Operations Technician (SPC Plant Franklin)

Southern Company; Smiths Station (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Company is seeking an Operations Technician for Plant Franklin to operate and maintain a three-unit combined cycle power plant on a 24/7 basis. The role involves monitoring, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical and mechanical equipment using Maximo and related systems.

You will participate in fleet-wide operation reviews as a system owner and must excel under pressure while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Previous power plant experience preferred.
• Combined Cycle Operations experience preferred.
• Electrical troubleshooting experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical equipment is required.
• Previous Operations Experience a plus.
• Instrumentation experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operations & Maintenance of Three, 2 on 1 Combined Cycle Units.
• Electrical Troubleshooting and Maintenance on Balance of Plant equipment (Electric Motors, Breakers, Actuators, Relays, etc.)
• Mechanical Troubleshooting and Maintenance on Balance of Plant equipment (Pumps, Valves, Fans, etc.)
• GE Mark VIe and Ovation DCS control system troubleshooting and operation.
• Must have a self-directed mindset.
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Actively participate in SPC operations review board teams/Technical teams when assigned.
• System ownership- Develop work scope for outages and routine maintenance on assigned system, share best practices across fleet, establish budget for assigned system (replacements and/or maintenance cost)
• Clearly communicate complex issues to management, vendors, and external personnel to resolve problems quickly and effectively.

Skills

Electrical aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Team skills

Communication

Self-starter

OPS/Maximo familiarity

Tools

Maximo

Job description

Operations Technician - Plant Franklin

JOB SUMMARY

An operations technician is primarily responsible for the operation and maintenance of the power plant on a 24/7 – 365 basis. Additional responsibilities will include monitoring, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing the plant's electrical and mechanical equipment, utilizing a computerized work order management system (Maximo®) and other common programs as well as actively participating in the fleet-wide operation review boards as a system owner.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills)

Experience:

• Previous power plant experience is preferred.
• Combined Cycle Operations experience preferred.
• Electrical Troubleshooting experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical equipment is required.
• Previous Operations Experience a plus.
• Instrumentation experience is a plus.

Other Attributes:

• Excellent communication, problem solving, and team skills required.
• Demonstrate Our Values
• Must be able to handle complex, pressure situations and be adaptable to a changing work environment.
• Must be able to support a 24/7 schedule, including holidays.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with work management software (Maximo®) preferred.
• Must be a self-starter, highly motivated, and able to organize work with minimal supervision.
• Must successfully pass the TECH test.
• Must be able to pass the Ops Tech test to progress to a fully qualified Operations Technician.

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operations & Maintenance of Three, 2 on 1 Combined Cycle Units.
• Electrical Troubleshooting and Maintenance on Balance of Plant equipment (Electric Motors, Breakers, Actuators, Relays, etc.)
• Mechanical Troubleshooting and Maintenance on Balance of Plant equipment (Pumps, Valves, Fans, etc.)
• GE Mark VIe and Ovation DCS control system troubleshooting and operation.
• Must have a self-directed mindset.
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Actively participate in SPC operations review board teams/Technical teams when assigned.
• System ownership- Develop work scope for outages and routine maintenance on assigned system, share best practices across fleet, establish budget for assigned system (replacements and/or maintenance cost)
• Clearly communicate complex issues to management, vendors, and external personnel to resolve problems quickly and effectively.