The purpose of this job is to provide technical services in the I&C discipline to fossil, gas and renewable generating facilities within the Southern Company. These services include but are not limited to problem resolution, routine testing, design review, checkout and startup of new equipment, technical consulting, and unplanned/emergency callouts (afterhours).

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS (LOCATION & TRAVEL)

This position will be based at Plant Barry and will support multiple generation site locations to include: Barry, Theodore, Washington County.
Critical support such as post event analysis, controls reviews or process tuning at other Southern Company plants.
Occasional overnight travel will be required – approximately 25%.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain technical proficiency in the above-mentioned areas.
Cultivate and maintain contacts and relationships within the plant.
Establish a precedent for solving technical problems in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Be a role model both technically and in dealing with customers for other engineers.
Maintain an awareness of the financial impact of Technical Services' support.
Take an active role in the development of new employees.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering (ABET accredited) or related technical degree
Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Industrial Controls, or related technical degree
P.E. license a plus

Experience:

Customer oriented work ethic.
Knowledge of gas/coal power boiler, combined cycle, cogeneration and simple cycle generation and associated auxiliary systems.
Experience in root cause analysis of process control issues.
Proficient in utility boiler and auxiliary systems control tuning.
Experience in commissioning and working with the Emerson Ovation distributed control system (DCS) is required.
Understand, apply, implement, and explain Southern Company Control and Design Standards.
Experience working with turbine control systems (TCS) is desired.Preferred systems are GE Mark VIe+ and MHI Netmation.
Understanding of the planning and the management of budget resources.
Ability to communicate with plant employees at all working and management levels.
Ability to manage time properly and handle multiple assignments simultaneously.

BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES

Demonstrate Southern Company Values – Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance.
Safety focus and a strong personal safety record.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Some relocation assistance may be available if the selected candidate currently resides outside the area.

About Southern Company

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: 22675

Job Category: Engineering

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Company Services

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