Maintenance Specialist

Job Summary

This position is expected to manage the overall health of the assigned plant system(s) in the following ways: The identification & coordination of Maintenance in order to ensure generating availability, efficiency, and reliability in an economical manner. The development and installation of special plant improvement projects. Providing technical direction and maintenance expertise to Maintenance personnel, in both on-the-job and classroom environments. Develop and track budgets (current, & 5 year) for assigned process and equipment needs. Perform the roles and responsibilities of a System Owner.

Job Requirements

• Must possess extensive experience in the Operations and/or Maintenance of Electric Generating Plants.
• Thorough understanding of plant equipment, systems and operation in order to provide solutions to equipment problems that is cost effective and adequate to meet the intended needs.
• Ability to analyze critical situations; determine competent solutions with implementation in a safe and effective manner. Ability to work with people to achieve organizational objectives.
• Ability to make decisions and demonstrate short/long-term strategic planning skills.
• Must possess effective written and oral communications skills.
• Must be proficient in use of computer-based applications including Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Must be available for on-call & outage responsibilities at intervals throughout the year. This could include the need to work nightshifts and weekends as the project/situation would require.
• Must represent yourself and the company with the utmost integrity, ethical behavior, and professionalism.
  
  

Job Responsibilities

• Required to monitor routine operation of assigned Plant Equipment, investigate improvements of Equipment on an ongoing basis, deriving work scopes and solutions, and implement action plans.
• Develop and track routine, outage and capital budgets for assigned equipment, systems, and/or processes.
• Execute major maintenance or replacement activities by providing specific direction and coordination of assigned Maintenance crews and/or contractor personnel, monitoring quality, cost and adherence to contract specifications, including but not limited to OSHA and Environmental regulations.
• Provide technical direction and expertise to Maintenance personnel, both on-the-job and in classrooms. May administer training and testing programs for Maintenance personnel.
• Analyze critical situations with plant equipment; determine Root Cause Analysis, develop competent solutions with implementation in a safe and effective manner.
• Establish an ongoing relationship with key vendors; gather and analyze acceptance data on new/rebuilt equipment; and stay informed of current technology.
• Support Southern Company operating and maintenance standards.
• Utilize Enterprise Solutions tools such as Maximo, oracle, etc. for daily work management.
  
  

Alabama Power provides safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to 1.5 million customers across the lower two-thirds of Alabama.

For more information, visit www.AlabamaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/AlabamaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/AlabamaPower), LinkedIn (Linkedin.com/company/alabama-power), and Instagram (Instagram.com/alabamapower).

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial 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 infrastructure company 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 our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero 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 and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. 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.

Job Identification: 11191

Job Category: Power Plant Operations & Maintenance

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Alabama Power