Plant Yates Maintenance Specialist Sr.

Job Responsibilities

Serve as technical system owner responsible for maintenance strategy, reliability, and long‑term performance of assigned plant systems.
Develop, execute, and continuously improve preventive and corrective maintenance strategies using equipment history, PM effectiveness, and failure data.
Provide technical guidance and oversight for maintenance execution, including job scoping, prioritization, planning, scheduling, and weekly work plan coordination.
Lead or support Root Cause Analyses (RCA ) and implement corrective actions to prevent repeat failures.
Plan, schedule, and execute forced, planned, and maintenance outages, including scope development, contractor coordination, and execution oversight.
Coordinate major maintenance, repair, replacement, and capital activities, ensuring adherence to OEM specifications, maintenance procedures, safety requirements, and contract terms.
Analyze abnormal or critical equipment conditions and develop sound technical solutions that balance reliability, cost, and operational risk.
Serve as subject matter expert (SME) for assigned systems, providing technical guidance to maintenance personnel based on OEM manuals, specifications, and best practices.
Manage and track maintenance and outage budgets, providing forecasts and input for labor, materials, services, and capital needs.
Utilize computerized systems daily (including Maximo, Oracle Cloud, Tableau, OIS, Excel, Safe TK, and Word) to track work execution, material status, costs, and performance.
Support implementation of Southern Company fleet standards and best practices; evaluate new or rebuilt equipment and stay current with applicable technologies.
Serve as Contract Administrator for plant contractors and vendors.
Ensure compliance with Southern Company Maintenance & Modifications Agreement (SCMMA) and all applicable policies and procedures.

Job Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience in operations and/or maintenance within an electric generating plant or equivalent heavy industrial environment.
Strong understanding of power plant equipment operation, maintenance methods, and system interactions.
Prior mechanical and/or electrical maintenance experience in power generation systems strongly preferred.
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex equipment issues and implement safe, effective, and cost‑conscious technical solutions.
Working knowledge of Maximo and Oracle strongly preferred; familiarity with Tableau, OIS, CIMS, Excel, Safe TK, and Word preferred.
Experience with resource planning, system ownership, outage planning,budgeting, or capital project execution is a plus.
Experience withgas boiler/turbine power generation equipment is beneficial.
Experience coordinating contractors, plant resources, or leading maintenance crews is highly desirable.
Strong technical understanding or hands‑on experience with industrial disciplines such as:

+ Precision Measuring and machine alignment

+ Rigging and crane operations (critical lifts)

+ Welding, cutting, and machining concepts.

+ Pump and valve repair.

+ High‑energy piping and boiler maintenance

+ Electrical systems and equipment

Behavioral Attributes

Safety‑focused mindset demonstrated in all work activities and decisions.
Self‑motivated, initiative-taking, and capable of operating with minimal supervision.
Strong technical judgment and confidence making critical equipment and resource decisions.
Clear and effective communicator with the ability to work across multiple departments and disciplines.
Team‑oriented with a willingness to support others and close gaps when identified.
Professional, ethical, and accountable; consistently demonstrates integrity and company values.
Positive, solution‑driven attitude with a focus on continuous improvement.
Willingness to support an inclusive and respectful work environment.
Available for on‑call rotation, outage support, and extended hours including nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

If this job is determined to be a critical job, limitations for transferring internally within the Company may apply for a set period of time. If applicable, details will be shared during the selection process.

Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeogiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).

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: 18433

Job Category: Power Plant Operations & Maintenance

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Georgia Power

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