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Southern Company

Chemical Technician

Euharlee, GA · On-site

$17.75 - $23.75/hr

Collect samples from inside the power plant and water treatment plant; Analyze water and ash samples. * Ability to troubleshoot mechanical systems, read and understand schematic diagrams and identify ...

Southern Company

Chemical Technician

Cartersville, GA · On-site

$17.75 - $23.75/hr

Collect samples from inside the power plant and water treatment plant; Analyze water and ash samples. * Ability to troubleshoot mechanical systems, read and understand schematic diagrams and identify ...

Martin Marietta Materials

Plant Operator

Rome, GA

Martin Marietta is seeking a Plant Operator to join our team. The ideal individual will be safety conscious, dependable, and motivated. This individual will be responsible for safely and efficiently ...

Martin Marietta

Plant Operator

Rome, GA

Martin Marietta is seeking a Plant Operator to join our team. The ideal individual will be safety conscious, dependable, and motivated. This individual will be responsible for safely and efficiently ...

Martin Marietta

Plant Operator

Rome, GA

Martin Marietta is seeking a Plant Operator to join our team. The ideal individual will be safety conscious, dependable, and motivated. This individual will be responsible for safely and efficiently ...

Martin Marietta

Plant Operator

Rome, GA · On-site

The Plant Operator will run and monitor plant operations from a centralized location under the direction of the Plant Manager and Foreman. Hours are 6:00 am - 4:00 pm, including weekends and overtime ...

CARLISLE COMPANIES

Plant Manager

Cartersville, GA · On-site

Plant. Job Summary: The Plant Manager has general management responsibility for the overall manufacturing processes as well as the physical facility. This includes accountabilities for all products ...

Greif

Plant Manager

Cedartown, GA

$128K - $218K/yr

Job Requisition #: 033515 Plant Manager (Open) ROLE OVERVIEW : Manages the activities of teams associated with manufacturing, engineering, and production in a manufacturing complex or multiple plant ...

Marketing Alliance Group

Plant Manager

Dalton, GA · On-site

The Plant Manager will provide strategic and operational leadership for Creative Plastics, ensuring the safe, efficient, and profitable execution of all manufacturing activities. This individual will ...

CEMEX

Manager Ready Mix Plant

Dalton, GA · On-site

Job Summary The Ready Plant Manager will manage an assigned territory of the ready mix organization, including the supervision of drivers, scheduling of driver and plant personnel with dispatch ...

CEMEX

Manager Ready Mix Plant

Dalton, GA

Job Summary The Ready Plant Manager will manage an assigned territory of the ready mix organization, including the supervision of drivers, scheduling of driver and plant personnel with dispatch ...

Neaton Rome

Production Plant Operator

Rome, GA

$14.50/hr

Production Plant Operator ID: 1059 Location: Rome GA Department: Operations More about this job ... Powered by ApplicantStack Hiring Automation Software Privacy Policy | Terms of Use

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How much do power plant jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for power plant in Rome, GA is $39.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34.38 and $46.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Power Plant Operator?

Power Plant Operators are responsible for monitoring and controlling equipment to generate and distribute electric power, performing routine inspections, and responding to alarms or operational anomalies. They carefully log operational data, conduct safety checks, and coordinate with maintenance teams to address equipment issues. Operators may also assist with periodic testing, equipment startups or shutdowns, and adhere strictly to regulatory and safety protocols. This hands-on, technical role involves both independent tasks and regular collaboration with engineers and technicians to maintain optimal plant performance.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Power Plant position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Power Plant Operator, you need a solid understanding of electrical and mechanical systems, often supported by a relevant technical degree or vocational training. Familiarity with distributed control systems (DCS), SCADA software, and industry certifications such as NERC or EPA qualifications are highly valuable. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective teamwork help operators excel in dynamic and sometimes high-pressure environments. These skills and qualities are critical for ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable power generation at all times.

What is a Power Plant job?

A Power Plant job involves operating, maintaining, and overseeing equipment that generates electricity. Workers in this field ensure the plant runs efficiently, conduct routine inspections, and troubleshoot issues to prevent downtime. Positions can vary from plant operators and technicians to engineers and maintenance personnel. These roles require technical knowledge, adherence to safety protocols, and sometimes specialized certifications or training.

