What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Technician (Central Generation) position at PowerSouth Energy Cooperative?
Plant Technician
(Two Positions)
(Central Generation Department)
PowerSouth Energy Cooperative, headquartered in Andalusia, AL, is a generation and transmission (G&T) electric cooperative with 22 distribution members - 18 electric distribution systems and four municipal electric systems - in Alabama and northwest Florida. PowerSouth's member systems provide power to end-use consumers across 51 counties in Alabama and 10 counties in Florida.
PowerSouth's most important asset is a workforce of more than 560 men and women at nine PowerSouth locations. Safety is PowerSouth's number one core value, and its employees set the bar for safety excellence and have achieved an impressive safety record.
Job Summary & Minimum Qualifications
The purpose of this position is to perform preventive maintenance and minor corrective maintenance activities at the Central Generation facilities and participate in operation of hydro units. This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. The applicant must make an acceptable score on the preemployment placement exercise. The incumbent must successfully participate in the Power Production Employee Training and Development Program curriculum. Working conditions include working twelve (12) hour rotating shifts.
Job Responsibilities
Interested persons who meet the above qualifications may apply on PowerSouth's website at www.powersouth.com/careers by July 14, 2026.
EOE, including disability/vets
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(Two Positions)
(Central Generation Department)
PowerSouth Energy Cooperative, headquartered in Andalusia, AL, is a generation and transmission (G&T) electric cooperative with 22 distribution members - 18 electric distribution systems and four municipal electric systems - in Alabama and northwest Florida. PowerSouth's member systems provide power to end-use consumers across 51 counties in Alabama and 10 counties in Florida.
PowerSouth's most important asset is a workforce of more than 560 men and women at nine PowerSouth locations. Safety is PowerSouth's number one core value, and its employees set the bar for safety excellence and have achieved an impressive safety record.
Job Summary & Minimum Qualifications
The purpose of this position is to perform preventive maintenance and minor corrective maintenance activities at the Central Generation facilities and participate in operation of hydro units. This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. The applicant must make an acceptable score on the preemployment placement exercise. The incumbent must successfully participate in the Power Production Employee Training and Development Program curriculum. Working conditions include working twelve (12) hour rotating shifts.
Job Responsibilities
- Performs preventive maintenance and assists in minor corrective maintenance of the Central Generation facilities.
- Participates in the safe operation of the hydro turbine and associated auxiliaries including reading, recording, and interpreting plant instrumentation and making adjustments as needed, and operates flood control equipment during emergencies.
- Performs routine inspections of the Central Generation facilities to detect abnormal conditions or conditions that require repairs.
- Successfully participates in and completes classroom and on the job training including observation of safety rules and practices and environmental compliance guidelines, maintaining a clean work area and identifying potential problems and hazards required for the positions and assists in training other plant technicians as required.
- Medical and Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Pension Plan funded 100% by the company
- 401(k) Plan with up to 5% employer match
- Group Life Benefits
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Personal and Sick Leave
- Educational Assistance
Interested persons who meet the above qualifications may apply on PowerSouth's website at www.powersouth.com/careers by July 14, 2026.
EOE, including disability/vets
Job Posted by ApplicantPro