Prepare for Southern Company's General Plant Operator Test

JobTestPrep has composed practice materials containing tests that you will be required to take during your GPO assessment for the position. Our tests may differ in certain details from those you will meet on your exam, but they are carefully designed to hone those cognitive abilities and professional skills that are measured in job applicants for the position. We will also familiarize you with the expected test’s format and the types of questions it contains. If you practice with our carefully comprised preparation pack, you will achieve higher results on your assessment.

The purpose of the GPO Test is to measure your knowledge and ability to apply concepts, terms and principles related to the electrical, operations and mechanical tasks that are performed a GPO. The test contains questions that emphasize the understanding of the subjects, along with the ability to apply the knowledge.

The GPO Test consists of three parts: an electrical test, an operations test, and a mechanical test. Each test is a multiple-choice test in which questions have four possible answers but only one that is correct. Some questions refer to figures containing diagrams, schematics, drawings and charts.

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Southern Company's hiring process consists a few stages. After submitting your CV you will be required to complete and pass a skills test to be considered for an interview. Recruiters will send invitations by email to candidates selected to test.

Using the information on the email invitation, register for and take the test. If you successfully pass all required skills tests, a recruiter will evaluate your submission for further advancement.

If you manage to successfully pass the online tests, you will be invited to a Southern Company interview. This interview is conducted either face-to-face or by telephone depending on the job for which you have applied. It usually lasts about 45 minutes. Interviews can be the most nerve-wracking part of the process, but preparation is key to helping you stay calm and focused. With the help of our Interview PrepPack™, you can ensure a stellar performance during your interview.

Here are questions you may encounter on Southern Company’s assessment test.

Who takes the GPO?

Candidates -both internal and external- for GPO positions at Southern Company’s combustion turbine and combined cycle plants are required to take the test. Some positions include plant electrician, operator, and plant mechanic.

How many sections are on the test?

There are three sections on the test. There is an electrical test, an operations test, and a mechanical test.