Southern Power

Operations Technician – Plant Franklin

LocationSmiths Station, AL
Job Typefull_time

About This Job

Operations Technician - Plant Franklin Job Summary

An operations technician is primarily responsible for the operation and maintenance of the power plant on a 24/7 – 365 basis. Additional responsibilities will include monitoring, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing the plant's electrical and mechanical equipment, utilizing a computerized work order management system (Maximo®) and other common programs as well as actively participating in the fleet-wide operation review boards as a system owner.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills) Experience

Previous power plant experience is preferred.
Combined Cycle Operations experience preferred.
Electrical Troubleshooting experience preferred.


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical equipment is required.
Previous Operations Experience a plus.
Instrumentation experience is a plus.


Other Attributes

Excellent communication, problem solving, and team skills required.
Demonstrate Our Values
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 holidays.
Basic computer skills and familiarity with work management software (Maximo®) preferred.
Must be a self-starter, highly motivated, and able to organize work with minimal supervision.
Must successfully pass the TECH test.


Major Job Responsibilities

Operations & Maintenance of Three, 2 on 1 Combined Cycle Units.
Electrical Troubleshooting and Maintenance on Balance of Plant equipment (Electric Motors, Breakers, Actuators, Relays, etc.)
Mechanical Troubleshooting and Maintenance on Balance of Plant equipment (Pumps, Valves, Fans, etc.)
GE Mark VIe and Ovation DCS control system troubleshooting and operation.
Must have a self-directed mindset.
Ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
Actively participate in SPC operations review board teams/Technical teams when assigned.
System ownership- Develop work scope for outages and routine maintenance on assigned system, share best practices across fleet, establish budget for assigned system (replacements and/or maintenance cost)
Clearly communicate complex issues to management, vendors, and external personnel to resolve problems quickly and effectively.

Practice Test

TECH test: 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 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: 12732

Job Category: Power Plant Operations & Maintenance

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Power

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