Specialist, Maintenance
Georgia Power Company
Specialist, Maintenance
Job Summary:
This position is accountable to the Planning Team Leader regarding effective outage and routine maintenance planning. This position is responsible for daily, detailed work plans, scheduling of work activities, and providing coordination during unit outages. This position will provide direct support to operations and maintenance crews by providing planning, estimating, scheduling, and coordination for maintenance activities on plant equipment. This position may directly serve as a system owner or provide direct support to system owners as needed. The Planner will provide backup to other Planners and Contract Support Specialists as workloads dictate and provide coordination support during outages.
Job Requirements:
Extensive experience in plant maintenance and operations activities is required.
Strong organizational, administrative, facilitation, and interpersonal skills are required.
Knowledge and experience with personal computers and the ability to learn numerous software applications for work order management and planning/scheduling is a necessity.
The ability to communicate and work effectively in teams with varied individuals (craft personnel, supervisory staff, and management) is a must.
Self-motivation and demonstrated initiative is crucial for this position.
Must be knowledgeable of contract administration.
Ability to interface with vendors and contractors while representing the best interests of Southern Company.
Job Responsibilities:
Administer the work order management system through processing of prioritized work orders, updating equipment records, and maintaining equipment historical database, including bill of materials, equipment procedures, etc.
Develop and maintain the plant’s four (4) week plan by scheduling all maintenance activities for all departments, utilizing and reporting trends and metrics.
Enhance work productivity by providing detailed work plans and work packages, coordinating materials ordering and staging, and providing effective communication between maintenance groups and Planning & Scheduling.
Develop outage work packages and plans for planned, forced, and maintenance outages and utilize critical path method (CPM) schedules when appropriate.
Provide coordination during outages and for other on-site and off-site contract labor needs (i.e. equipment rebuilds and parts refurbishment), seeking out and recommending the most cost-effective solutions.
Actively support Plant Reliability Optimization (PRO) through the role of a system owner or in support thereof and support the “Living” Maintenance Strategy program through improved revisions of equipment repetitive tasks.
Optimize spare parts, material, and equipment stocking levels and inventories.
Provide planning activities that fully meet or exceed the expectation as listed in the Southern Generation Playbook.
Conduct and participate in the weekly planning meetings.
Develop and track routine, outage, and capital budgets for assigned equipment and systems.
Review closed work orders to identify possible follow-up work needed.
Ability to understand financial fundamentals and budget management.
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 (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial 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 infrastructure company 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 our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero 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 and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. 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: 11190
Job Category: Power Plant Operations & Maintenance
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Georgia Power
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