Electrical Specialist SR 1 4P/871

4P Consulting Inc.; Ackerman (MS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Company Services in Ackerman, MS is seeking a Senior Electrical Specialist I to inspect, troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain electrical systems in a power plant or heavy industrial setting. The role covers motors, generators, transformers, switches, controls, wiring, and DC battery backup systems, with voltages from 480V to 13.8kV, emphasizing safety.

The successful candidate will have 5–10 years of related experience, a technical degree, and journeyman qualifications, and will

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of related electrical maintenance experience.
• Technical degree from an accredited institution.
• Journeyman Electrician or equivalent military experience.
• Strong experience troubleshooting and maintaining industrial electrical systems.
• Hands-on experience with motors, generators, transformers, switches, and control systems.
• Experience working with voltages from 480V through 13.8kV.
• Familiarity with high-voltage switchyard maintenance and electrical safety practices.
• Experience performing electrical isolations following industry standards.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety and hazard awareness.
• Ability to read and follow technical procedures and instructions.
• Strong organizational and computer skills.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in a power plant or heavy industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain motors, generators, transformers, switches, and control equipment.
• Maintain plant DC emergency battery backup systems.
• Support basic high-voltage switchyard electrical maintenance.
• Inspect, test, and maintain electrical and high-voltage systems.
• Respond to electrical emergencies including nights or off-hours.
• Document maintenance activities and shift reports.
• Coordinate with technicians, operators, and maintenance teams.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Industrial electrical systems

High voltage knowledge

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

Technical degree

Job description

Title: Senior Electrical Specialist I
Client: Southern Company Services
Location: Ackerman, MS 39735
Experience: 5–10 Years

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Specialist I to inspect, troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain electrical systems and equipment in a power plant or heavy industrial environment.

This role will support motors, generators, transformers, switches, controls, wiring, communication systems, emergency DC battery systems, and medium/high-voltage equipment ranging from 480V to 13.8kV. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on electrical maintenance experience, excellent troubleshooting skills, and a strong commitment to safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain:

  • Motors

  • Generators

  • Transformers

  • Switches

  • Control equipment

  • Electrical wiring

  • Signal and communication systems

• Perform journey-level electrician work, including installation of wiring, equipment, and controls.

• Maintain plant DC emergency battery backup systems.

• Perform maintenance on electrical systems ranging from 480V to 13.8kV.

• Support basic high-voltage switchyard electrical maintenance.

• Inspect, test, and maintain electrical and high-voltage systems.

• Perform electrical system isolations in accordance with industry standards and safety procedures.

• Support and provide training related to Electrical Safety programs.

• Perform preventive maintenance and basic inspections on tools and equipment.

• Respond to electrical emergencies as required, including nights or off-hours.

• Support planned outages, equipment repairs, inspections, and maintenance activities.

• Document maintenance activities, repairs, equipment performance, and shift/job reports.

• Communicate equipment condition, issues, and improvement recommendations to supervision and plant personnel.

• Work closely with technicians, operators, and maintenance teams to support safe and reliable plant operations.

Required Qualifications

• 5–10 years of related electrical maintenance experience.

• Technical degree from an accredited institution.

• Previous experience as a Journeyman Electrician or equivalent relevant military experience.

• Strong experience troubleshooting and maintaining industrial electrical systems.

• Hands-on experience with motors, generators, transformers, switches, and control systems.

• Experience working with voltages from 480V through 13.8kV.

• Familiarity with high-voltage switchyard maintenance and electrical safety practices.

• Experience performing electrical isolations following industry standards.

• Strong understanding of electrical safety and hazard awareness.

• Ability to read and follow technical procedures and instructions.

• Strong organizational and computer skills.

• Ability to work safely and effectively in a power plant or heavy industrial environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Power generation or heavy industrial experience.

• Experience supporting planned outages and plant maintenance activities.

• Experience training others on electrical safety practices.

• Strong troubleshooting background with medium- and high-voltage systems.

Key Skills

Journeyman Electrician | Electrical Maintenance | 480V | 13.8kV | High Voltage | Motors | Generators | Transformers | Switchgear | Electrical Troubleshooting | DC Battery Systems | Electrical Isolation | Switchyard Maintenance | Preventive Maintenance | Power Plant | Electrical Safety