Maintenance Specialist
Plant Ratcliffe
Job Summary
This position will report to the Maintenance Team Leader. The Maintenance Specialist is responsible for the following duties: Primary coordination role of site contract maintenance group. Primary planning and scheduling role for onsite contract group. The Maintenance Specialist will be responsible for following and enforcing contract terms with respect to the Southern Company Maintenance and Modification Agreement (SCMMA). The position will also hold system owner duties. As a system owner for assigned area/equipment, duties will be to ensure generating availability, efficiency, and reliability. Initiate, develop, and implement plant improvement projects. Be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) providing technical direction and maintenance expertise where needed to support assigned system. Support and coordinate processes (such as Maximo, Maintenance Strategy, RCA, etc.). Develop and monitor budgets (current, 5-year, & 10-year) for process and equipment needs. Provide support for Team Leaders and the Engineering/Performance department as necessary. System assignments will be made based on experience.
Job Requirements
- Must have a minimum of 5 years journeyman level experience in Operations and/or Maintenance of an Electric Generating Plant or 5 years journeyman level experience in other industrial work environments or 5 years planning experience in a power generation/industrial work environment.
- Must have a thorough understanding of plant equipment, systems, and operation.
- Must exhibit critical thinking; have the ability to analyze situations; implement cost-effective solutions.
- Must be able to work in a team environment to achieve organizational objectives.
- Must possess effective written and oral communication skills.
- Must be able to present to groups and facilitate meetings as needed.
- Must have a working knowledge of budgets and the budgeting process.
- Must have the ability to make decisions and demonstrate short/long-term strategic planning skills.
- Experience with P6 scheduling software or similar is preferred
- Must be proficient in the use of computer-based applications (Microsoft Office applications, Enterprise solutions tools).
Job Responsibilities
- Ensure all safe work practices are strictly adhered to while performing work efficiently.
- Primary system will be determined based on candidate experience and may change based on plant needs.
- Monitor routine operation of assigned Plant Equipment.
- Investigate improvements to equipment on an ongoing basis, deriving work scopes and solutions, and implementing action plans.
- Ensure equipment/system applicable codes and/or standards are strictly adhered to, to include but not limited to OSHA and ASME, along with Southern Company policy standards such as SOEs.
- Manage routine, outage, and capital budgets for assigned equipment, systems, and/or processes.
- Support as needed major maintenance or replacement activities plantwide as well as within assigned system by providing direction and coordination of assigned Maintenance crews and/or contractor personnel, monitoring quality, cost, and adherence to contract specifications.
- Serve as the System SME provide/facilitate system related training to plant personnel.
- Effectively utilize Enterprise Solution tools to maintain system efficiency and reliability.
- Optimize system maintenance strategy.
- Identify and address equipment issues.
- Utilize and support the Root Cause Analyses (RCA) and Event Learning processes.
- Establish an ongoing relationship with key vendors; gather and analyze acceptance data on new/rebuilt equipment; and stay informed of current technology.
- Support the Best Practices program by developing and implementing Best Practices in a timely manner.
Behavioral Attributes
- Must demonstrate Our Values and Principle Centered Leadership.
- Must demonstrate Safety as a Core Value.
Other Requirements
- Must be willing to work on location at Plant Ratcliffe.
- Must be willing to support the 24/7 operation of plant outside of normal working hours as needed.
Mississippi Power , a subsidiary of Southern Company, provides clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy to more than 192,000 customers and communities in 23 southeast Mississippi counties. For over 100 years, Mississippi Power is a leader in customer service, workforce development and education, environmental stewardship, and employee volunteerism. The company is an industry leader when it comes to working safely, providing around-the-clock reliable service and its expert storm response. Mississippi Power has been at the forefront of innovation in the state through strategic partnerships in electric transportation and solar energy. The company has worked with the Coast Transit Authority to put the state’s first electric public transportation bus in operation and with Forrest County Agriculture High School on the state’s first electric school bus. It also partnered with the Hattiesburg Zoo on a new electric train and worked with the country’s largest Domino’s franchise to electrify its delivery fleet. Also, a leader in renewable energy, Mississippi Power partnered with the Naval Construction Battalion Center to install the first microgrid at a Navy facility. The company was among the first to introduce utility scale solar in the state with nearly 160 MW of renewable energy produced, enough to power 23,000 homes for a year. Mississippi Power’s mission is to provide world-class value to our customers and communities every day.
Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million 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 solutions provider 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 customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas 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 has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. 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: 18733
Job Category: Power Plant Operations & Maintenance
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Mississippi Power
