Instrument & Controls Technician

Instrument & Controls Technician

Plant McIntosh Combined Cycle | Rincon, GA (Savannah Area)

Position Summary

Georgia Power is seeking a skilled and dedicated Instrument & Controls (I&C) Technician to join our team at Plant McIntosh Combined Cycle in Rincon, Georgia, just outside the Savannah area.

As the energy industry continues to experience significant growth, Plant McIntosh plays a critical role in providing reliable energy to our customers and communities. The facility consists of two 2x1 Combined Cycle blocks with combustion turbines capable of operating on both natural gas and fuel oil.

The Instrument & Controls Technician is responsible for providing technical and analytical support for plant control systems and associated electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment. This position performs troubleshooting, maintenance, calibration, testing, and repair of instrumentation and control systems essential to the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, calibrate, and repair plant control systems, including GE Mark VIe Turbine Control Systems and Emerson Ovation Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
• Maintain and repair electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic control systems used to monitor and control plant equipment.
• Inspect, test, calibrate, and repair electrical control circuits, power circuits, instrumentation, and associated control devices.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair instrumentation including:
  • Temperature transmitters and sensors
  • Pressure transmitters and switches
  • Flow meters and flow transmitters
  • Level measurement devices
  • Control valves and valve positioners
• Diagnose and resolve instrumentation and control system issues to ensure reliable plant operation and accurate equipment monitoring.
• Utilize MAXIMO® to manage work orders, maintenance records, equipment history, and inventory activities.
• Partner with Operations and Maintenance personnel to optimize plant performance and reliability.
• Support the development and execution of preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Utilize hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments, and electrical test equipment safely and effectively.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on plant efficiency, reliability, and safety.
• Ensure compliance with all company safety procedures, environmental requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Support outage activities, troubleshooting efforts, and emergency response situations as required.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical discipline from an accredited technical institution or equivalent military technical training required.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems, instrumentation, and industrial control equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, loop drawings, and technical documentation.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and operational excellence.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and effectively within a team environment.
• Successful completion of the Technical Aptitude Test for Instrument & Controls Technicians.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Instrument & Controls Technician in a power generation, industrial, manufacturing, or process-control environment.
• Experience with:
  • GE Mark VIe Turbine Control Systems
  • Emerson Ovation DCS
  • Industrial instrumentation and control systems
  • Electrical control circuits and power circuits
  • Control valves, transmitters, and process measurement devices
• Experience with Maximo® or similar computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Experience supporting Combustion Turbine (CT) and/or Combined Cycle (CC) generating facilities.
• Functional logic diagram interpretation experience.

Behavioral Attributes

The successful candidate will:

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to Georgia Power's Safety Excellence philosophy.
• Exhibit behaviors consistent with the Company's values and culture.
• Maintain a positive attitude and work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrate initiative, accountability, and adaptability in a changing work environment.
• Display strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Value continuous improvement and ongoing professional development.
• Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Successfully manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Working Conditions

• Work in an industrial power generation environment that may include exposure to noise, heat, vibration, dust, and varying weather conditions.
• Perform duties at elevated heights, on grated surfaces, and in confined spaces as required.
• Frequently walk, climb stairs and ladders, bend, stoop, and lift equipment and tools.
• Ability to support a 24/7 operation, including:
  • On-call rotations
  • Weekend and holiday coverage
  • Scheduled and unscheduled overtime
  • Storm restoration and emergency response activities, including hurricane, winter weather, and other severe weather events