Instrument & Controls Technician

Georgia Power Company; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Power is seeking a skilled Instrument & Controls Technician to support the operation and maintenance of Plant Yates safety and efficiency. The role focuses on maintaining digital and physical control systems, instrumentation, and related equipment essential to reliable plant performance.

The successful candidate will troubleshoot complex electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, utilize a variety of tools, and work with minimal supervision while collaborating across shifts and teams.

Qualifications

• Requires an approved two-year technical associate's degree from a certified technical institution or military equivalent training (e.g., Navy Nuclear Power School).
• Minimum of two years' experience in electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic instrumentation and controls in Power Plant Maintenance is preferred.
• Experience with DCS, TCS, PLCs, CEMS and other digital control systems is desired.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot plant controls and electrical systems for Plant Yates.
• Complete repairs as necessary to support continuous operation.
• Maintain instrumentation such as pressure, temperature, level and flow devices and collect data for control systems.

Skills

DCS

TCS

PLCs

CEMS

Plant controls

Troubleshooting

Education

Two-year technical associate's degree or military equivalent training

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measurement & test equipment

Job description

Position Overview

This position performs technical and field services essential to the control systems and associated equipment (electronic, pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic) for the operation of Plant Yates. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting the plant controls and electrical systems and completing repairs, as necessary. These systems include Digital Control Systems, Turbine Control Systems, PLCs, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), control circuits, power circuits, and control devices on plant equipment within the plant. The successful candidate will maintain instrumentation, including but not limited to, pressure, temperature, level, and flow devices that provide input to the various control systems. The successful candidate must understand and utilize a variety of hand tools, power tools, measurement, and test equipment in the performance of duties.

Job Experience And Education

Job Requirements (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

• An approved two-year technical associate's degree from a certified technical institution or military equivalent training (e.g., completion of Navy Nuclear Power School) is required.
• Minimum of two years' experience in electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic instrumentation and controls in Power Plant Maintenance is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Experience with various Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Turbine Control Systems (TCS), PLCs, Continuous Emission Monitoring System (CEMS) equipment, and other digital control systems are desired.
• Must be able to troubleshoot complex systems.
• Detailed knowledge of plant controls and data acquisition systems is desired.
• Must have good problem-solving and analytical skills necessary to determine current/future operating conditions and trends for optimizing plant performance.

Behavioral Attributes

• Must have superior interpersonal skills, proven written and oral communication skills; ability to work independently and as an effective team member across departmental lines when needed.
• Must be able to manage complex, high-pressure situations and be adaptable to a changing work environment.
• Effective oral and written communication skills; demonstrate initiative, personal drive, safety as a core value, values continuous learning, and teamwork; must be able to work with limited supervision.
• Candidate must exemplify Our Values (Safety First, Superior Performance, Act with Integrity, and Intentional Inclusion) and be a team player with a positive attitude towards work.

Other Requirements

• Successful completion of the Technical Aptitude Tests for Instrument & Controls Technicians.
• Must be available for night, overtime, weekend, and holiday work as required.
• Occasional travel (10%).
• New employees hired from outside the company for noncovered GPC Generation jobs that are identified as critical roles will only be eligible to apply for available internal job opportunities within their original plant location during their first 24 months of employment. After 24 months of employment, new employees in these jobs may apply for job opportunities throughout the Southern Company system, regardless of location or department.

Georgia Power

Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeogiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).

Southern Company

Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .

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.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 20612
Job Category: Power Plant Operations & Maintenance
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Georgia Power