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Operations Technician - SPC Plant Addison
SPC is currently seeking candidates for an Operations Technician position to operate and maintain GE 7FA Dual Fuel Gas Turbines at a peaking facility in Thomaston, GA. The plant consists of 4 combustion turbine units at 167 megawatts each, with a combined nameplate capacity of 668 megawatts.
Qualifications include:
- Operations and maintenance (including instrumentation and controls as well) of a dual-fuel simple cycle site within all compliance and safety guidelines.
- Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, controls, and electrical systems, while also completing repairs as necessary are required. This includes digital control system & circuits, power circuits, and control devices on plant equipment outside the control room.
- Manage the inventory of parts and supplies for the plant control system.
- Maintain plant maintenance records in a computer-based work order system (Maximo).
- Participate in the plant maintenance program as a system owner.
- Must successfully pass the TECH test.
- Must be able to pass the Ops Tech test to progress to a fully qualified Operations Technician.
Job Experience
- Minimum of two years experience in the operation and maintenance of gas turbine power plants preferred.
- Experience with digital control systems, PLC's, GE 7FA Mark VI, CEMS, and Delta V Control System desired.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Must be able to operate and troubleshoot complex systems.
- Knowledge of plant control and data acquisition systems desired.
- Must have good problem solving and analytical skills necessary to determine current / future operating conditions and trends for optimizing plant performance.
- Must have superior interpersonal skills, proven written and oral communication skills; ability to work independently and as an effective team member.
- Knowledge of GE 7FA combustion turbine operations in both simple & combined cycle plant operations is desired.
Behavioral Attributes
- Must be able to handle complex, pressure situations and be adaptable to a changing work environment.
- Must be able to work well in a small team environment and keep the success of the group as a high priority, only second to safety.
- Must be able to support a 24/7 schedule, including holiday, back shift, and call out work when necessary.
- Candidate must exemplify Our Values:
- Safety First
- Intentional Inclusion
- Act with Integrity Superior Performance
Education
- 2-Year College/Technical Degree with a minimum of two years of experience, or four years experience in power generation desired.
Other Requirements
- Successful completion of the TECH - Technician Occupations aptitude test for Operations Technicians.
- The successful candidate will be required to travel periodically to attend offsite meetings and to assist other SPC facilities.
Practice Test
TECH test: https://eeitests.org/onlineproducts/signin?token=233343b7b6244a829f2ee2fb914fa848
Click on "EEI Practice Test" on the right-hand side; a new window to the Edison Electric Institute© website will open.
Practice tests: TECH - Technician Occupations
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.
Benefits:
401K Plan, Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off