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Infographic showing various Power Plant job openings in Rome, GA as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 69% Full Time, 29% Part Time, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $82,600 per year, or $39.7 per hour.
Hydro Plant Electrician

Hydro Plant Electrician

Oglethorpe Power Corporation

Rome, GA • On-site

$36.05 - $45/hr

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

The Hydro Plant Electrician is responsible for the lead in performing checkout, troubleshooting, installation, modification, and repair of electrical equipment/controls associated with the following power generating plants: pumped storage and conventional hydroelectric plants and simple cycle gas turbine plants. Performing preventive and predictive maintenance on plant electrical equipment that includes Baker surge testing, partial discharge data collection, thermographic and airborne ultrasonic inspections, high voltage and current testing, TTR testing, and Ductor testing. Responsible for generating electric power in compliance with corporate safety policies, mandatory electric reliability standards, and regulations from FERC, EPA, EPD, OSHA, DOT, and other pertinent governmental authorities.
Job Duties:
  • Takes the lead in performing check-outs, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical equipment such as, but is not limited to, protective relays, over-current devices, meters and transducers, electrical switchgear and circuit breakers, electric motors and motor controls, generators and excitation equipment, batteries, and power inversion and conversion equipment.
    • Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly manner.
    • Observe corporate and plant(s) safety rules and practices.
    • Engage in operations for alteration, installation, or replacement of station electrical components by working with blueprints, electrical schematics, logic diagrams, plans, or sketches. Make necessary changes, remove old components, install new components, and field check the system, as assigned.
    • Perform a variety of duties such as equipment inspection to determine extent of defects, diagnosis of faulty operations and apply corrective methods.
    • Engage in operational tests, lubricate equipment, verify working clearances, and check completed work.
    • Perform preventive and predictive maintenance testing and servicing of components and equipment. While performing these duties, the incumbent may be required to carry up to 75 pounds of tools, equipment, and/or materials. The position may necessitate working within confined spaces and other areas that are typically difficult to access while performing these duties. To access the work locations, the incumbent must be capable of climbing up and down several hundred steps, climb scaffolding, work at heights, within confined spaces, near or over water, near high voltage equipment, and must be able to wear, and use required personnel protective equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus, full face cartridge respirators, and air lined supply respirators.
  • Operate all electrical shop equipment, basic machine shop tools (saws, drill presses, grinders, and hydraulic presses) and have basic welding skills using SMAW, GMAW, and FCAW welding processes to perform, non-structural welds involving reconditioning of parts or fabricating new parts from drawings or plans. Sets up machines for desired operation and performs work within specified tolerances and standards. This work involves exposure to high voltage, welding arcs, and heat/flame. The incumbent must be able to wear and use the required protective equipment.
  • Balance and align plant equipment in the plants owned and/or operated by Plant Operations. During the execution of these tasks, the individual will encounter rotating machinery and may be exposed to high voltage. The incumbent must be able to wear and use the required protective equipment.
  • Maintain job related qualifications and system knowledge of the electrical equipment at the plants serviced. This to be done by attending and participating in scheduled training and safety meetings and acquiring and maintaining skill levels and certifications to complete job tasks.
  • Perform preliminary design of modifications to mechanical systems, which are reviewed for accuracy and for additional support requirements by the Maintenance Manager and/or Senior Electrical Generation Engineer.

Required Qualifications:
Education: High School Graduate-General Studies
Experience: Five (5) years of progressively responsible electrician experience in a hydroelectric and/or gas turbine electric power generating plant is required.
Equivalent Experience: Eight (8) years of progressively responsible electrician experience in an industrial plant is equivalent. Two (2) years of college or technical training in a related technology program are equivalent to two (2) years of experience. Completion of the Rocky Mountain Hydroelectric Plant Maintenance Training Program for a Maintenance Electrician as outlined in Maintenance Training Procedure RMP MD-A002 is equivalent to five (5) years of experience.

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