Plant Mechanic - Plant Ratcliffe

This position is based in De Kalb, Mississippi.

This position will be covered by the memorandum of Agreement between Mississippi Power and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers

Job Requirements

Troubleshoot and repair mechanical problems on equipment in an industrial environment. The position will be filled at a Journeyman level based on experience in the maintenance of power plants and/or similar industrial settings. Will be required to be a member of and participate on the plant Emergency Response Team. The successful candidate will be expected to cross train and qualify as an Operator on the Control Board to achieve up to the level of Station Technician. Candidate will also serve as a mentor and participate in training Operators as Mechanics as they work through the Journeyman Development Program.

Job Knowledge

5 or more years’ experience as a Journeyman Mechanic required
Experience with Heat Recovery Steam Generators preferred
Experience with Gas Turbines preferred
Experience with pump repair & rebuild required
Experience with Mechanical Seals required
Experience with rotating equipment alignment required
CBM (Condition Based Maintenance) experience a plus
Experience with valves and piping systems repair preferred
Experience welding (Stick, MIG, TIG) preferred
Experience using an oxygen/acetylene torch preferred
Machine Shop/Tool and Die experience a plus
Experience in using precision measurement tools required
Experience rigging and lifting heavy equipment preferred
Must be able to read and understand equipment drawings, P&IDs, Isometrics required
Must be able to read, understand and apply technical instruction manuals required
Must be able to use power and hand tools required
Must possess intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Office applications, Maximo a plus)
Must be able to work in a team environment

Behavioral Attributes

Must exhibit a positive attitude
Must be an active participant in Safety Culture
Must demonstrate effective communication skills (oral and written)
Must exhibit a high degree of flexibility to demonstrate effectiveness in changing priorities and job assignments.
Must be self- motivated and effective in working in an empowered work environment.
Must be able to plan and execute the plan to complete job assignments.
Must be willing to respond to call-out, work overtime, nights, weekends and holidays.

Successful completion of the POSS/MASS pre-employment test is a requirement.

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: 20565

Job Category: BidSOurce

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Mississippi Power

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