Power Plant I&C Technician (24/7 Shift)

Southern Company; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Power’s Plant Scherer is seeking I&C Technicians to maintain and troubleshoot the plant’s electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic controls. You’ll work on instrumentation and control systems, document in MAXIMO, and perform repairs safely, with a 24/7 shift commitment as needed.

The role requires a two-year technical degree and familiarity with DCS, PLCs, GE Mark VIe, and Foxboro systems, plus a readiness to support operations across a large generating fleet.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree from a certified technical institution or military equivalent.
• Power plant experience in electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic controls is preferred.
• Knowledge of Distributed Control Systems, PLCs, GE Mark VIe Controls, Bently Nevada and Spectrum CEMS software is desired.
• Experienced in Foxboro Control Systems is a plus.
• Plant Operations experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot plant controls and electrical circuits.
• Perform data sheets, test records in MAXIMO® system.
• Utilize hand tools, power tools, measurement and test equipment.
• Work safely and in compliance with environmental permits.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Power plant operations

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Independence

Education

Two-year technical degree

Tools

GE Mark VIe Controls

Foxboro Control Systems

Job description

Georgia Power’s Plant Scherer is seeking I&C Technicians to maintain and troubleshoot the plant’s electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic controls. You’ll work on instrumentation and control systems, document in MAXIMO, and perform repairs safely, with a 24/7 shift commitment as needed.

The role requires a two-year technical degree and familiarity with DCS, PLCs, GE Mark VIe, and Foxboro systems, plus a readiness to support operations across a large generating fleet.