Technician Sr, LNG

Southern Company • Riverdale, GA

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About The Position

Directly responsible for maintaining and ensuring the reliable operation of the natural gas liquefaction, boiloff, and vaporization process systems for the liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant 365 days a year. Responsible for the analyzing, troubleshooting, and repairing of all plant equipment and performing all preventive maintenance to ensure the proper calibration of the process equipment and control instrumentation. Trains new LNG technicians as well as other plant personnel. Provides shift coverage for operators during operation and works at other plants when the need arises. Works with high pressure gas, cryogenic liquids (-260 degrees), high temperature machinery, high electrical voltage (4160 volts), combustion chambers and at elevated heights.
Representative Duties and Responsibilities:
Mains and repairs equipment and controls (e.g. gas turbines, security/ surveillance systems, large industrial engines/compressors, generators, boilers, gas/air regulator, control valves, cooling fans, and smart transmitters)
Provides proactive preventative maintenance (PM) activities (e.g. major engine/compressor overhauls, annual inspections, relief/control valve testing, switch calibrations). Must maintain records on computer system to ensure compliance with state, federal, and Company policies and regulations.
Trouble shoots equipment and system problems (e.g. AC/DC circuits, computer controlled loops, programming, ignition systems, leak repairs, hazard detection systems, thermal transfer, medium voltage (4160), low voltage, high temperature combustion chambers); repairs or replaces as required.
Orders specialty replacement parts: researches options (price, lead time); prepares quarterly maintenance budget. Performs fabrications and provides technical assistance to contractors during capital projects.
Mains LNG tanker systems and portable vaporization equipment (e.g. repairs leaks, calibrates instruments and trains field personnel company wide). Mains tanker and hazardous materials endorsements.
Communicates maintenance techniques and procedures for State and Federal agencies, as well as company audits (internal engineering, safety, insurance and security).
Prioritizes/plans PM’s to meet the needs of all the LNG plants
Performs inventory control functions and utilizing material management system.
Responds to emergency call outs and demands of the LNG plant and/or Gas Control on 24/7 basis.
Mains availability to work weekends, holidays, and overtime/extended hours.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 3-5 years experience maintaining and repairing industrial mechanical, electrical, electronic equipment and systems
• Function Block Programming (Ladder Logic)
• MS Excel – basic proficiency
• MS Access – basic proficiency
• MS Word – basic proficiency
• 7I Plant Maintenance System – intermediate proficiency
• Stress management
• Troubleshooting skills in the industrial field
• Fork lift certification
• DOT 193 and NFPA 59A requirements (e.g. confined space entry, fire training)
• Company driving test
• Fire Fighting certification
• DOT physical examination including drug and alcohol screening
• Fork lift certification
• DOT 193 and NFPA 59A requirements (e.g. confined space entry, fire training)

Nice To Haves

• 2-3 years LNG Operator experience
• 3-5 years experience in power generation and high voltage.
• 3-5 years of control system experience
• Ability to read P&Is, CLDs, and SLDs
• Equivalent academic education and experience
• Commercial driver’s license with hazardous materials and tanker endorsement

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs equipment and controls (e.g. gas turbines, security/ surveillance systems, large industrial engines/compressors, generators, boilers, gas/air regulator, control valves, cooling fans, and smart transmitters)
• Provides proactive preventative maintenance (PM) activities (e.g. major engine/compressor overhauls, annual inspections, relief/control valve testing, switch calibrations). Must maintain records on computer system to ensure compliance with state, federal, and Company policies and regulations.
• Trouble shoots equipment and system problems (e.g. AC/DC circuits, computer controlled loops, programming, ignition systems, leak repairs, hazard detection systems, thermal transfer, medium voltage (4160), low voltage, high temperature combustion chambers); repairs or replaces as required.
• Orders specialty replacement parts: researches options (price, lead time); prepares quarterly maintenance budget. Performs fabrications and provides technical assistance to contractors during capital projects.
• Maintains LNG tanker systems and portable vaporization equipment (e.g. repairs leaks, calibrates instruments and trains field personnel company wide). Maintains tanker and hazardous materials endorsements.
• Communicates maintenance techniques and procedures for State and Federal agencies, as well as company audits (internal engineering, safety, insurance and security).
• Prioritizes/plans PM’s to meet the needs of all the LNG plants
• Performs inventory control functions and utilizing material management system.
• Responds to emergency call outs and demands of the LNG plant and/or Gas Control on 24/7 basis.
• Maintains availability to work weekends, holidays, and overtime/extended hours.

Benefits

• Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being.
• This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s).
• A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf.
• Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees