Job Requirements

•  Ability to perform thorough and effective operator rounds, evaluate equipment conditions, heat rate losses, and any potential hazards.  Write condition reports for any noted deficiencies.
• Must be able to learn how to independently operate a combined cycle and/or combustion turbine plant and communicate effectively with plant stakeholders.  This includes following procedures and checklists for unit start-up and shutdowns.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to apply principles of logical thinking and deal with situations that are countered.
• Strong mechanical and electric aptitude and a demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical equipment are required.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are required.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision and acquire basic computer skills.
• Work with other departments for the successful execution of scheduled work and planned outages by supporting planning and scheduling activities.  This includes assisting with work scope identification through system walk downs and evaluations.
• Maintain proper documentation for assigned system (inspection reports, outage reports, equipment specifications, etc.)
• Must be able to work in difficult environments including confined spaces, extreme hot and cold temperatures, indoors and outdoors, around loud noise and locations accessible only via vertical ladders or over uneven spaces, cat walks, climbing high elevations up to 100 feet or working on grated surfaces/platforms.
• Must perform duties wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) which may include  safety glasses, hard hats, respirator, dust mask, steel toe shoes, gloves and hearing protection.

Other Attributes

• Must be able to support a 24/7 shift schedule, including overtime, holiday and back shift work.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, team player.
• Must be able to handle complex, pressure situations and be adaptable to a changing work environment.
• Must be a self-starter, highly motivated, and able to organize work with minimal supervision
• Role Model for Southern Company Behaviors – Our Values
  • Safety First
  • Unquestionable Trust
  • Superior Performance
  • Total Commitment

Must be able to pass the pre-employment testing: GPO 2.0 Test *

This is a covered role and has a starting salary of $8333 per month, $99,996 per year

*New testing standards for General Plant Operators went into effect January 1, 2019.  All interested candidates who previously qualified on the previous GPO test must take and qualify on the new GPO 2.0 test to be considered.  If you meet the basic job requirements during the screening process, you will receive an invitation to take the GPO 2.0 test to meet the new requirements for General Plant Operators.