Operations Technician - SPC Plant Addison

SPC is currently seeking candidates for an Operations Technician position to operate and maintain GE 7FA Dual Fuel Gas Turbines at a peaking facility in Thomaston, GA. The plant consists of 4 combustion turbine units at 167 megawatts each, with a combined nameplate capacity of 668 megawatts.

Qualifications include:

Operations and maintenance (including instrumentation and controls as well) of a dual-fuel simple cycle site within all compliance and safety guidelines.
Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, controls, and electrical systems, while also completing repairs as necessary are required. This includes digital control system & circuits, power circuits, and control devices on plant equipment outside the control room.
Manage the inventory of parts and supplies for the plant control system.
Maintain plant maintenance records in a computer-based work order system (Maximo).
Participate in the plant maintenance program as a system owner.
Must successfully pass the TECH test.
Must be able to pass the Ops Tech test to progress to a fully qualified Operations Technician.

Job Experience

Minimum of two years experience in the operation and maintenance of gas turbine power plants preferred.
Experience with digital control systems, PLC's, GE 7FA Mark VI, CEMS, and Delta V Control System desired.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Must be able to operate and troubleshoot complex systems.
Knowledge of plant control and data acquisition systems desired.
Must have good problem solving and analytical skills necessary to determine current / future operating conditions and trends for optimizing plant performance.
Must have superior interpersonal skills, proven written and oral communication skills; ability to work independently and as an effective team member.
Knowledge of GE 7FA combustion turbine operations in both simple & combined cycle plant operations is desired.

Behavioral Attributes

Must be able to handle complex, pressure situations and be adaptable to a changing work environment.
Must be able to work well in a small team environment and keep the success of the group as a high priority, only second to safety.
Must be able to support a 24/7 schedule, including holiday, back shift, and call out work when necessary.
Candidate must exemplify Our Values:

+ Safety First

+ Intentional Inclusion

+ Act with Integrity

+ Superior Performance

Education

2-Year College/Technical Degree with a minimum of two years of experience, or four years experience in power generation desired.

Other Requirements

Successful completion of the TECH - Technician Occupations aptitude test for Operations Technicians.
The successful candidate will be required to travel periodically to attend offsite meetings and to assist other SPC facilities.

Practice Test

TECH test: https://eeitests.org/onlineproducts/signin?token=233343b7b6244a829f2ee2fb914fa848

Click on "EEI Practice Test" on the right-hand side; a new window to the Edison Electric Institute© website will open.

Practice tests: TECH - Technician Occupations

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.

Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .

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: 21300

Job Category: Power Plant Operations & Maintenance

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Power

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