Operations Technician - 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.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills)

Experience:

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

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

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.

Other Attributes:

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.

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

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.

Practice Test

TECH test: Online Products Login Page (eei.org)

Click on "EEI Practice Test" on the right-hand side; a new window to the Edison Electric Institute© website will open. 

Use the following information to log into the site to access the practice test: 

Name: southern Password: testing

Practice tests: TECH - Technician Occupations