equipment includes diesel engines, generators, 480V switchgear, transformers, PLCs, and engine control systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on diesel generators and associated electrical equipment.

• Conduct routine servicing, including oil, fuel, and air filter changes, battery inspections, fluid sampling, and equipment diagnostics.

• Inspect, test, troubleshoot, and repair generators, circuit breakers, switchgear, transformers, PLCs, and control systems.

• Monitor system alarms, perform readiness inspections, and respond to equipment issues to maintain system reliability.

• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, testing equipment, and diagnostic instruments.

• Use computerized maintenance management systems to plan work, document activities, manage inventory, and analyze equipment performance.

• Collaborate with team members and airport stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of operational issues.

• Communicate clearly and professionally with internal and external stakeholders.

Additional Information

This position reports to the Renewable and Resilient Generation Asset Manager at HJAIA. This role requires access to security-sensitive airport areas and successful completion of airport and FBI background screening, including fingerprinting.

Please Note: Employment offers, including those for internal Southern Company employees, are contingent upon successfully meeting all HJAIA and FBI security screening requirements. Failure to meet these requirements may result in withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.

The position offers extended work life balance benefits, with a rotating schedule of seven days on and seven days off. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Job Experience and Education

• An approved two-year technical degree from a certified technical institution or transcript showing completion of approved Military Technical Training is required

• Strong knowledge of control and communication systems

• Industrial Electrical background is preferred

• Mechanical skills and experience with diesel engines are a plus

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Possess a valid driver's license

• Must qualify on the EEI Technician Occupations Selection System (TECH) pre-employment test

• Pass a drug test and FBI background investigation

For more information on practice test questions for the TECH test, please visit.

• https://secure.eei.org/eeitests/onlineproducts/

User Name:  Southern

Password: Testing

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be able to troubleshoot complex systems

• Detailed knowledge of controls and data acquisition systems desired

• Strong technical background in electrical and electronic equipment

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and execute solutions

• Ability to apply principles of logical thinking and deal with difficult situations

• Must have superior interpersonal skills; proven written and oral communication skills; ability to work independently and as an effective team member

• Competency with computer software & Web-based applications such as Microsoft Office products, work order management systems, and trending tools. Maximo experience is a plus

• Ability to perform physically demanding activities (i.e. walking, climbing ladders, lifting heavy equipment) while working safely in all types of weather is required

• Support a 24/7 schedule, including holidays, and covering shift vacancies when necessary. Be willing to support call out/on-call requirements

 Behavioral Attributes

• Adhere to all safety & compliance programs. Place safety first by performing and maintaining every job, every day, safely

• Must be able to handle complex, high-pressure situations and be adaptable to a changing work environment

• Effective oral and written communication skills

• Self-starter with the ability to work with little to no direction as well as possess an ability to follow directions when required

• Candidate must exemplify Our Values and be a team player with a positive attitude towards work

• Work with SC Generation M&D Center to perform routine testing and respond to operational issues/alarms.

• Work with and coordinate activities with GPC Distribution personnel as required

• Work with vendors and contractors as necessary to ensure proper maintenance and operation of the equipment

• Develop and maintain good working relationships with airport stakeholders.

Other requirements

• Successful completion of the Technical Aptitude Test for Technicians.

• Travel may be required for training & support

f this job is determined to be a critical job, limitations for transferring internally within the Company may apply for a set period of time. If applicable, details will be shared during the selection process.