Southern Company
Instrument & Controls Technician (I, II, Sr.)
Euharlee, GA · On-site · Mid
- Discipline
- Hardware
- Industry
- Energy
Spec sheet
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Instrument & Controls Technician role at Southern Company in Euharlee, GA focuses on maintaining and troubleshooting plant control systems and instrumentation. The candidate should have a two-year technical degree and experience with DCS, TCS, PLCs, and CEMS, and be available for night and extended hours.
10% travel · 2+ years · Two-year technical associate’s degree or military equivalent
Required
- electronic instrumentation
- pneumatic instrumentation
- hydraulic instrumentation
- DCS
- Turbine Control Systems (TCS)
- PLCs
- CEMS
- troubleshooting
Preferred
- plant maintenance experience
- problem solving
- analytical skills
- team player
- night/overtime flexibility
Benefits
- medical
- PTO
- retirement plan
Employer description
Instrument & Controls Technician (I, II, Sr.)
This position performs technical and analytical services essential to the control systems and associated equipment (electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic) for the operation of Plant Bowen which consists of (4) Super Critical Units and (2) two Auxiliary Boilers. 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, PLC’s, Distributed Controls Systems (DCS), control circuits, power circuits, and control devices on 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 REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
Job Experience and Education
An approved two-year technical associate’s degree from a certified technical institution or military equivalent training (i.e. Completion of Navy Nuclear Power School) is requiredMinimum of two years’ experience in electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic instrumentation and controls in Power Plant Maintenance is preferredKnowledge, 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 desiredMust be able to troubleshoot complex systemsDetailed knowledge of plant controls and data acquisition systems desiredMust 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 memberMust be able to handle complex, high-pressure situations and be adaptable to a changing work environmentEffective oral and written communication skills; demonstrates initiative, personal drive, safety as a core value, values continuous learning, and teamwork; must be able to work with limited supervisionCandidate must exemplify Our Values (Safety First, Superior Performance, Act with Integrity, and Intentional Inclusion) and be a team player with a positive attitude towards workOther requirements
Successful completion of the Technical Aptitude Tests for Instrument & Controls TechniciansMust be available for night, overtime, weekend, and holiday work as required. This may include storm duty, including hurricane or winter storm duty, as needed.Occasional travel (10%)
If this job is determined to be a critical job, limitations for transferring internally within the Company may apply for a set period of time. If applicable, details will be shared during the selection process.
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