E & F System Owners - Senior Maintenance Specialist

E/F System Owner-Maintenance Specialist Sr.

Plant Bowen

Summary of Position Duties

This position will be accountable for all maintenance & support activities associated with Maintenance Specialist Sr./System Owner duties for turbines and generators at Plant Bowen. These include technical support; outage planning/scheduling and coordination; routine maintenance planning; project management and coordination; outage and baseline budget tracking; as well as capital project management, planning, execution, and budget tracking.

Job Responsibilities

• Development and execution of maintenance strategies for owned system(s).
• Monitor maintenance strategy via preventative maintenance tracking as well as documentation of 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, services, material, parts, and equipment needs while efficiently managing costs associated with these resources.
• Daily operation 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, Tableau, Oracle Cloud, OIS, Word, Safe TK, & 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 technical direction and coordination of assigned maintenance crews and/or contractor personnel while monitoring quality, cost, and adherence to contract specifications as well as equipment specs and maintenance procedures.
• Analyze critical situations on owned Plant equipment to determine competent solutions to identified problems and a resolution to them.
• Consistent display of strong technical acumen and self-directed decision-making capability regarding plant equipment.
• Support the Best Practices Program by developing and implementing best practices in a timely manner.
• Provide subject matter expertise to maintenance personnel including OEM specs, manuals, and procedures to accomplish work on owned system equipment.
• Establish a working relationship with key vendors and SCS personnel; gather and analyze acceptance data on new/rebuilt equipment and stay informed of current technology.
• Display effective communication skills and people skills to foster effective working relationships with personnel from all departments.

Job Requirements

Educational Requirements:

• A technical degree or equivalent experience is desired but not required.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Requirements:

• Must possess a minimum of 2 years of experience at a Supercritical Generating Plant.
• Must possess a thorough understanding of electrical generating plant equipment, systems, and overall operation as it pertains to turbine and generator maintenance.
• Must possess the ability to analyze critical situations; determine competent solutions and be capable of implementing strategic plans in a safe and effective manner.
• Must possess demonstrated ability to work with people across multiple departments to achieve organizational objectives.
• Must possess effective written and oral communications skills.
• Must possess the ability to make critical decisions regarding plant equipment and resources while balancing financial constraints and equipment availability needs.
• Working knowledge of Maximo & Oracle are strongly preferred.
• Resource planning experience preferred but not required.
• Operation and/or Maintenance of supercritical coal fired equipment is preferred.
• Previous system ownership, planning, and budgeting experience are a preferred but not required.
• Contractor, GPC resource coordination, or leadership experience is a plus.
• Working knowledge of operating systems including Tableau, OIS, CIMS, Excel, Safe TK & Word are preferred.
• Plant Bowen experience in the Operating Department of 2 plus years is preferred.
• Experience working on Plant Bowen specific equipment or equivalent industrial equipment with skills, knowledge, or a strong understanding of the processes & procedures of the following disciplines is strongly preferred:
• Welding (SMAW/GTAW)
• Precision measurement
• Crane operation (mobile and overhead)
• Machine work & machining concepts
• Rigging for critical lifts
• Turbine and generator repair
• Electrical troubleshooting -Journeyman Level

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 behavior, and professionalism (behaviors consistent with Our Values).
• Ability to function in a team environment and be willing to support the team when gaps are identified.
• An exceptional positive attitude and solution driven mindset are a requirement.
• Willingness to support and contribute to an inclusive work force is required.

Other Requirements

• Must be available to work nights, weekends and/or holidays.
• Sometimes requires extended work hours.

Offer:

For the first 24 months of employment with Georgia Power Company, external noncovered hires in critical roles may apply only for internal job opportunities at their original hire location. After 24 months of employment, new employees in these jobs may apply for job opportunities throughout the Southern Company system, regardless of location or department.