Operations Technician (Addison CT)

Southern Company • Thomaston, GA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

SPC is currently seeking candidates for an Operations Technician position to operate and maintain GE 7FA Dual Fuel Gas Turbines at a peaking facility in Thomaston, GA. The plant consists of 4 combustion turbine units at 167 megawatts each, with a combined nameplate capacity of 668 megawatts.

Requirements

• Must successfully pass the TECH test.
• Must be able to pass the Ops Tech test to progress to a fully qualified Operations Technician.
• Must be able to operate and troubleshoot complex systems.
• Must have good problem solving and analytical skills necessary to determine current / future operating conditions and trends for optimizing plant performance.
• Must have superior interpersonal skills, proven written and oral communication skills; ability to work independently and as an effective team member.
• Must be able to support a 24/7 schedule, including holiday, back shift, and call out work when necessary.
• Candidate must exemplify Our Values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, Superior Performance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with digital control systems, PLC's, GE 7FA Mark VI, CEMS, and Delta V Control System desired.
• Knowledge of plant control and data acquisition systems desired.
• Knowledge of GE 7FA combustion turbine operations in both simple & combined cycle plant operations is desired.

Responsibilities

• Operations and maintenance (including instrumentation and controls as well) of a dual-fuel simple cycle site within all compliance and safety guidelines.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, controls, and electrical systems, while also completing repairs as necessary.
• Manage the inventory of parts and supplies for the plant control system.
• Maintain plant maintenance records in a computer-based work order system (Maximo).
• Participate in the plant maintenance program as a system owner.

What This Job Offers

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