Assistant Station Operator / Station Operator - Plant Ratcliffe

Southern Company•De Kalb, MS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Plant David M. Ratcliffe Generating Facility, a state-of-the-art natural gas combined cycle (NGCC) plant in DeKalb, Mississippi, is seeking an Assistant Station Operator. This operator position performs duties necessary to ensure reliable plant operation and is covered by the Memorandum of Agreement between Mississippi Power and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. The role supports a 24/7 rotating schedule, including holidays, back-shift work, and overtime when required. The employee will participate as a member of the facility Emergency Response Team and receive training in fire, rescue, medical, and hazardous-materials response, including regularly scheduled training and drills. The position requires progression through the required line of progression, including the ability to train in electrical or mechanical disciplines as a dual qualification and progress to control room operator.

Requirements

Three or more years of operations or maintenance experience in an industrial facility is preferred; alternatively, a technical degree in electrical or instrumentation from an accredited educational institution, or equivalent military technical training, will be considered.
Power generation operations experience is preferred.
An electrical, mechanical, or instrumentation background is strongly preferred.
Ability to train in either electrical or mechanical disciplines as a dual qualification requirement within the required line of progression.
Ability to progress to control room operator within the required line of progression.
Ability to operate traditional combined-cycle power generation plant equipment; knowledge of combustion turbines, steam turbines, pumps, and compressors is beneficial.
Ability to perform real-time equipment assessments, Lockout/Tagout, and load and unload various types of trucks.
Successfully pass the POSS/MASS pre-employment test.
Be a self-starter capable of working with minimal supervision.
Ability to handle complex, time-sensitive situations and adapt to a changing work environment.
Ability to safely travel to remote generating locations using company-provided vehicles and perform work independently.
Ability to support a 24/7 rotating schedule, including holidays and back-shift work, as a condition of employment.
Demonstrate self-motivation, customer focus, commitment to continuous learning and training, and the ability to work well with teams.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of operations or maintenance experience in an industrial facility.
Power generation operations experience.
An electrical, mechanical, or instrumentation background.
In-depth knowledge of combined-cycle power generation equipment, including combustion turbines, steam turbines, pumps, and compressors.

Responsibilities

Ensure work is performed safely and efficiently, maintaining a Safety-First mindset.
Actively participate in safety audits and reviews for the work area.
Perform operations rounds, equipment setup, Lockout/Tagout, truck unloading, and other plant operations duties.
Perform preventative and corrective maintenance.
Provide management with feedback about plant equipment problems.
Work with system owners to address short- and long-term issues affecting system performance and reliability.
Work with the Planner/System Owner to prioritize work orders within the system.
Monitor performance and reliability trends using Ovation/EDS/OIS, if applicable.
Communicate unit conditions to oncoming shifts.
Participate and respond as a member of the facility Emergency Response Team, including attending scheduled training and drills.