Plant Electrician Red Hills Power Plant

Southern Company • Ackerman, MS

93d

About The Position

Plant Red Hills consists of 2 coal fired boilers producing steam for 1 steam turbine. This position is responsible for routine and corrective maintenance and also performs technical and analytical services essential to the control system and associated equipment (electronic, pneumatic and hydraulic) within the plant while supporting Operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting the plant control and electrical systems. These systems include digital control systems, circuits, power circuits, station service equipment, and control devices. Employee will participate in the plant maintenance program and document plant maintenance records in a computer-based work order system, MAXIMO.

Requirements

• 2-Year College/Technical degree, military training or apprenticeship program preferred.
• Minimum of two years experience in electrical and/or electronic, pneumatic, and instrumentation and controls required.
• Experience with digital control systems, PLCs, ABB Control Systems, CEMS and Siemens Control System preferred.
• Experience in a coal fired power plant operations is preferred.
• Must be able to work with limited supervision.
• Must successfully pass POSS and MASS testing.

Nice To Haves

• Detailed knowledge of plant controls and data acquisition systems.
• In-depth knowledge of coal-fired power plant systems (turbine, generator, feedwater, etc.) desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and corrective maintenance on plant control and electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot digital control systems, circuits, power circuits, and control devices.
• Support operations in a changing work environment.
• Document plant maintenance records in MAXIMO.
• Handle complex troubleshooting and high-pressure situations.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Associate degree