Jobs available in Engineering, Maintenance,
Operations and more
ATLANTA, Aug. 8, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Every time a Georgia Power customer flips the light
switch at their home or business, the energy delivered to power
that light fixture started at a power generation facility. This
August, the company is celebrating Generation Appreciation Month, a
time to recognize the more than 1,100 team members who work
tirelessly in power plants across state to keep reliable energy
flowing to the grid on hot summer days, cold winter mornings and
every hour in between. Throughout the month, Georgia Power invites
customers, and potential employees, to explore the diverse nature
of the Generation team's work and the wide array of career
opportunities for skilled workers.
"In life, as well as with Georgia Power's power generation
facilities, there is no one-size-fits-all option," said
Rick Anderson, senior vice president
and senior production officer for Georgia Power. "From the existing
facilities that have powered Georgia for decades, to newer sources of
generation such as renewable energy, cleaner natural gas and
battery storage, Georgia Power's diverse generation mix continues
to evolve to meet the needs of a growing Georgia. To keep the energy flowing, we need a
workforce that is just as advanced and diverse."
Based on available opportunities, a career in power generation
offers many possibilities for those who join the team. Career paths
exist in the areas of Operations, Maintenance, Electrical,
Instrumentation, Engineering and more. Last year, the company hired
over 80 team members across generation facilities and expects the
hiring trend to continue in the coming years. Strong training
programs exist in Operations, along with apprenticeships in
Mechanical and Electrical, which develop experienced journeymen who
work safely to keep energy flowing to the grid, 24/7.
Tobias Brown is a general plant
operator at Plant McDonough-Atkinson, a combined cycle natural gas
plant located just northwest of Atlanta. The plant is home to three generation
units, which entered operation in 2012, and are capable of
producing 2,520 megawatts of electricity and, on average, can
supply enough energy to power approximately 1.7 million homes. The
plant also is at the forefront of energy advancements, and recently
hosted a major hydrogen fuel blending test as part of Georgia
Power's commitment to advancing clean energy (read more).
Brown started his career with Georgia Power in 2008 and
discusses his experience in this video (link) alongside several of
his colleagues at the plant.
"We all know we all play a big part in the success of this power
plant - just knowing that you did your part gives me a sense of
enjoyment," said Brown. "It's challenging, can be demanding at
times, but it's rewarding at the end."
Generation careers involve continuous learning. These employees
continue to train and learn throughout their career. Consider the
Rockmart training facility where
Electrical, Mechanical, and Instrumentation and Control Technicians
hone their skills each year. In 2023, this facility conducted
nearly 3,000 hours of both hands-on and classroom instruction.
Subject matter experts from both Southern Company and external
entities visited to assist in this cutting-edge training
program.
Reliability for Georgia Power customers really starts in the
company's generation facilities. In 2023, the company's generation
fleet helped keep reliability high with experienced teams at hydro,
natural gas, nuclear and coal-fired generation plants managing
plant operations and maintenance activities at a level of
excellence well above industry standards. Non-nuclear generation
assets measure reliability with plant outage rate or "equivalent
forced outage rate" (EFOR). Last year, Georgia Power's EFOR score
was among the best in company history and among the best in the
industry, with an outage rate of 1.49%. Georgia Power also
continues to add renewable energy and battery energy storage to its
generation mix, with reliability at the center of its planning
process, and the company's existing solar generation performing
strongly as well in 2023.
If you're interested in a rewarding career with Georgia Power,
and joining a dedicated team powering Georgia's growing economy, visit this
link to learn about opportunities and how to get started.
About Georgia Power
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 2.7
million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to
delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy, 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 as an industry leader in customer
satisfaction. For more information, visit
www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook
(Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), X(https://x.com/georgiapower )
and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).
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