Georgia Power Company – Plant McIntosh
Position Summary
Plant McIntosh is seeking highly skilled, multidiscipline candidates for a General Plant Operator (GPO) to operate and maintain our Combined Cycle power plant in Rincon, GA. The General Plant Operator (GPO) is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of our combined cycle units. This position monitors and operates plant equipment, responds to changing system conditions, performs routine inspections, supports maintenance activities, and helps ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. The GPO works closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, and planning personnel to maximize plant performance, reliability, and availability.
Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve operational issues in a fast-paced industrial environment. The position requires excellent communication skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and a continuous focus on operational excellence and plant reliability. Responsibilities include equipment monitoring, plant rounds, alarm response, documentation, lockout/tagout administration, maintenance support, outage support, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance plant performance and efficiency.
Plant McIntosh Combined Cycle is located in Rincon, GA, in Effingham County, and helps meet growing customer demand for electricity in the Southeast. Current complement is two natural gas-fired combined cycle units, each capable of generating approximately 700 megawatts each. Each CC unit consists of two GE 7FA combustion turbines, two HRSGs, and one Alstom steam turbine. The McIntosh Combined Cycle facility is located within the larger Plant McIntosh site, which also includes the McIntosh CT facility, featuring eight ABB simple-cycle combustion turbines, and the 10 MW McIntosh Solar facility.
Main Job Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor power plant equipment and systems to ensure safe and reliable operation.
- Follow all safety procedures and promote a strong safety culture.
- Perform routine plant inspections, equipment rounds, and operational checks.
- Respond to alarms, abnormal conditions, and operational events.
- Execute plant startup, shutdown, and switching activities in accordance with approved procedures.
- Maintain accurate operating logs, reports, and shift turnover communications.
- Support preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and outage activities.
- Administer and support Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and other safe work practices.
- Identify equipment issues, troubleshoot problems, and document findings through plant work management systems.
Support plant reliability, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Job Requirements
Education and Experience
- High School Graduate or Equivalent required.
- 2-Year College/Technical Degree or Equivalent Military Training preferred
- Experience operating combustion turbine, combined cycle, fossil steam boiler-turbine is highly desired.
- Experience in industrial electrical and mechanical maintenance or certified training is desired. 5+ years of experience is highly desired.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to learn how to independently operate a combined cycle plant.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
- Excellent communication and problem solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Strong mechanical and electrical maintenance aptitude such as troubleshooting and repairing equipment.
- Ability to follow procedures and checklists for critical activities such as unit startups and shutdowns.
- Ability to use a computer and handheld electronics.
- Self-starting and motivated to organize work.
- Ability to work cooperatively with other personnel and craft.
- Ability to work in complex and stressful situations.
- Ability to quickly adapt to changing work conditions.
- Ability to support a 24/7 shift schedule, including night, weekend, holiday, and overtime work.
- Ability to perform duties using personal protective equipment (PPE) which includes hard hats, ear and ear protection, safety toe shoes, gloves, and other appropriate gear.
Must be able to work in difficult environments including and not limited to: confined spaces, extreme hot and cold temperatures, indoor and outdoor environments, loud noise, and locations accessible only via vertical ladders or over uneven spaces, cat walks, high elevations up to 100 feet, or working on grated surfaces/platforms.
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Must be able to pass the pre-employment testing: GPO3 Test
This position is covered under a collective bargaining unit and has a starting wage of $51.92/hr.
Additional Information
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.
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeogiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).
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.
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
