Instrument & Controls Technician (Plant Cleveland)

Job ID: 22354 | Full-time | Southern Power (subsidiary of Southern Company)

About the role

Southern Power Plant Cleveland, a power generation facility in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, seeks an Instrument & Controls Technician. The role involves maintaining control systems and associated equipment (electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic) for a Siemens F‑class simple‑cycle dual‑fuel combustion turbine facility. This multi‑craft position owns daily decision‑making and system responsibility for Plant Cleveland and the broader Southern Power fleet.

Responsibilities

• Maintain plant control systems and associated electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment
• Troubleshoot plant control and electrical systems
• Maintain plant maintenance records in the Maximo computer‑based work order system
• Exercise daily decision‑making and system ownership for Plant Cleveland and the Southern Power fleet

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience with electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic instrumentation and control systems in power plants (preferred)
• Significant hands‑on experience with plant control systems (strongly desired)
• Experience with Siemens T3000 control systems (preferred)
• Experience with CEMS, PLCs, and Siemens F‑class gas turbine operation (desired)
• Approved two‑year technical degree from a certified technical institution, or military/similar relevant work experience (preferred)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an industrial environment (desired)
• Successful completion of the Technical Aptitude Test for Instrument & Controls Technicians
• Availability for night, overtime, weekend, and holiday work as required, including storm duty (hurricane, winter, etc.)
• Prompt response to emergency call‑outs
• Occasional travel up to 25%

Skills

• Troubleshooting of complex systems
• Extensive knowledge of plant control and data acquisition systems; Siemens T3000 expertise preferred
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills to determine current/future operating conditions and trends for optimizing plant performance
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as an effective team member
• Working knowledge of F‑class combustion turbine operations and maintenance (a plus)
• Ability to handle complex, high‑pressure situations and adapt to a changing work environment, including extended days without notice
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with work management software (preferred)
• Self‑starter, highly motivated, able to organize work with minimal supervision
• Exemplifies company values; team player with a positive attitude

Schedule

• Full‑time
• Night, overtime, weekend, and holiday work as required
• Storm duty (hurricane, winter, or other storm‑related response) as needed
• Emergency call‑out response
• Occasional travel up to 25%

Benefits & Compensation

Southern Company offers a comprehensive total rewards strategy including competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees, and health, welfare, and retirement benefits supporting physical, financial, and emotional/social well‑being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation such as an incentive program, subject to the terms of the applicable plan(s). A summary of benefits is available at SOCO-Benefits.pdf; specific details will be provided during the hiring process.