Operations Technician
SPC Plant Wansley-CC
We are currently seeking candidates for the position of Operations Technician for 2 two-on-one natural-gas fired combined cycle units in the Franklin, GA area. The successful candidate for this position will be responsible for overall operations and maintenance of these units which includes starting up, shutting down, monitoring, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing the plant's electrical, instrumentation and mechanical equipment. This position also includes maintaining plant maintenance records in a computer-based work order system (Maximo) as well as participating in the plant’s maintenance program as a system owner. Operations Review Board team participation is expected at various times as well.
JOB SUMMARY
This position will be responsible for operating two units. It also includes monitoring, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of all electrical, instrumentation, and mechanical power plant equipment; and various other duties.
Job Experience
- Previous power plant, turbine, or boiler experience is preferred.
- Gas turbine or combined cycle experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Preferred: strong electrical troubleshooting skills, experience with 4160v/480v switchgear, and print reading.
- Strong mechanical and electric aptitude and a demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical equipment are required.
- Instrumentation experience is a plus. Other Attributes - Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, team player.
- Must be able to handle complex, pressure situations and be adaptable to a changing work environment. Must be able to support a 24/7 schedule, including holiday and back shift work when necessary.
- Must be a self-starter.
- Must be able to pass the pre-employment testing.
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Southern Power , a subsidiary of Southern Company, is a leading U.S. wholesale energy provider meeting the electricity needs of municipalities, electric cooperatives, investor-owned utilities, and other energy customers. Southern Power and its subsidiaries own 55 facilities operating or under construction in 14 states with more than 12,500 MW of generating capacity in Alabama, California, Delaware, Georgia, Kansas, Maine, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, West Virginia, and Washington.
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Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Job Identification: 15444
Job Category: Power Plant Operations & Maintenance
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Southern Power
