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ENERGIZERS craftsmanship all the way," Davis said. "They would still work, but they're obsolete. They were built for one function – everything now is multifunction." For Davis, the scope of work and the people who are affected by their work is a source of pride. "From calibrating electronic test equipment, pressure instruments, building cables, battery boxes, testing transformers and providing socket inspections – our contacts and our clientele – it's like we're here to help one big family." The ISC provides repair, calibration and fabrication services to all Alabama Power hydroelectric generation, fossil-fired plants, combined-cycle plants, transmission, distribution, marketing and metering services departments, and is often called upon to assist operating companies throughout Southern Company. "Without a doubt, we have the opportunity to interact with a lot of people," Davis said. "I've had very talented and knowledgeable employees with many years of experience." Davis, a native of Moundville, retired on May 1, 2020. He started his career at the company as a utilityman at Greene County Steam Plant on Aug. 23, 1982. He returned to his field of expertise as a lab instrument technician at the General Meter Lab in 1984. For Davis, there was a personal sense of accomplishment in being able to repair equipment to be used again. He shared that knowledge and expertise as a senior training analyst for nearly two decades before he was promoted to the ISC supervisor in 2012. "Being able to share my knowledge of metering and to pass that on to help others understand a fairly complex and unique field was very rewarding," Davis said. Looking back on his career, Davis said, "I'm of this frame of mind – I hope that I have left it better than I found it. That is always my goal when I make a change in a career. I go in, not saying it's bad, but to make it better. Always leave it a little better than you found it." By Erin Harney At top right, details of the clock face of the Standard Electric; bottom, historic meters Davis collected that are on display at the Instrument Service Center in the General Services Complex. Westinghouse meters like this tracked residential electric use before APC changed to digital monitors. 30