Instrument & Controls Technician (Plant Cleveland)

Southern Company • Kings Mountain, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Plant Cleveland, a power generation facility in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, is seeking an Instrument & Controls Technician to maintain control systems and associated electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment used in operating and maintaining a Siemens F-class simple-cycle dual-fuel combustion turbine facility. The role calls for mechanical, electrical, operational, and instrumentation skills, with a strong focus on plant controls. The technician will troubleshoot plant control and electrical systems and maintain plant maintenance records in the Maximo computer-based work order system. This multi-craft position includes daily decision-making and system ownership for Plant Cleveland and the Southern Power fleet.

The successful candidate must be able to manage complex, high-pressure situations and adapt to changing conditions, including occasional extended days without notice. The role requires availability for night, overtime, weekend, and holiday work as needed, including storm duty and emergency callouts. Occasional travel of up to 25% is required.

Requirements

• At least five years of experience with electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic instrumentation and control systems in power plants is preferred; significant hands-on experience in plant control systems is strongly desired.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex systems.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to assess current and future operating conditions and trends and optimize plant performance.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, and ability to work independently and effectively as a team member.
• Ability to handle complex, high-pressure situations and adapt to a changing work environment, sometimes working extended days without notice.
• Strong computer skills and work management software experience are preferred.
• Self-starter who is highly motivated and able to organize work with minimal supervision.
• Must exemplify the company's values and be a team player with a positive attitude.
• Successful completion of the Technical Aptitude Test for Instrument & Controls Technicians.
• Must be available for night, overtime, weekend, and holiday work as required, including storm duty and emergency callouts.
• Willingness to travel occasionally, up to 25%.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Siemens T3000 control systems.
• Experience with CEMS, PLCs, and operation of Siemens F-class gas turbines.
• Extensive knowledge of plant control and data acquisition systems, with Siemens T3000 expertise preferred.
• Working knowledge of F-class combustion turbine operations and maintenance.
• An approved two-year technical degree from a certified technical institution, or military or similar/relative work experience.
• At least five years of experience in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain plant control systems and associated electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment.
• Troubleshoot plant control and electrical systems.
• Maintain plant maintenance records in the Maximo computer-based work order system.
• Participate in daily decision-making and take ownership of systems for Plant Cleveland and the Southern Power fleet.
• Respond promptly to emergency callouts when necessary.
• Perform storm duty, including hurricane, winter, or other storm-related work, as needed.

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.
• The position may be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, subject to the terms and conditions of applicable plans.

What This Job Offers

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