Plant Technician (Central Generation)

Job Description

Job Description

Plant Technician

(Central Generation Department)

PowerSouth Energy Cooperative, headquartered in Andalusia, AL, is a generation and transmission (G&T) electric cooperative serving the wholesale power needs of 20 distribution members - 16 electric cooperatives and four municipal electric systems - in Alabama and northwest Florida. Today, PowerSouth remains a trusted energy provider for our member systems, who serve end-use consumers in 39 counties in Alabama and ten counties in Florida.

PowerSouth's most important asset is a workforce of over 500 men and women at nine PowerSouth locations. Safety is PowerSouth's number one core value, and our employees set the bar for safety excellence and have achieved an impressive safety record.

JOB SUMMARY & MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The purpose of this position is to perform preventive maintenance and minor corrective maintenance activities at the Central Generation facilities and participate in operation of hydro units. This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. The applicant must make an acceptable score on the pre­employment placement exercise. The incumbent must successfully participate in the Central Generation Employee Training Program curriculum. Working conditions include working twelve (12) hour rotating shifts.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs preventive maintenance and assists in minor corrective maintenance of the Central Generation facilities.
• Participates in the safe operation of the hydro turbine and associated auxiliaries, including reading, recording, and interpreting plant instrumentation and making adjustments as needed, and operates flood control equipment during emergencies.
• Performs routine inspections of the Central Generation facilities to detect abnormal conditions or conditions that require repairs.
• Successfully participates in and completes classroom and on the job training, including observation of safety rules and practices and environmental compliance guidelines, maintaining a clean work area and identifying potential problems and hazards required for the positions and assists in training other plant technicians as required.

BENEFITS:

• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Pension Plan funded 100% by the company
• 401(k) Plan with up to 5% employer match
• Group Life Benefits
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Personal and Sick Leave
• Educational Assistance

Employment is subject to a negative drug screen, background check, and completion of a comprehensive application for employment.

Interested persons who meet the above qualifications may apply on PowerSouth's website at by September 3, 2025.

EOE, including disability/vets