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Instrument & Controls Technician (I, II, Sr.)

Southern Company · southerncompany.com
EuharleeSenior
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A senior full-time Technician (general) role at Southern Company in Euharlee. Skills mentioned: PLC.

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Found
11 d ago · posted 2026-10-30
Location
Euharlee, GA

Full description

Instrument & Controls Technician (I, II, Sr.) This position performs technical and analytical services essential to the control systems and associated equipment (electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic) for the operation of Plant Bowen which consists of (4) Super Critical Units and (2) two Auxiliary Boilers. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting the plant controls and electrical systems and completing repairs as necessary. These systems include Digital Control Systems, Turbine Control Systems, PLC’s, Distributed Controls Systems (DCS), control circuits, power circuits, and control devices on equipment within the plant. The successful candidate will maintain instrumentation including but not limited to, pressure, temperature, level, and flow devices that provide input to the various control systems. The successful candidate must understand and utilize a variety of hand tools, power tools, measurement, and test equipment in the performance of duties. JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities) Job Experience and Education • An approved two-year technical associate’s degree from a certified technical institution or military equivalent training (i.e. Completion of Navy Nuclear Power School) is required • Minimum of two years’ experience in electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic instrumentation and controls in Power Plant Maintenance is preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Experience with various Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Turbine Control Systems (TCS), PLCs, Continuous Emission Monitoring System (CEMS) equipment, and other digital control systems desired • Must be able to troubleshoot complex systems • 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 trends for optimizing plant performance Behavioral Attributes • Must have superior interpersonal skills, proven written and oral communication skills; ability to work independently and as an effective team member • Must be able to handle complex, high-pressure situations and be adaptable to a changing work environment • Effective oral and written communication skills; demonstrates initiative, personal drive, safety as a core value, values continuous learning, and teamwork; must be able to work with limited supervision • Candidate must exemplify Our Values (Safety First, Superior Performance, Act with Integrity, and Intentional Inclusion) and be a team player with a positive attitude towards work Other requirements • Successful completion of the Technical Aptitude Tests for Instrument & Controls Technicians • Must be available for night, overtime, weekend, and holiday work as required. This may include storm duty, including hurricane or winter storm duty, as needed. • Occasional travel (10%) If this job is determined to be a critical job, limitations for transferring internally within the Company may apply for a set period of time. If applicable, details will be shared during the selection process.

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