Instrument & Controls Technician

Southern Company•Atlanta, GA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

GPC Solar / BESS / DERs - I&C Technician – McGrau Ford, Battery Energy Storage Site Location: Ball Ground, GA Position Overview: The primary purpose of this position is to provide O&M support for GPC R2Gen – McGrau Ford, Battery Energy Storage site located in Ball Ground, GA. The work location for this position will be the McGrau Ford site with the potential to support sister sites if needed. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe and reliable operation and maintenance of the battery energy storage site. Duties include both monitoring and operation of the assets through SCADA, as well as maintenance activities such as inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs of AC and DC systems. Equipment examples include but are not limited to inverters, battery modules, battery systems, SCADA systems, plant controllers, transformers, switchgear, and metering systems. The successful candidate will work routinely with 600v-1500v DC systems and will need to be familiar with medium-voltage AC systems up to 34.5KV. The candidate will be responsible for all site compliance including contractor administration, environmental, health, and safety. All technicians in this role are required to facilitate and execute LOTO using Generation SafeTK. The successful candidates will use IBM Maximo for planning work, executing work, documenting work, managing inventory, and tracking plant equipment issues. This position could expand into future solar training and solar work based on business needs. Typical work schedules for this position may include 5/8s or 4/10s, however, schedules may be adjusted to suit the needs of the business. Must be available for night, weekend, and holiday work as required. This may include storm duty as needed.

Requirements

Working knowledge of industrial or power plant facility operations and maintenance
Demonstrate knowledge in electrical and mechanical safety
Demonstrate the understanding of industrial safety practices such as LOTO, switching, maintenance processes, and basic industrial compliance obligations.
Proficient in reading and understanding electrical schematics and prints.
Proficient with DC systems and equipment
Fundamental understanding of medium & high voltage AC systems and equipment
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects
Self-directed, responsible, and accountable
Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
Physical fitness for demanding tasks
The successful candidate will be required to live north of Atlanta in a location suitable for business needs
EEI TECH test qualified
An approved two-year technical associate’s degree from a certified technical institution or military equivalent
Must be available for extended work hours including nights and weekends
Must be flexible, forward-thinking, and strategic minded
Self-motivated, customer-focused, and can work alone or in a team

Nice To Haves

Work experience in solar or BESS plant maintenance and operations
Working knowledge of MAXIMO
Working knowledge of SafeTK
Contractor Compliance experience
Knowledge of medium and low voltage distribution system

Responsibilities

Assist with planning, coordinating, & scheduling of site maintenance activities and projects
Execution of site operations and maintenance activities and projects
Troubleshoot and repair plant equipment
Site compliance facilitator, and executer (Environmental, Health, and Safety)
Site contractor compliance facilitator, and executer
Site – LOTO administrator, facilitator, and executer
Maximo User – PMs, CMs, CDs, Inventory, PRs, POs, and record keeping
Participate in team meetings (Morning Meetings, Planning Meetings, Safety Meetings, etc)
Participate and complete all assigned training
Effectively communicate with Team Leader and Team Members