Operations Technician; SPC Plant Franklin

Job Summary

An operations technician is primarily responsible for the operation and maintenance of the power plant on a 24/7 – 365 basis. Additional responsibilities will include monitoring, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing the plant's electrical and mechanical equipment, utilizing a computerized work order management system (Maximo®) and other common programs as well as actively participating in the fleet-wide operation review boards as a system owner.

• Previous power plant experience is preferred.
• Combined Cycle Operations experience preferred.
• Electrical Troubleshooting experience preferred.

• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical equipment is required.
• Previous Operations Experience a plus.
• Instrumentation experience is a plus.

• Excellent communication, problem solving, and team skills required.
• Demonstrate Our Values
• 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 holidays.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with work management software (Maximo®) preferred.
• Must be a self-starter, highly motivated, and able to organize work with minimal supervision.
• Must successfully pass the TECH test.
• Must be able to pass the Ops Tech test to progress to a fully qualified Operations Technician.

• Operations & Maintenance of Three, 2 on 1 Combined Cycle Units.
• Electrical Troubleshooting and Maintenance on Balance of Plant equipment (Electric Motors, Breakers, Actuators, Relays, etc.)
• Mechanical Troubleshooting and Maintenance on Balance of Plant equipment (Pumps, Valves, Fans, etc.)
• GE Mark VIe and Ovation DCS control system troubleshooting and operation.
• Must have a self-directed mindset.
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Actively participate in SPC operations review board teams/Technical teams when assigned.
• System ownership
  - Develop work scope for outages and routine maintenance on assigned system, share best practices across fleet, establish budget for assigned system (replacements and/or maintenance cost)
• Clearly communicate complex issues to management, vendors, and external personnel to resolve problems quickly and effectively.

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.

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  .

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