April is designated nationally as Lineworker Appreciation Month – a time to recognize and celebrate the thousands of lineworkers who work around the clock to keep the lights on for electric customers. This month, Georgia Power is highlighting the successful, forward-thinking collaboration between the company and Georgia’s technical colleges to recruit, train and employ the next generation of this critical workforce.
For more than a century, Georgia Power has provided high-quality careers for Georgians as lineworkers who work every day to build, repair and maintain the state’s transmission and distribution network providing reliable power for millions of Georgians. The company has recently hired dozens of additional team members to work on main transmission lines and substation construction, with its broader power delivery team hiring approximately 700 workers a year across various functions. In fact, Georgia Power expects to hire around 170 lineworkers annually over the next 3-5 years to continue serving the state. The company is known for investing in its team members and offers a multi-year apprenticeship program for those just entering the field, as well as continuing education for seasoned employees to help them remain at the forefront of industry advancements; competitive compensation; and health, welfare and retirement benefits.
Tami Barron is senior vice president of Distribution for Georgia Power and has worked with the Southern Company system for decades. In her role, she leads the teams responsible for day-to-day Distribution operations including distribution, forestry, right-of-way work, the company’s Storm Center and storm response, ongoing grid investment projects and more.
“Members of our line crews come from all walks of life representing Georgia communities where they live and work. This April, we celebrate and thank them for what they do every day. I am proud to work with this team to create a safe, productive, and…
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