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Georgia Power

Job Description

Plant Project Engineer (Generation) - GPC Plant Yates

This posting serves to fill a plant engineer position at Plant Yates (Georgia Power Company), located in Newnan, GA

JOB SUMMARY

This engineer will be responsible for engineering related activities at a power generating plant. This position is responsible for providing technical support and developing long-term plans and budgets to maintain and improve plant equipment performance. Power Generation Engineers manage capital and O&M projects, follow prescribed procedures, provide input on procedure improvements, and conduct analyses to develop design options or recommendations for structures, systems, and components. This position is accountable for providing technical direction and troubleshooting for plant electrical and mechanical systems. This position will be responsible for providing ongoing inspection and evaluation of equipment for determining the appropriate direction regarding design and performance improvements, upgrades, and other modifications. This individual will be a troubleshooting resource for operations and maintenance.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide outage/project management, project budget management, long-term maintenance strategies and technical support to the plant
• Develop 5- & 10-year capital budgets and justification for associated capital projects
• Provide monthly accruals and budget variance explanations to the Financial Analyst
• Monitor plant performance and make recommendations to improve heat rate and unit reliability.
• Serve as a system owner of assigned systems
• Utilize computer business tools to develop and justify budgets, write work orders, order material, develop project schedules, and monitor equipment.
• Initiate, troubleshoot, and review root cause analyses for system equipment failures
• Work with Southern Company Services, OEM's, and system owners at other plants to stay current of any upgrades or concerns that affect the plant and communicate these needs to plant management, corporate management, and peer groups.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

• B.S. in Engineering from an ABET accredited program/institution is required
• B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Chemical Engineering preferred, but willing to consider other engineering disciplines
• M.S. in Business or Engineering a plus
• Professional Engineer (PE) license would also be a plus

Experience

• Experience in an industrial facility with mechanical/electrical project or design focus involving the maintenance of the following types of equipment: pumps/motors, air/motor operated valves, fans, condensers, boilers, turbines, PLC's, distributed control systems, and industrial electrical switchgear, circuit breakers, and transformers.
• Demonstrated project management experience required
• Strong technical expertise and problem-solving abilities required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong organizational, administrative, time management, project management, facilitation and analytical skills are required
• Knowledge and experience with personal computers and the ability to learn numerous software applications quickly
• Self-motivation and demonstrated initiative are crucial for this position
• Ability to interface with vendors and contractors while representing the best interests of Southern Company
• Ability to network and utilize subject matter experts at both the corporate level and regional level to support our plant systems
• Display interpersonal skills that demonstrate the ability to handle conflict and work effectively within a diverse team
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and requirements
• Flexible to work across primary position boundaries by willingly accepting multiple roles as required to support plant needs

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

• Must be available to work nights, weekends and/or holidays as needed.
• May require some extended work hours.
• Must be able to be on-call for the plant as needed
• Minimal Travel required - 15%

BENEFITS

• Competitive Pay
• Excellent benefits packages which include:
  • Medical and dental coverage
  • Defined Benefit Cash Balance Pension plan
  • Performance-sharing plan
  • 401(k) plan with a generous company match
  • Bonus opportunities
  • Tuition Reimbursement

About Us

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 (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 bonawards 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.

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