# Operations Technician (Addison CT)

**Company**: Southern Company
**Location**: Thomaston, GA
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: mid
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Operations
**Industry**: Energy

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## Description

We are seeking an Operations Technician to work at our SPC Plant in Addison, Connecticut, though the physical location of the job is Thomaston, Georgia. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating and maintaining GE 7FA Dual Fuel Gas Turbines at a peaking facility.

The plant consists of 4 combustion turbine units at 167 megawatts each, with a combined nameplate capacity of 668 megawatts.

Responsibilities:

- Operate and maintain a dual-fuel simple cycle site within all compliance and safety guidelines.

- Troubleshoot mechanical, controls, and electrical systems, and complete repairs as necessary.

- Manage the inventory of parts and supplies for the plant control system.

- Maintain plant maintenance records in a computer-based work order system (Maximo).

- Participate in the plant maintenance program as a system owner.

- Pass the TECH test and Ops Tech test to progress to a fully qualified Operations Technician.

Requirements:

- Minimum of two years experience in the operation and maintenance of gas turbine power plants preferred.

- Experience with digital control systems, PLC's, GE 7FA Mark VI, CEMS, and Delta V Control System desired.

- Ability to operate and troubleshoot complex systems.

- Good problem-solving and analytical skills.

- Superior interpersonal skills, proven written and oral communication skills.

- Ability to work independently and as an effective team member.

- Knowledge of GE 7FA combustion turbine operations in both simple & combined cycle plant operations is desired.

Behavioural Attributes:

- Handle complex, pressure situations and adapt to a changing work environment.

- Work well in a small team environment and prioritize the success of the group, with safety as the top priority.

- Support a 24/7 schedule, including holiday, back shift, and call out work when necessary.

- Exemplify company values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, Superior Performance.

Education:

- 2-Year College/Technical Degree with a minimum of two years of experience, or four years experience in power generation desired.

Other Requirements:

- Successful completion of the TECH - Technician Occupations aptitude test for Operations Technicians.

- Periodic travel to attend offsite meetings and assist other SPC facilities.

## Skills

### Required
- GE 7FA Dual Fuel Gas Turbines
- digital control systems
- PLC's
- GE 7FA Mark VI
- CEMS
- Delta V Control System
- troubleshooting
- mechanical systems
- electrical systems
- problem-solving
- analytical skills
- communication skills

### Nice to have
- gas turbine power plants
- simple cycle site operation
- combined cycle plant operations

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