Power Plant Operator - 24/7 Shifts | Growth Path

Mississippi Power; De Kalb (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi Power is seeking candidates for the Assistant Station Operator/Station Operator role at Plant Ratcliffe in DeKalb, MS. The position supports a 24/7 rotating schedule, with potential for progression to control room duties and involvement in safety and emergency response training.

Qualified candidates have a strong electrical/instrumentation background or hold a related technical degree, with preference for power generation experience. The role emphasizes safe operation and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Three or more years’ operations or maintenance experience in an industrial facility preferred.
• Technical degree in electrical or instrumentation is accepted as an alternative to experience.
• Electrical, mechanical, or instrumentation background preferred; capable of dual qualification training.

Responsibilities

• Perform operations rounds, equipment setup, Lockout/Tagout and various truck unloading duties.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Provide feedback to management on equipment problems and reliability trends.
• Support a 24/7 rotating schedule, including holidays and overtime as required.
• Train to progress to control room operator within the progression plan.

Skills

Operations experience

Electrical background

Instrumentation background

Dual qualification training

Lockout/Tagout

Troubleshooting

Self-motivation

Education

Technical degree in electrical or instrumentation

Job description

Mississippi Power is seeking candidates for the Assistant Station Operator/Station Operator role at Plant Ratcliffe in DeKalb, MS. The position supports a 24/7 rotating schedule, with potential for progression to control room duties and involvement in safety and emergency response training.

Qualified candidates have a strong electrical/instrumentation background or hold a related technical degree, with preference for power generation experience. The role emphasizes safe operation and teamwork.