Technician III, Repair Shop

Role Summary

We are seeking a skilled Technician III, Repair Shop to join our team. This individual will be responsible for performing test activities for the Repair Shop, including initial receipt, in-process, and final testing of large electric motors. They will also provide Quality Control functionality during the motor repair process and assist engineering in providing technical support and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial, in-process, and final testing on electric motors, including insulation quality assessments, power factor, winding resistance, surge tests, applied potential, and core loss.
• Conduct rotor hotspot analysis, vibration analysis, no-load run tests, and full load run tests.
• Maintain, update, and/or upgrade testing software and test equipment.
• Ensure all testing complies with Class 1E nuclear (10CFR50 Appendix B) program standards, as applicable.
• Document tests and communicate results to the test supervisor, principal engineer, and appropriate production supervisors or specialists as required.
• Perform routine testing on spare motors.
• Provide quality control for refurbished/repair motors.
• Assist Engineering in technical support and troubleshooting.
• Responsible to assure test equipment is maintained and calibrated for daily use.
• Review and/or revise test procedures to assure tests are applied per engineering design.
• Follow safe work practices in accordance with our Safety Excellence goals.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Applicable technical degree or a minimum of four (4) years of industry experience in electric motor repair is preferred.
• Working knowledge of electrical theory in practical utility applications.
• Understanding of basic ANSI/IEEE/EASA/NEMA test standards and procedures.
• Experience with testing electric motors and familiarity with relevant testing methodologies.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to meet the following physical requirements, including but not limited to: climbing, lifting, bending, standing for all hours of shifts, moving equipment up to 50 lbs., i.e. physical labor.
• Must be willing to work in various outside weather conditions including heat and cold.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Basic computer skills are required.

Work Environment

• Must be available to work day shifts and overtime; evenings or weekends may be required as needed.
• On call rotation for emergency call-in is required; candidate must carry a company issued phone and be available to work rotations as scheduled.
• Must be available to travel within the Southern Company footprint as needed; 25%.
• Must carry a phone and be available to work 'on-call' rotation as needed.
• O/T requirements may be significant although O/T availability is not guaranteed.