Southern Company
Instrumentation and Controls Specialist
Bucks, AL
Jul 2, 2025
Full-time
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Instrument & Controls Specialist

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for providing the technical support necessary to maintain the reliable and efficient operation of control systems and associated equipment in the operation of a power generation plant. Position is located at Barry Steam Plant near Mobile, AL.

Summary of Position Duties: 

  • Functions as the Plant subject matter expert for instrumentation and control systems related issues required in the operation of a fossil fuel steam generating plant and/or a gas turbine power plant.
  • Provides a high level of technical expertise to troubleshoot and resolve control problems.
  • Responsible for the maintenance and troubleshooting to support reliable operation of all plant control systems and data acquisition systems.
  • Assists in specification, configuration, field checkout, procurement, start-up and tuning of control systems.
  • Proactively evaluate, enhance, and develop preventative maintenance activities for plant instrumentation and controls systems.
  • Assist in the Cyber Security role to protect the generation assets according to CIP and Corporate guidelines.  Prior Cyber experience is not required.
  • Develops and delivers controls related training for operations and maintenance personnel.
  • Must be prepared to work in an industrial plant environment.  Industrial experience is preferred.  

Job Experience and Education: 

  • Associate degree in instrumentation, controls, and/or electronics is strongly preferred.
  • Extensive plant process and industrial control experience is strongly preferred.
  • Experience working with schematic drawings, wiring diagrams and piping & instrumentation diagrams required.
  • Experience working with programmable logic controllers and distributed control systems is required.
  • Experience with Emerson Ovation preferred. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

  • Must have personal computer skills.
  • Ability to troubleshoot plant control and data acquisition systems.
  • Must possess the aptitude to gain an in-depth working knowledge of digital control systems and field control devices.
  • Must have the ability to provide, understand, and follow highly detailed instructions.
  • Must have the ability to assume a high degree of job responsibility.
  • Ability to interact with associates in an effective and efficient manner.
  • Must be available for callouts and willing to work hours outside those normally scheduled such as nights, holidays and weekends when needed.
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