Operations Technician – SPC Plant Wansley CC

Operations Technician

SPC Plant Wansley-CC

We are currently seeking candidates for the position of Operations Technician for 2 two-on-one natural-gas fired combined cycle units in the Franklin, GA area. The successful candidate for this position will be responsible for overall operations and maintenance of these units which includes starting up, shutting down, monitoring, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing the plant's electrical, instrumentation and mechanical equipment. This position also includes maintaining plant maintenance records in a computer-based work order system (Maximo) as well as participating in the plant’s maintenance program as a system owner. Operations Review Board team participation is expected at various times as well. 

JOB SUMMARY 

This position will be responsible for operating two units. It also includes monitoring, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of all electrical, instrumentation and mechanical power plant equipment, and various other duties. 

Job Experience 

• Previous power plant, turbine, or boiler experience is preferred. 
• Gas turbine or combined cycle experience preferred. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 

• Strong mechanical and electric aptitude and a demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical equipment are required. 
• Instrumentation experience is a plus. Other Attributes - Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, team player. 
• Must be able to handle complex, pressure situations and be adaptable to a changing work environment. Must be able to support a 24/7 schedule, including holiday and back shift work when necessary. 
• Must be a self-starter. 
• Must be able to pass the pre-employment testing.

Practice Test 

Many of our tests have practice tests available; there is one available for the TECH test; there is a GPO testing FAQ. 

• Click this link for the GPO testing FAQs: https://www.southerncompany.com/content/dam/southerncompany/pdfs/careers/gpostudyguide.pdf?_gl=1*1oyqlfu*_gcl_dc*R0NMLjE3MjkxODg1MjUuODVhNWIzZDJhMDhlMWEwMzMwY2JkNGMzZjIxODQ5ZDM.*_ga*MTUyODk0MjAyMC4xNzI5MTg4NTA3*_ga_798KVBGGQZ*MTczMDkyMDE4MS4yLjEuMTczMDkyMDIxMy4wLjAuMA..
• Logon to this website and follow the instruction below to access study materials for the TECH test: https://eeitests.org/onlineproducts/ProductsMenu.aspx
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Practice tests: TECH - Technician Occupations 

Limited Relocation assistance will be provided. 

Southern Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company, is a leading U.S. wholesale energy provider meeting the electricity needs of municipalities, electric cooperatives, investor-owned utilities, and other energy customers. Southern Power and its subsidiaries own 55 facilities operating or under construction in 14 states with more than 12,500 MW of generating capacity in Alabama, California, Delaware, Georgia, Kansas, Maine, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, West Virginia, and Washington.
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