What are the responsibilities and job description for the Auxiliary Operator - Assistant Station Operator, Plant Watson position at Mississippi Power?
Operators— (Auxiliary Operator - Assistant Station Operator)
This position is responsible for operating Boilers, Turbines, Generators, and Auxiliary Equipment. The Operator positions include Auxiliary Operator and Assistant Station Operator. The successful candidate will be placed in a position based upon their experience and have the ability to progress up to the Station Operator position.
Operators must be able to work rotating 12-hour shifts. Shifts consist of days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Must be able to work overtime and call-out duty as needed.
This position will be located at Plant Watson (Gulfport, Mississippi).
Duties and tasks performed by Operators include but are not limited to:
If you meet the qualifications for testing, you will be notified via e-mail with instructions on how to register for the test.
Mississippi Power , a subsidiary of Southern Company, provides clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy to more than 192,000 customers and communities in 23 southeast Mississippi counties. For over 100 years, Mississippi Power is a leader in customer service, workforce development and education, environmental stewardship, and employee volunteerism. The company is an industry leader when it comes to working safely, providing around-the-clock reliable service and its expert storm response. Mississippi Power has been at the forefront of innovation in the state through strategic partnerships in electric transportation and solar energy. The company has worked with the Coast Transit Authority to put the state’s first electric public transportation bus in operation and with Forrest County Agriculture High School on the state’s first electric school bus. It also partnered with the Hattiesburg Zoo on a new electric train and worked with the country’s largest Domino’s franchise to electrify its delivery fleet. Also, a leader in renewable energy, Mississippi Power partnered with the Naval Construction Battalion Center to install the first microgrid at a Navy facility. The company was among the first to introduce utility scale solar in the state with nearly 160 MW of renewable energy produced, enough to power 23,000 homes for a year. Mississippi Power’s mission is to provide world-class value to our customers and communities every day.
Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .
Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Job Identification: 16000
Job Category: Power Plant Operations & Maintenance
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Mississippi Power
This position is responsible for operating Boilers, Turbines, Generators, and Auxiliary Equipment. The Operator positions include Auxiliary Operator and Assistant Station Operator. The successful candidate will be placed in a position based upon their experience and have the ability to progress up to the Station Operator position.
Operators must be able to work rotating 12-hour shifts. Shifts consist of days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Must be able to work overtime and call-out duty as needed.
This position will be located at Plant Watson (Gulfport, Mississippi).
Duties and tasks performed by Operators include but are not limited to:
- Operate, maintain, clean, monitor and check the boiler, turbines and auxiliary equipment in the plant
- Maintain logs, records and timesheets accurately
- Assist other operations employees in completing operational tasks
- Learn from operations employees about operations throughout the plant
- Perform Lockout Tagout
- Make routine rounds on equipment
- Perform plant switching
- Troubleshoot equipment issues
- Previous power plant experience preferred
- Previous experience in the operation of Boilers and Turbines preferred
- Experience in a physically demanding work environment and ability to work with all types of tools is preferred
- Operation of boilers, turbines and auxiliary equipment of a generating plant is preferred
- Formal technical education, military experience, power plant experience, heavy or light industrial related experience is preferred
- Experience working rotating shifts preferred
- Possess a valid driver's license required
- Ability to work rotating 12 hours shifts including weekends, nights and holidays
- Ability to work overtime and call-out duty as needed
- Knowledge of Electrical Generation
- Ability to safely perform minor maintenance duties on industrial equipment
- Ability to comprehend highly technical subjects such as water chemistry and turbine dynamics
- Ability to make quick accurate and safe decisions under pressure
- Candidate must exhibit Our Values
- Candidate must incorporate and exhibit PCL principles
- Candidate must demonstrate inclusive culture
- Candidate must have excellent communication skills
- Candidate must be able to professionally communicate with team as well as other departments
If you meet the qualifications for testing, you will be notified via e-mail with instructions on how to register for the test.
Mississippi Power , a subsidiary of Southern Company, provides clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy to more than 192,000 customers and communities in 23 southeast Mississippi counties. For over 100 years, Mississippi Power is a leader in customer service, workforce development and education, environmental stewardship, and employee volunteerism. The company is an industry leader when it comes to working safely, providing around-the-clock reliable service and its expert storm response. Mississippi Power has been at the forefront of innovation in the state through strategic partnerships in electric transportation and solar energy. The company has worked with the Coast Transit Authority to put the state’s first electric public transportation bus in operation and with Forrest County Agriculture High School on the state’s first electric school bus. It also partnered with the Hattiesburg Zoo on a new electric train and worked with the country’s largest Domino’s franchise to electrify its delivery fleet. Also, a leader in renewable energy, Mississippi Power partnered with the Naval Construction Battalion Center to install the first microgrid at a Navy facility. The company was among the first to introduce utility scale solar in the state with nearly 160 MW of renewable energy produced, enough to power 23,000 homes for a year. Mississippi Power’s mission is to provide world-class value to our customers and communities every day.
Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .
Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Job Identification: 16000
Job Category: Power Plant Operations & Maintenance
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Mississippi Power