Technical Training Instructor – Mechanical (Bevill State)
Southern Company Services, Technical Training
This position will be located at the BSCC Sumiton Campus
Summary of Position Duties
In this position you will develop technical procedures, training curriculum, and individual lessons and conduct classroom and skills training for craft classifications (Mechanical Apprentices and Journeyman) and other personnel in the Mechanical area for fossil/hydro/CC generating plants. You will also have the opportunity to manage special projects and provide training solutions for plant issues, working with other Southern Company Generation (SCG) Subject Matter Experts (SME). This position works in a fast paced, "hands on" environment, requiring the ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and problem solve. You must be a self-starter who can multi-task and work well with little supervision. The job will require a good amount travel to various plant sites when requested.
Education & Job Experience
- Technical or B.S. degree in related field desired. Suitable job experience will be accepted.
- Specific experience working in power plant mechanical maintenance is required (experience can include working directly at a plant OR indirectly supporting the plant)
- Five (5) years as a Journeyman or specialist level work experience in Mechanical Maintenance of a fossil fuel electric generating plant strongly preferred.
- Experience delivering technical training in power generation strongly preferred.
- Experience in consulting with others to determine appropriate solutions to performance problems.
- Experience operating small equipment (i.e., skid steers, mobile crane, aerial lift, overhead crane, etc.) strongly preferred.
- Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credentials preferred.
- Aerial lift, Forklift and rigging certification preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of and ability to safely perform all job tasks associated with general operations and operating and maintaining specific equipment in the Mechanical area of a fossil/hydro/CC generating plant.
- Exceptional technical writing, communications, facilitation, presentation and relationship management skills.
- Familiar with, and able to use, training development procedures including analysis, design, implementation, and evaluation of training.
- Analytical ability regarding job and task analysis.
- Ability to work with little supervision in office and plant settings.
- Ability to communicate effectively with plant and other employee development personnel to accurately determine needs and devise and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Computer proficiency with Microsoft tools - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
- Apply various aspects of adult education, including classroom, on-the-job, self-paced instruction, and other educational technologies as related to specific content.
- GTAW (Tig) and SMAW (Stick) welding proficiency.
Travel Requirements
- This position will require some daytrip and overnight travel (approximately 50%, several days to a week or more at a time). Some plant site work (outside or inside).
Behavioral Attributes
- Must demonstrate behaviors consistent with the Southern Company Our Values
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: 11980
Job Category: Training
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Southern Company Services