Maintenance Specialist

Maintenance Specialist (Boiler System) Outage Planning & Daily Execution (Plant Scherer) Position Summary The Maintenance Specialist at Plant Scherer plans, schedules, and coordinates both daily maintenance activities and major outage work for fossil generation units, with a focus on boiler systems and balance-of-plant equipment. Plant Scherer operates CE, tangentially fired, pulverized coal units with water-tube, drum type boiler featuring 8 corner-fired burner systems and multi-stage air input. This role ensures safe, reliable, and cost-effective plant operations by building executable work packages, aligning resources, and supporting field execution. The position partners closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Reliability/CBM, contractors, and a corresponding system owner to drive system health and long-term reliability. The role also includes leading and coordinating contractor work scopes. Key Responsibilities Outage Planning & Execution Develop detailed outage work packages: scope definition, sequencing/logic, labor loading, materials, tools/equipment, and quality hold points. Coordinate outage schedules and readiness activities across Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Reliability/CBM, and contractors. Support scope freeze, readiness reviews, and daily outage coordination meetings; track open actions and drive resolution. Provide field support during outages to manage emergent work, conflicts, access constraints, and schedule impacts. Track progress vs. plan; expedite risks early and propose recovery options when schedule/cost impacts occur. Daily Work Planning & Scheduling Plan and schedule preventive and corrective maintenance activities using the plant work management system (Maximo or similar). Develop and maintain executable daily and weekly work schedules aligned with equipment availability, safety requirements, operational priorities, and resource constraints. Ensure work orders are field-ready by coordinating job plans, permits/LOTO requirements, materials, tools, contractor support, and required resources. Review and prioritize work orders, communicate system needs through the work management process, and participate in weekly planning meetings to support future schedules and plant priorities. Develop, monitor, and revise maintenance strategies through fleet initiatives, Maintenance Strategy Governance, and Plant Review Board (PRB) processes to support long-term system reliability. Perform system walkdowns, evaluate equipment condition, and incorporate field feedback to improve job plans, scope development, planning accuracy, and maintenance effectiveness. Provide technical support and subject matter expertise to maintenance personnel by utilizing OEM specifications, engineering documentation, procedures, and industry best practices. Manage system O&M and maintenance-related capital budget forecasting, including contractor labor, services, materials, parts, and equipment needs. Monitor expenditures and provide monthly projections to balance reliability, cost, and resource requirements. Maintain appropriate inventory strategies and coordinate with warehouse personnel to ensure critical materials and spare parts availability. Establish and maintain relationships with vendors, contractors, fleet subject matter experts, and SCS resources to support system reliability and execution excellence. Utilize available tools and systems, including Maximo, Tableau, OIS, and Microsoft Office applications, to support planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting activities. Execute major maintenance and replacement activities by coordinating maintenance and contractor resources while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, technical, and contractual requirements. Participate in on-call rotations and support outage, emergent, night shift, weekend, and holiday work as required. Contractor & Vendor Coordination Serve as contract coordination point for assigned scopes; align contractor staffing with the plan and site expectations. Ensure contractors meet safety, environmental, and quality requirements, support pre-job briefs and post-job reviews. Coordinate vendor support, troubleshooting, and documentation (as applicable). Monitor execution performance and address issues quickly (scope clarity, access, sequencing, quality, and schedule impacts). Support execution across all shifts including night shift during outages (Planned, Forced, and Maintenance Outages). Reliability, Continuous Improvement & Compliance Support reliability initiatives (including CBM) by translating findings into actionable work orders and outage scope. Analyze recurring equipment issues; partner with Engineering/Reliability to reduce forced outages and improve availability. Participate in outage critiques/lessons learned and drive planning/process improvements. Oversee safety valve work and PAG/SOE requirements. Use OIS or monitoring tools (KPI Tools) to assess equipment health. Qualifications Required Experience supporting maintenance planning/scheduling, outage execution, or maintenance/operations in a plant or heavy industrial environment. Strong planning and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively to changing conditions. Proficiency with work management practices (work orders, job plans, materials coordination, documentation) and basic computer tools (Excel/Outlook). Strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate across Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and contractor teams. Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices and procedural compliance. Knowledge in governing code for Power Boilers - ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) – Section 1. Knowledge in governing code for Power Boilers – Power Piping Knowledge in governing code for Power Boilers – Pressure Vessels ASME Section VIII. Fossil generation experience (boiler or balance-of-plant. Maximo experience (or equivalent CMMS. Outage planning experience (scope development, sequencing, readiness tracking) Contractor coordination/contract administration exposure. CBM/reliability exposure (vibration, thermography, oil analysis…...), etc… etc Valve or safety valve experience. Welding certification (Preferred) NDE techniques (UT, RT, etc.). Experience with OIS or KPI monitoring systems. Behavioral Attributes Self-motivation and demonstrated initiative are required for this position. The ability to communicate and work effectively in teams with varied individuals (craft personnel, supervisory, staff, and management) is required. Must perform all responsibilities each day with a safety-focused mindset. Must represent yourself and the company with the utmost integrity, ethical behavior and professionalism. Ability to make decisions and demonstrate short/long-term strategic planning skills. Ability to work with people to achieve organizational objectives. Ability to interface with vendors and contractors while representing the best interests of Southern Company. 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 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 and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power). Southern Company 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 . 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 . 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: 20639 Job Category: Power Plant Operations & Maintenance Job Schedule: Full time Company: Georgia Power #J-18808-Ljbffr