Description
Georgia Power is seeking a skilled and dedicated Instrument & Controls (I&C) Technician to join our team at Plant McIntosh Combined Cycle in Rincon, Georgia.
The Instrument & Controls Technician is responsible for providing technical and analytical support for plant control systems and associated electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, maintain, calibrate, and repair plant control systems, including GE Mark VIe Turbine Control Systems and Emerson Ovation Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
- Maintain and repair electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic control systems used to monitor and control plant equipment.
- Inspect, test, calibrate, and repair electrical control circuits, power circuits, instrumentation, and associated control devices.
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair instrumentation, including temperature transmitters and sensors, pressure transmitters and switches, flow meters and flow transmitters, level measurement devices, control valves, and valve positioners.
- Diagnose and resolve instrumentation and control system issues to ensure reliable plant operation and accurate equipment monitoring.
- Utilize MAXIMO to manage work orders, maintenance records, equipment history, and inventory activities.
- Partner with Operations and Maintenance personnel to optimize plant performance and reliability.
- Support the development and execution of preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
- Utilize hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments, and electrical test equipment safely and effectively.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on plant efficiency, reliability, and safety.
- Ensure compliance with all company safety procedures, environmental requirements, and regulatory standards.
- Support outage activities, troubleshooting efforts, and emergency response situations as required.
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree in a technical discipline from an accredited technical institution or equivalent military technical training required.
- Working knowledge of electrical systems, instrumentation, and industrial control equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, loop drawings, and technical documentation.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and operational excellence.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and effectively within a team environment.
- Successful completion of the Technical Aptitude Test for Instrument & Controls Technicians.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience as an Instrument & Controls Technician in a power generation, industrial, manufacturing, or process-control environment.
- Experience with GE Mark VIe Turbine Control Systems, Emerson Ovation DCS, industrial instrumentation and control systems, electrical control circuits and power circuits, control valves, transmitters, and process measurement devices.
- Experience with Maximo or similar computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
- Experience supporting Combustion Turbine (CT) and/or Combined Cycle (CC) generating facilities.
- Functional logic diagram interpretation experience.
Behavioral Attributes
The successful candidate will:
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to Georgia Power's Safety Excellence philosophy.
- Exhibit behaviors consistent with the Company's values and culture.
- Maintain a positive attitude and work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
- Demonstrate initiative, accountability, and adaptability in a changing work environment.
- Display strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Value continuous improvement and ongoing professional development.
- Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Successfully manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Working Conditions
- Work in an industrial power generation environment that may include exposure to noise, heat, vibration, dust, and varying weather conditions.
- Perform duties at elevated heights, on grated surfaces, and in confined spaces as required.
- Frequently walk, climb stairs and ladders, bend, stoop, and lift equipment and tools.
- Ability to support a 24/7 operation, including on-call rotations, weekend and holiday coverage, scheduled and unscheduled overtime, and storm restoration and emergency response activities.