Instrumentation and Controls Technician Plant McIntosh (CC/CT)
Description
Instrument & Controls Technician
Plant McIntosh, Rincon, GA
This position performs technical and analytical services essential to the control systems and associated equipment (electronic, pneumatic and hydraulic) for the operation of Plant McIntosh including eight (8) simple cycle Combustion Turbines (CT's) and the Combined Cycle Plant, which consists of two (2) Combined Cycle (CC) units. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting the plant controls and electrical systems and completing repairs as necessary. These systems include: Digital Control Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's), Distributed Controls Systems (DCS), control circuits, power circuits, and control devices on plant equipment within the plant. The successful candidate will maintain instrumentation including but not limited to, pressure, temperature, level and flow devices that provide input to the various control systems. The successful candidate must understand and utilize a variety of hand tools, power tools, measurement and test equipment in the performance of duties. The candidate will be responsible for managing the inventory of parts and supplies for the plant control systems. The successful candidate will participate in the plant maintenance program as a system owner and document plant maintenance records in a computer-based work order system, MAXIMOR.
The position will also support the rest of the Georgia Coastal Group including CT's at Plant McManus (Brunswick) and Robins (Warner Robins).
JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
Job Experience and Education
An approved two-year technical degree from a certified technical institution or military equalivant
Minimum of two years' experience in electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic instrumentation and controls in Power Plant Maintenance, preferred
Experience with GE Mark VIe Controls, Ovation Controls, PLCs, Continuous Emission Monitoring (CEMS) equipment, other digital control systems and Distributed Controls Systems (DCS) desired.
Experience in Combustion Turbine (CT) and/or Combined Cycle (CC) plant operation is preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must be able to troubleshoot complex systems.
Detailed knowledge of plant controls 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.
Behavioral Attributes
Must be able to handle complex, high pressure situations and be adaptable to a changing work environment.
Effective oral and written communication skills; demonstrates initiative, personal drive, safety as a core value, values continuous learning, and teamwork; must be able to work with limited supervision.
Candidate must exemplify Our Values and be a team player with a positive attitude towards work.
Other requirements
Successful completion of the Technical Aptitude Test for Instrument & Controls Technicians.
Must be available for night, overtime, weekend and holiday work as required. This may include storm duty, including hurricane storm duty, as needed.
Occasional travel
This position will periodically support Plant McManus (Brunswick) and Plant Robins (Warner Robins).
Georgia Power Company has classified this position as "Safety Sensitive" and as such is subject to relevant pre-employment screening(s) to determine fitness for duty. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the applicant successfully completing all required fitness assessments.
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is consistently recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook ( Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower ), Twitter ( Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower ) and Instagram ( Instagram.com/ga_power ).
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.
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Job Field: Power Plant Operations & Maintenance
Job Type: Standard
Primary Location: Georgia-Coastal Georgia-Rincon
Operating Company: Georgia Power Company
Job Type: Standard
Travel (Up to...): No
Union Covered: No
Work Location(s):
Plant McIntosh Combined Cycle - 900 Old Augusta Road Central (900RINCON)
900 Old Augusta Road Central
Rincon, 31326
Req ID: GPC2008907
