Plant Turbine & Generator Engineer/Maintenance Specialist

This position will support both APC Plant Central AL and Lindsay Hill, located in Billingsley, AL

Summary of Position :

The Turbine & Generator Engineer/Maintenance Specialist provides technical, maintenance, and operational support for steam turbines, gas turbines, generators, and associated auxiliary systems at Lindsay Hill and Central Alabama combined cycle generating plants in Billingsley, AL. This role serves as the subject matter expert for turbine and generator systems and is responsible for equipment reliability, maintenance strategy development, outage execution, and long-term asset planning.

Working closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, and technical support teams, this position supports safe, reliable, and cost-effective plant operation by monitoring equipment condition, evaluating reliability issues, developing repair recommendations, and supporting root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Responsibilities include developing and executing preventive and predictive maintenance programs, supporting outage planning and contractor coordination, managing capital and O&M projects, and providing engineering evaluations and system improvement recommendations. The role also supports long-term maintenance and capital budgeting in coordination with plant financial analysts.

This position promotes standardized maintenance practices, compliance with safety and environmental requirements, and may provide support for additional plant systems or facilities as needed.

Education Requirements :

This position may be filled at either the Engineer or Maintenance Specialist level. Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications for the level at which they are hired:

Engineer

Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution required.

Maintenance Specialist

High school diploma or GED required.

The successful candidate's placement will be based on experience, qualifications, and business needs.

Experience Requirements :

Minimum 5-7 years of recent utility-scale turbine maintenance or operations experience preferred
Fundamental knowledge of turbines and generators
Experience with turbine and generator system equipment is preferred
Experience in valve diagnostics preferred
Experience in implementing maintenance strategies and inspections on mechanical power plant equipment is strongly desired.
Experience with Long Term Service Agreements strongly desired
Combined cycle experience desired
Proven risk assessment and decision-making skills

Job Responsibilities :

Manage service agreements and contracts, in particular Long Term Service Agreements
Perform routine equipment walkdowns and generate service claims, as needed, for Long Term Service Agreement covered equipment.
Outage/project management, project budget management, long-term maintenance strategies, development of procedures and technical support to the plant
Initiate, troubleshoot and review root cause analyses for system equipment failures
Work with Southern Company Services, OEM's and system owners at other plants to stay current of any upgrades or concerns that affect the plant and communicate these needs to plant management, corporate management, and peer groups
Prioritize, monitor and review routine and outage work on turbine/generator and process steam across supported units
Lead and support turbine, generator and associated equipment inspections across supported units
Evaluate general quality and completeness of contractor and LTSA work
Coordinate offsite manufacturing, vendor support and shop repair surveillance activities
Establish and maintain strong working relationships with turbine and generator vendors, contractors, and technical support personnel
Support standardization, best practice sharing and continuous improvement efforts across the Southern Company fleet.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Proven leadership skills
Good oral/written communication skills and ability to work effectively with varied individuals (craft personnel, support staff, supervisory staff, and management) is a must
Strong organizational, administrative, time management, project management, facilitation and analytical skills are required
Self-motivation and demonstrated initiative are crucial for this position
Ability to interface with vendors and contractors while representing the best interests of Southern Company
Must possess a basic mechanical aptitude and have a good understanding of power plant systems
A good working knowledge of various mechanical equipment operation and maintenance is preferred.
A basic understanding of plant electrical systems is preferred
Good computer skills
Ability to appropriately prioritize, plan and manage multiple work activities simultaneously is required.
A basic understanding of hydraulic systems is preferred.
Ability to read mechanical and P&ID drawings.

Other Requirements :

Applicants must be able to work independently with no supervision or as a member of a team with directions, as required.
Must be available to work nights, weekends and/or holidays as needed
May require some extended work hours, particularly during planned or unplanned maintenance.
Must be able to be on call for the plant for specified rotation frequencies

Travel Requirements :

Minimal travel required.

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 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: 21228

Job Category: Power Plant Operations & Maintenance

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Alabama Power

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