Instrument & Controls Technician

Southern Company • Rincon, GA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Georgia Power is seeking an Instrument & Controls (I&C) Technician for Plant McIntosh Combined Cycle in Rincon, Georgia, in the Savannah area. The facility consists of two 2x1 Combined Cycle blocks with combustion turbines capable of operating on natural gas and fuel oil.

The technician provides technical and analytical support for plant control systems and associated electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment. The role involves troubleshooting, maintenance, calibration, testing, and repair of instrumentation and control systems required for safe, reliable, and efficient facility operations. The position also supports plant performance and reliability, maintenance programs, outage work, and emergency response.

Requirements

• Associate degree in a technical discipline from an accredited technical institution or equivalent military technical training.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems, instrumentation, and industrial control equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, loop drawings, and technical documentation.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and operational excellence.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and effectively within a team environment.
• Successful completion of the Technical Aptitude Test for Instrument & Controls Technicians.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as an Instrument & Controls Technician in a power generation, industrial, manufacturing, or process-control environment.
• Experience with GE Mark VIe Turbine Control Systems.
• Experience with Emerson Ovation DCS.
• Experience with industrial instrumentation and control systems.
• Experience with electrical control circuits and power circuits.
• Experience with control valves, transmitters, and process measurement devices.
• Experience with Maximo® or similar computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Experience supporting Combustion Turbine (CT) and/or Combined Cycle (CC) generating facilities.
• Functional logic diagram interpretation experience.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, calibrate, and repair plant control systems, including GE Mark VIe Turbine Control Systems and Emerson Ovation Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
• Maintain and repair electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic control systems used to monitor and control plant equipment.
• Inspect, test, calibrate, and repair electrical control circuits, power circuits, instrumentation, and associated control devices.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair temperature transmitters and sensors, pressure transmitters and switches, flow meters and transmitters, level measurement devices, control valves, and valve positioners.
• Diagnose and resolve instrumentation and control system issues to ensure reliable plant operation and accurate equipment monitoring.
• Use MAXIMO® to manage work orders, maintenance records, equipment history, and inventory activities.
• Partner with Operations and Maintenance personnel to optimize plant performance and reliability.
• Support development and execution of preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Use hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments, and electrical test equipment safely and effectively.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on plant efficiency, reliability, and safety.
• Ensure compliance with company safety procedures, environmental requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Support outage activities, troubleshooting efforts, and emergency response situations as required.

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.

What This Job Offers

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