Maintenance Specialist (Plant Bowen) - System X

Description

Maintenance Specialist- System X (FGD/Scrubber)

Plant Bowen, Cartersville, GA

Job Summary

This position will be accountable for strategic direction, oversight, and all maintenance activities associated with FGD system and associated equipment which will include technical support, outage planning/scheduling and coordination, routine maintenance planning, project coordination, and capital and O&M budget tracking.

Job Responsibilities

• Continually seek to improve the availability, efficiency, and reliability of the FGD system and associated environmental equipment in an economic manner
• Provide coordination and technical direction for maintenance and project related work activities of mechanical, electrical, I&C, and contract personnel
• Analyze issues and provide a timely response to equipment or system problems
• Development and installation of special improvement projects for the FGD system and associated equipment
• Develop and maintain budgets (current, 5 year, and 10 year) for FGD system and associated equipment
• Support and review Root Cause Analyses on the system
• Develop and maintain a robust maintenance strategy
• Routine, project, and outage planning, coordination, and procurement of labor and materials
• Administration and coordination of contractors and vendors
• Establish an ongoing relationship with vendors and intercompany personnel; gather and analyze acceptance data on new/rebuild equipment and stay informed of current technology
• Must have a thorough understanding of Maximo and relevant computer applications in order to monitor work order progress, parts status, and labor utilization
• Must be available for weekend, holiday, extended hours, and call-out responsibilities on a 24-hour basis

Education Requirements

• A technical degree or equivalent is desired

Experience Requirements

• Formal training in engineering and/or experience related to FGD maintenance or operation
• 5 years of experience in the operation and maintenance of power plant equipment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Requirements:

• Technical background on operation and maintenance of environmental controls equipment
• Short and long-term strategic planning skills
• Ability to analyze critical situations; determine competent solutions with implementation in a safe and effective manner.
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external customers and technical support
• Ability to multitask and handle a high volume of work
• Proficient in relevant computer applications (Maximo, OIS, and various Microsoft Office software programs)
• Demonstrated planning and organization skills
• Understanding of IBEW and local craft labor contracts
• Proven leadership skills
• Strong communication skills

Georgia Power Company has classified this position as "Safety Sensitive" and as such is subject to relevant pre-employment screening(s) to determine fitness for duty. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the applicant successfully completing all required fitness assessments

Georgia Power is an investor-owned, tax-paying utility that serves 2.25 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. The largest of four electric utilities that make up Southern Company, Georgia Power, has been providing electricity to Georgia for more than a century at rates well below the national average.

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is America-s premier energy company, with 44,000 megawatts of generating capacity and 1,500 billion cubic feet of combined natural gas consumption and throughput volume serving 9 million electric and gas utility customers through its subsidiaries. The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric utilities in four states, natural gas distribution utilities in seven states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America and a national recognized provider of customized energy solutions, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices that are below the national average. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, Southern Company and its subsidiaries are inventing America-s energy future by developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, 21st century coal, natural gas, renewables and energy efficiency, and creating new products and services for the benefit of customers. Southern Company has been named by the U.S. Department of Defense and G.I. Jobs magazine as a top military employer, recognized among the Top 50 Companies for Diversity by DiversityInc, listed by Black Enterprise magazine as one of the 40 Best Companies for Diversity and designated a Top Employer for Hispanics by Hispanic Network. The company has earned a National Award of Nuclear Science and History from the National Atomic Museum Foundation for its leadership and commitment to nuclear development and is continually ranked among the top utilities in Fortune-s annual World's Most Admired Electric and Gas Utility rankings. Visit our website at www.southerncompany.com.

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 Field: Power Plant Operations & Maintenance

Job Type: Standard

Primary Location: Georgia-North Georgia-Cartersville

Operating Company: Georgia Power Company

Job Type: Standard

Travel (Up to...): No

Work Location(s):

Plant Bowen - 317 Covered Bridge Road, SW (317CARTERSVILLE)

317 Covered Bridge Road, SW

Cartersville, 30120

Req ID: GPC2009448