Instrument & Controls Technician

Position Overview:

This position performs technical and field services essential to the control systems and associated equipment (electronic, pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic) for the operation of Plant Yates. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting the plant controls and electrical systems and completing repairs, as necessary. These systems include Digital Control Systems, Turbine Control Systems, PLCs, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), control circuits, power circuits, and control devices on plant equipment within the plant. The successful candidate will maintain instrumentation, including but not limited to, pressure, temperature, level, and flow devices that provide input to the various control systems. The successful candidate must understand and utilize a variety of hand tools, power tools, measurement, and test equipment in the performance of duties.

Job Requirements (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

Job Experience and Education:

• An approved two-year technical associate’s degree from a certified technical institution or military equivalent training (e.g., completion of Navy Nuclear Power School) is required.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic instrumentation and controls in Power Plant Maintenance is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience with various Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Turbine Control Systems (TCS), PLCs, Continuous Emission Monitoring System (CEMS) equipment, and other digital control systems are desired.
• Must be able to troubleshoot complex systems.
• Detailed knowledge of plant controls and data acquisition systems is desired.
• Must have good problem-solving and analytical skills necessary to determine current/future operating conditions and trends for optimizing plant performance.

Behavioral Attributes:

• Must have superior interpersonal skills, proven written and oral communication skills; ability to work independently and as an effective team member across departmental lines when needed. 
• Must be able to manage complex, high-pressure situations and be adaptable to a changing work environment.
• Effective oral and written communication skills; demonstrate initiative, personal drive, safety as a core value, values continuous learning, and teamwork; must be able to work with limited supervision.
• Candidate must exemplify Our Values (Safety First, Superior Performance, Act with Integrity, and Intentional Inclusion) and be a team player with a positive attitude towards work.

Other Requirements:

• Successful completion of the Technical Aptitude Tests for Instrument & Controls Technicians.
• Must be available for night, overtime, weekend, and holiday work as required. 
• Occasional travel (10%).
• New employees hired from outside the company for noncovered GPC Generation jobs that are identified as critical roles will only be eligible to apply for available internal job opportunities within their original plant location during their first 24 months of employment. After 24 months of employment, new employees in these jobs may apply for job opportunities throughout the Southern Company system, regardless of location or department.