Instrument & Controls Technician
Southern Power Plant Cleveland
Plant Cleveland, a power generation facility located in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, is currently seeking a candidate for the position of Instrument & Controls Technician. The selected candidate will be responsible for maintaining control systems and associated equipment (electronic, pneumatic and hydraulic) for the operation and maintenance of Siemens F class simple cycle dual fuel combustion turbine facility. This person will need to possess mechanical, electrical, operational and instrumentation skills with a strong concentration in at least one of these fields. Additional skills include the ability to troubleshoot plant control and electrical systems and maintain plant maintenance records in a computer-based work order system (Maximo). This multi-craft role is involved in daily decision making and system ownership for Plant Cleveland and the Southern Power fleet.
Successful candidate must live near Kings Mtn NC or be willing to relocate.
Job Experience
Minimum of five years' experience in electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic instrumentation and controls for power plants preferred.
Experience with Siemens T3000 control systems, CEMS, PLC's, and operation of Siemens F class gas turbines is desired.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to troubleshoot complex systems.
Detailed knowledge of plant control and data acquisition systems desired.
Strong problem solving and analytical skills necessary to determine current / future operating conditions and trends for optimizing plant performance.
Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills and display the ability to work independently as an effective team member.
Working knowledge of F Class combustion turbine operations and maintenance is a plus.
Other Attributes
Must be able to handle complex, high-pressure situations and be adaptable to a changing work environment sometimes working extended days without notice.
Must be able to support a 24/7 schedule, including, weekends, holidays and night shift work when necessary.
Basic computer skills and work management software preferred.
Must be a self-starter, highly motivated, and able to organize work with minimal supervision.
Education
2-Year College/Technical Degree or similar Navy Nuclear training completed is required
Minimum of five years' experience in an industrial environment desired.
Practice Test
Many of our tests have practice tests available; there is one available for the TECH test, but not the GPO-CC test.
Logon to: Online Products Login Page (eei.org)
Click on "EEI Practice Test" on the right-hand side; a new window to the Edison Electric Institute website will open.
Use the following information to log into the site to access the practice test:
Name: southern
Password: testing
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 residential and commercial 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 infrastructure company 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 our customers' and communities' needs while advancing our commitment to net zero 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 and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.
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Job Identification: 7751
Job Category: Power Plant Operations & Maintenance
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Southern Power
