Description
We are seeking a highly skilled General Plant Operator (GPO) to join our team at Plant Yates in Newnan, GA. As a GPO, you will be responsible for operating, monitoring, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical, instrumentation, and mechanical power plant equipment related to the operation of a combined cycle and/or combustion turbine power plant.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial maintenance and troubleshooting, with experience in combustion turbines, combined cycles, or fossil steam boiler-turbines. You will be expected to work independently, communicate effectively with plant stakeholders, and perform thorough operator rounds to evaluate equipment conditions and identify potential hazards.
Key responsibilities include:
- Operating and maintaining plant equipment, including combined cycle and combustion turbine plants
- Troubleshooting and repairing electrical and mechanical equipment
- Performing operator rounds to evaluate equipment conditions and identify potential hazards
- Writing condition reports for noted deficiencies
- Maintaining plant maintenance records in a computer-based work order system (Maximo)
- Working with minimal supervision and acquiring basic computer skills
- Collaborating with other departments to support planning and scheduling activities
- Maintaining proper documentation for assigned systems
Requirements:
- High school graduate or equivalent
- 2-year college/technical degree or equivalent military training preferred
- Combustion turbine, combined cycle, or fossil steam boiler-turbine experience desired
- Previous operations experience desired
- Industrial maintenance and troubleshooting experience required (five or more years desired)
- Experience in industrial electrical/mechanical/I&C or certified training desired
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package
As a General Plant Operator at Georgia Power Company, you will be part of a team that values safety, integrity, and performance. If you are a motivated and highly skilled individual looking for a challenging role, we encourage you to apply.
Other Attributes:
- Ability to support a 24/7 shift schedule, including overtime, holiday, and back shift work
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Team player
- Ability to handle complex, pressure situations and adapt to a changing work environment
- Self-starter, highly motivated, and able to organize work with minimal supervision
Pre-Employment Testing:
- Candidates must pass the pre-employment testing: GPO3 Test
Role Model for Southern Company Behaviors:
- Safety First
- Intentional Inclusion
- Act with Integrity
- Superior Performance