Instrument & Controls Technician (Plant Cleveland)

The Southern Company; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Power Plant Cleveland, operated by Southern Co., seeks an Instrument & Controls Technician with strong experience in power plant control systems. The role focuses on maintaining electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic instrumentation and control equipment for a Siemens F class turbine facility.

Ideal candidates will have hands-on Siemens T3000 experience, proficiency with CEMS and PLCs, and the ability to troubleshoot complex systems while maintaining accurate maintenance

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in instrumentation and control in power plants.
• Experience with Siemens T3000 control systems preferred.
• Experience with CEMS, PLCs, and operation of Siemens F class gas turbines preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting of plant control and data acquisition systems.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills to determine operating conditions and trends.

Responsibilities

• Maintain control systems and equipment for Siemens F class simple cycle dual fuel turbine facility.
• Troubleshoot plant control and electrical systems.
• Maintain maintenance records in Maximo.
• Participate in daily decision making and system ownership for Plant Cleveland and Southern Power fleet.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Plant controls

Siemens T3000

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Independence

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Computer skills

Education

Two-year technical degree

Tools

Maximo

Job description

Instrument & Controls Technician

Southern Power Plant Cleveland

Plant Cleveland, a power generation facility located in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, is currently seeking a candidate for the position of Instrument & Controls Technician. The successful candidate will be highly experienced in plant control systems, preferably Siemens T3000 control systems, and will be responsible for maintaining control systems and associated equipment (electronic, pneumatic and hydraulic) for the operation and maintenance of a Siemens F class simple cycle dual fuel combustion turbine facility. This person will need to possess mechanical, electrical, operational and instrumentation skills, with a strong concentration in plant controls. Additional skills include the ability to troubleshoot plant control and electrical systems and maintain plant maintenance records in a computer-based work order system (Maximo). This multi-craft role is involved in daily decision making and system ownership for Plant Cleveland and the Southern Power fleet.

Job Experience

• Minimum of five years of experience with electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic instrumentation and control systems in power plants is preferred, with significant hands‑on experience in plant control systems strongly desired.
• Experience with Siemens T3000 control systems is preferred. Experience with CEMS, PLCs, and the operation of Siemens F class gas turbines is also desired.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to troubleshoot complex systems.
• Extensive knowledge of plant control and data acquisition systems is strongly desired, with Siemens T3000 expertise preferred.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills necessary to determine current / future operating conditions and trends for optimizing plant performance.
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills and display the ability to work independently as an effective team member.
• Working knowledge of F Class combustion turbine operations and maintenance is a plus.

Other Attributes

• Must be able to handle complex, high‑pressure situations and be adaptable to a changing work environment sometimes working extended days without notice.
• Strong computer skills and work management software preferred.
• Must be a self‑starter, highly motivated, and able to organize work with minimal supervision.
• Candidate must exemplify Our Values and be a team player with a positive attitude.

Education

• An approved two‑year technical degree from a certified technical institution or military or similar/relative work experience is preferred.
• Minimum of five of experience in an industrial environment desired.

Other requirements

• Successful completion of the Technical Aptitude Test for Instrument & Controls Technicians.
• Must be available for night, overtime, weekend, and holiday work as required. This may include storm duty, including hurricane, winter, or other various storm related issues, as needed.
• Respond promptly to emergency call outs when necessary.
• Occasional travel – Up to 25%.