Maintenance Specialist - Plant Daniel Job Summary This position will report to the Planning Team Leader. The Maintenance Specialist is responsible for the following System Owner duties: Coordination of Maintenance for assigned area/equipment to ensure generating availability, efficiency, and reliability. Initiate, develop, and implement plant improvement projects. Be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) providing technical direction and maintenance expertise to Maintenance or Contract personnel on all system issues. Support and coordinate processes (such as Maximo, Living Maintenance Strategy, Event Learning, etc.). Develop and monitor budgets (current, 5-year, & 20-year) for process and equipment needs. Provide support for Team Leaders and the Engineering/Performance department as necessary. This position is associated with System A (Ash Handling) and System B (Air & Gas); however, system assignments will be determined based on the successful candidate's experience and qualifications. Therefore, the selected candidate may be assigned to a different system. Job Requirements Must have a thorough understanding of plant equipment, systems, and operation. Must exhibit critical thinking; can analyze situations; implement cost-effective solutions. Must be able to work in a team environment to achieve organizational objectives. Must possess effective written and oral communication skills. Must have a working knowledge of budgets and the budgeting process. Must have the ability to make decisions and demonstrate short/long-term strategic planning skills. Must be proficient in the use of computer-based applications (Microsoft Office applications, Enterprise solutions tools). Must have an understanding of the IBEW/Union contract. Preferred Have a minimum of 5 years' experience in Operations and/or Maintenance in an Electric Generating Plant or 5 years journeyman level experience in other industrial work environments . Job Responsibilities Ensure all safe work practices are strictly adhered to while performing work efficiently. Monitor routine operation of assigned Plant Equipment. The ability to use EDS historian to troubleshoot process issues is preferred. Investigate improvements to equipment on an ongoing basis, deriving work scopes and solutions, and implementing action plans. Develop and track routine, outage, and capital budgets for assigned equipment, systems, and/or processes. Utilize Enterprise solutions tools such as PowerPlant reporting for budget tracking. Execute major maintenance or replacement activities by providing specific direction and coordination of assigned Maintenance crews and/or contractor personnel, monitoring quality, cost, and adherence to contract specifications, including but not limited to OSHA and Environmental regulations. Serve as the System SME providing classroom and on-the-job training to Maintenance personnel. Effectively utilize Enterprise Solution tools to maintain system efficiency and reliability. Optimize system maintenance strategy. Identify and address equipment issues. Utilize the Event Learning process. Establish an ongoing relationship with key vendors; gather and analyze acceptance data on new/rebuilt equipment; and stay informed of current technology. Support the Best Practices program by developing and implementing Best Practices in a timely manner. Support the Regional Maintenance philosophy. Behavioral Attributes Must demonstrate Safety as a Core Value. Must demonstrate Our Values and PCL. Other Requirements Must live within a reasonable distance from Plant Victor Daniel. Must be willing to work nights/holidays/weekends as needed and support an on-call assignment. 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 (

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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:

20912

Job Category:

Power Plant Operations & Maintenance Job Schedule:

Full time

Company:

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