Instrument & Controls Technician- Red Hills Power Plant

Southern Company • Ackerman, MS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Plant Red Hills consists of 2 coal fired boilers producing steam for 1 steam turbine. This position is responsible for routine and corrective maintenance and also performs technical and analytical services essential to the control system and associated equipment (electronic, pneumatic and hydraulic) within the plant while supporting Operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting the plant control and electrical systems. These systems include digital control systems, circuits, power circuits, station service equipment, and control devices. Employee will participate in the plant maintenance program and document plant maintenance records in a computer-based work order system, MAXIMO.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years’ experience in electrical and/or electronic, pneumatic, and instrumentation and controls required.
• Experience reading and interpreting control logic in a Distributed Control System (DCS) and PLC system.
• Knowledge of computer hardware and platforms.
• Must be able to work with limited supervision.
• Must be able to handle complex troubleshooting, high pressure situations and support operations in a changing work environment.
• Candidate must exemplify Our Values and be a team player with a positive attitude towards work.
• Must have good problem solving and analytical skills necessary to determine current / future operating conditions and trending for optimized plant performance.
• Must have superior interpersonal skills, ability to work independently, self-directed and an effective team member.
• Must be able to handle complex, pressure situations and be adaptable to a changing work environment.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Must qualify on the EEI Technician Occupations Selection System [TECH] test.
• Demonstrates initiative and personal drive - Values continuous learning and teamwork.

Nice To Haves

• 2-Year College/Technical degree, military training or apprenticeship program is preferred.
• Experience with Digital Control Systems, PLCs, ABB Control Systems, CEMS and Siemens Control System preferred.
• Experience in a coal fired power plant operations is preferred.
• Detailed knowledge of plant controls and data acquisition systems desired.
• In-depth knowledge of coal-fired power plant systems (turbine, generator, feedwater, etc.) desired.

Responsibilities

• Routine and corrective maintenance of control systems and associated equipment (electronic, pneumatic and hydraulic).
• Performing technical and analytical services essential to the control system and associated equipment.
• Maintaining and troubleshooting the plant control and electrical systems, including digital control systems, circuits, power circuits, station service equipment, and control devices.
• Participating in the plant maintenance program.
• Documenting plant maintenance records in a computer-based work order system, MAXIMO.
• Supporting operations in a changing work environment.
• Supporting a 24/7 schedule, including holiday and back shift work when necessary.

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.
• Additional compensation, such as an incentive program, may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree