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JOB SUMMARY

This position will support plant maintenance and operations as subject matter expert for valve operation and applications. The position will be responsible to ensure strict adherence to valve preventative maintenance/testing program and compliance will all applicable safety codes and company inspection/testing requirements. The plant valve specialist is required to monitor daily reporting for equipment needs and to provide input on repair solutions to ensure equipment/process reliability. This position is responsible for coordination of valve specialty contractors as needed. The plant valve specialist is responsible for providing budget projections and working with plant system owners and financial analysts to ensure maintenance and capital plans are properly accounted for in the budget. Plant maintenance specialists may, at times, be subject to supporting additional areas of the plant if deemed necessary due to vacations, vacancies, or workload.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High school diploma or GED required.

Experience:

Power plant or other industrial plant experience is preferred but not required. Valve and actuator repair experience is preferred from repair shop or plant experience. Valve diagnostics and troubleshooting experience preferred. Power or industrial plant operations/maintenance experience, or specific maintenance experience is strongly desired Experience implementing maintenance strategies and inspections on mechanical power plant equipment is strongly desired

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Must possess a basic mechanical aptitude and have a good understanding of power plant systems. A good working knowledge of various valve designs and their applications, as well as a working knowledge of various mechanical equipment operation and maintenance is preferred. A basic understanding of plant electrical systems, instrumentation, and controls is preferred. Excellent computer skills and effective written and verbal communication skills is a must Ability to appropriately prioritize, plan and manage multiple work activities simultaneously is required.

Behavioral Attributes:

Applicant must be able to work independently with no supervision or as a member of a team with direction, as required Must be customer focused.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Minimal travel required. Some vendor shop visits may be required at times. 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. 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Maintenance Specialist Valves System