Instrument & Controls Technician (I, II, Sr.)

Southern Company • Euharlee, GA

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About The Position

This position performs technical and analytical services essential to the control systems and associated electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment used to operate Plant Bowen, which consists of four Super Critical Units and two Auxiliary Boilers. The technician maintains and troubleshoots plant controls and electrical systems and completes repairs as necessary. Systems include Digital Control Systems, Turbine Control Systems, PLCs, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), control circuits, power circuits, and control devices on plant equipment. The position also maintains instrumentation such as pressure, temperature, level, and flow devices that provide input to control systems. The successful candidate uses a variety of hand tools, power tools, measurement devices, and test equipment.

The role requires an approved two-year technical associate’s degree from a certified technical institution or military-equivalent training, such as completion of Navy Nuclear Power School. At least two years of experience in electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic instrumentation and controls in power plant maintenance is preferred. The technician must be able to troubleshoot complex systems, work independently and as an effective team member, and handle high-pressure situations in a changing work environment. Availability for night, overtime, weekend, holiday, and storm-duty work is required as needed. Occasional travel is expected.

Requirements

• An approved two-year technical associate’s degree from a certified technical institution or military-equivalent training, such as completion of Navy Nuclear Power School.
• Successful completion of the Technical Aptitude Tests for Instrument & Controls Technicians.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex systems.
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills to determine current and future operating conditions and trends for optimizing plant performance.
• Superior interpersonal skills and proven written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, as an effective team member, and with limited supervision.
• Ability to handle complex, high-pressure situations and adapt to a changing work environment.
• Demonstrates initiative, personal drive, safety as a core value, continuous learning, and teamwork; maintains a positive attitude toward work.
• Must be available for night, overtime, weekend, and holiday work as required, including storm duty such as hurricane or winter storm duty.
• Occasional travel, approximately 10%.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of experience in electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic instrumentation and controls in power plant maintenance.
• Experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Turbine Control Systems (TCS), PLCs, Continuous Emission Monitoring System (CEMS) equipment, and other digital control systems.
• Detailed knowledge of plant controls and data acquisition systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot plant control and electrical systems and complete repairs as necessary.
• Work with Digital Control Systems, Turbine Control Systems, PLCs, Distributed Control Systems, control circuits, power circuits, and plant control devices.
• Maintain instrumentation, including pressure, temperature, level, and flow devices that provide input to control systems.
• Use hand tools, power tools, measurement equipment, and test equipment to perform duties.
• Support plant operation and performance through technical and analytical services.

What This Job Offers

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