Alabama Power Company Hiring for Facility Control Operator at Birmingham, AL Full Time

JOB SUMMARY

The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring, operation, and problem resolution related to facilities infrastructure including but not limited to UPS/Generator/Critical Cooling, Building Automation, and Fire Life Safety Systems. This position makes critical decisions that affect Mission Critical Infrastructure, and building occupants, including evacuations/shelter in place, elevator entrapments, etc. Responsibilities also include the monitoring and coordinated response at statewide mission critical sites. The control room is staffed 24x7x365 for infrastructure monitoring, diagnosis and resolution and fire life safety responsibilities.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred and 2-year Technical Associates Degree preferred
• Required to hold at least one of the following 3 current certifications:
• Active State of Alabama HVAC Contractors License
• Active State of Alabama Electrical Contractors License
• Active State of Alabama Master Plumber License
• Required and contingent for the position within first 9 months of employment:
• Passing score for NICET Level I test
• NERC CIP Certification
• Basic knowledge of the functionality of Infrastructure Monitoring/Management Tools: Foreseer, Netcool along with related automation systems and resources for problem resolution
• Ability to think outside of the box and offer suggestions for process improvement and automation opportunities
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical/electrical and control schematics along with strong analytical and trouble shooting skills
• Ability to build relationships and work in a team atmosphere
• Proven ability to operate and manage multiple technologies and processes.
• Willingness to work 12-hour shifts, 7 days on, 7 days off, year around
• The successful candidate may be subject to working night shifts

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor and respond to Mission Critical Infrastructure including but not limited to UPS, Generator, and critical cooling systems.
• Take appropriate action in response to emergency situations
• Operate and maintain the Fire Management Systems (FMS) for the Corporate Headquarters and satellite locations
• Operate and maintain the Building Automation System (BAS)
• Monitor, respond and take appropriate corrective action to resolve all tenant requests as they relate to comfort/climate control and special services on a 24-hour basis
• Perform, coordinate and document Fire Management Device and System functional testing and preventive maintenance scheduling as required by The National Fire Protection Association. Assist with annual emergency evacuation training exercise
• Monitor and control elevators to maintain maximum operating conditions with minimum downtime
• Maintenance and installation of Closed-Circuit Television equipment and CCURE Security Access equipment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36.79 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Birmingham, AL 35203: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person