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Plant Electrician – Red Hills Power Plant at Southern… · Ackerman
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Plant Electrician – Red Hills Power Plant – Ackerman, MS
Summary of Position Duties:
Plant Red Hills consists of 2 coal fired boilers producing steam for 1 steam turbine. This position is responsible for routine and corrective maintenance and also performs technical and analytical services essential to the control system and associated equipment (electronic, pneumatic and hydraulic) within the plant while supporting Operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting the plant control and electrical systems. These systems include digital control systems, circuits, power circuits, station service equipment, and control devices. Employee will participate in the plant maintenance program and document plant maintenance records in a computer-based work order system, MAXIMO.
Job Experience and Education:
- 2-Year College/Technical degree, military training or apprenticeship program is preferred.
- Minimum of two years experience in electrical and/or electronic, pneumatic, and instrumentation and controls required.
- Experience with digital control systems, PLCs, ABB Control Systems, CEMS and Siemens Control System preferred.
- Experience in a coal fired power plant operations is preferred.
- Must be able to work with limited supervision.
- Must Successfully pass POSS and MASS testing- Required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Must be able to handle complex troubleshooting, high pressure situations and support operations in a changing work environment.
- Candidate must exemplify Our Values and be a team player with a positive attitude towards work.
- Detailed knowledge of plant controls and data acquisition systems desired.
- Must have good problem solving and analytical skills necessary to determine current / future operating conditions and trending for optimized plant performance.
- Must have superior interpersonal skills, ability to work independently, self-directed and an effective team member.
- 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 holiday and back shift work when necessary.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- In-depth knowledge of coal-fired power plant systems (turbine, generator, feedwater, etc.) desired.
Behavioral Attributes
- Must demonstrate "Our Values" of Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity and Superior Performance.
- Demonstrates initiative and personal drive - Values continuous learning and teamwork.
If you meet the preferred hiring criteria, you will be invited to take the POSS/MASS assessment upon completing your application. You will receive two separate invites to test on both the POSS and MASS- both e-mails will have the same subject line. Please schedule both tests together at your earliest convenience (you will see a 3-week expiration on the test).
Practice test:
Please go to the website to access study materials for the Poss and the Mass test: EEI Practice Tests
Practice tests: POSS - Plant Operator & MASS - Power Plant Maintenance
About Company
Company
About Southern Company
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.
Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf. Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.