General Plant Operator – Plant McManus

Southern Company • Brunswick, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Plant McManus is seeking a skilled, multidiscipline General Plant Operator (GPO) to operate and maintain its combustion turbine power plant in Brunswick, Georgia. The GPO is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the combustion turbine units. The role monitors and operates plant equipment, responds to changing system conditions, performs routine inspections, supports maintenance, and helps ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. The operator works with operations, maintenance, engineering, and compliance teams to support plant performance, reliability, and availability.

The position calls for a strong commitment to safety, attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to troubleshoot operational issues in a fast-paced industrial environment. It involves equipment monitoring, plant rounds, alarm response, documentation, Lockout/Tagout administration, maintenance and outage support, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Plant McManus is in Glynn County, Brunswick, Georgia. It has nine diesel fuel-fired combustion turbine units and one diesel fuel emergency generator and helps meet electricity demand in the Southeast. The position supports a 24/7 shift schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime. Work may take place in confined spaces; extreme hot or cold temperatures; indoor or outdoor settings; loud environments; and locations reached by vertical ladders or involving uneven spaces, catwalks, elevations up to 100 feet, or grated surfaces and platforms. Required PPE includes hard hats, eye and ear protection, safety-toe shoes, gloves, and other appropriate gear. Candidates must pass the GPO3 pre-employment test.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Ability to learn to independently operate a combustion turbine plant.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Mechanical and electrical maintenance aptitude, including troubleshooting and repairing equipment.
• Ability to follow procedures and checklists for critical activities such as unit startups and shutdowns.
• Ability to use a computer and handheld electronics.
• Self-starting and motivated to organize work.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other personnel and craft.
• Ability to act as a role model for Southern Company Behaviors and values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance.
• Ability to work in complex and stressful situations and adapt quickly to changing work conditions.
• Ability to support a 24/7 shift schedule, including night, weekend, holiday, and overtime work.
• Ability to perform duties using required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to work in confined spaces, extreme hot and cold temperatures, indoor and outdoor environments, loud noise, and locations accessible by vertical ladders or involving uneven spaces, catwalks, elevations up to 100 feet, or grated surfaces and platforms.
• Must pass the GPO3 pre-employment test.

Nice To Haves

• Two-year college or technical degree, or equivalent military training.
• Experience operating combustion turbine, combined cycle, or fossil steam boiler-turbine equipment.
• Experience in industrial electrical and mechanical maintenance or certified training.
• Five or more years of experience is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor power plant equipment and systems to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Follow safety procedures and promote a strong safety culture.
• Perform routine plant inspections, equipment rounds, and operational checks.
• Respond to alarms, abnormal conditions, and operational events.
• Perform plant startup, shutdown, and switching activities according to approved procedures.
• Unload and transfer fuel oil and accurately enter related documentation into appropriate systems.
• Maintain operating logs and reports and communicate during shift turnover.
• Support preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and outage activities.
• Administer and support Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and other safe work practices.
• Identify equipment issues, troubleshoot problems, and document findings through plant work management systems.
• Support plant reliability, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Annual incentive awards for eligible employees.
• Health, welfare, and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being.
• May be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, subject to applicable plan terms and conditions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED