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Southern Company
Maintenance Specialist
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What they do
An Operations and Maintenance Specialist works for a production plant or manufacturer. They may direct and coordinate the daily operations and maintenance of a facility in collaboration with leadership. May assist in establishing new system processes, such as improving production cost, product quality, policy and procedure implementation, material and inventory utilization, and operation efficiency.
$69,787 / year median in Georgia
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Maintenance Specialist Plant Bowen System Owner for G&K Systems Summary of Position Duties This position will be accountable for all maintenance activities associated with System Ownership which will include technical support, outage planning/scheduling and coordination, routine maintenance planning, project coordination, outage, and baseline budget tracking as well as some capital project management, planning and execution.
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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Development and execution of system maintenance strategies Monitoring maintenance strategy via preventative maintenance tracking as well as documenting equipment failures and maintenance strategy violations Administer the work order management system by effectively communicating system needs though the prioritization of work orders, providing detail work scopes, coordination, and execution of the weekly work plan Support and review Root Cause Analyses on the system issues Responsible for tracking and providing input to budget development and monthly projections regarding contractor labor, material, parts, and equipment needs while efficiently managing costs associated with these resources daily. Must have a thorough understanding of relevant computer applications to monitor work order progress, parts status, and labor utilization. Examples of these tools include but are not limited to the following: Maximo, OIS, Word, & Excel Responsible for developing, planning/scheduling, and executing outage work scope plans for forced, planned and maintenance outages Execute major maintenance or replacement activities by providing specific direction and coordination of assigned maintenance crews and/or contractor personnel while monitoring quality, cost, and adherence to contract specifications Analyze critical situations within the System equipment to determine competent solutions to identified problems. Support the Best Practices Program by developing and implementing best practices in a timely manner. Provide technical direction and expertise to maintenance personnel. Establish an ongoing relationship with key vendors and SCS personnel; gather and analyze acceptance data on new/rebuild equipment and stay informed of current technology Display effective communication skills and people skills to foster effective working relationships with personnel from all departmentsJOB REQUIREMENTS
Education Requirements:
A technical degree or equivalent desired but not required.Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Requirements:
Must possess 2 to 5 years of experience in the operations and/or Maintenance of Electric Generating Plants. Operation and/or Maintenance of a supercritical coal fired unit is preferred. Previous system ownership and budgeting experience a plus but not required. Contract or GPC resource coordination preferred. Must possess a thorough understanding of plant equipment, systems, and operation to provide solutions to equipment problems that are cost effective and adequate to meet plant needs. Ability to analyze critical situations; determine competent solutions with implementation in a safe and effective manner. Ability to work with people across multiple departments to achieve organizational objectives. Must possess effective written and oral communications skills, and exhibit behaviors consistent with Our Values Ability to make decisions and demonstrate short/long-term strategic planning skills. GPC planning experience preferred but not required. Plant Bowen experience preferred in the Electrical & Designated Operating Areas. Experience working on Electrical Systems, such as Transformers, Switchyards/Isophase, Switchgears/MCCs, Breakers from 13.8kv - 120v, Battery Systems, and UPS Systems.Behavioral Attributes:
Self-motivation and demonstrated initiative are required for this position. Must perform all responsibilities each day with a safety-focused mindset Must represent yourself and the company with the utmost integrity, ethical and professionalism (behaviors consistent with Our Values) Other Requirements Must be available to work nights, weekends and/or holidays. Will require extended work hours. 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 (