Vibration / Machinery Diagnostics Engineer
Description
Vibration / Machinery Diagnostics Engineer
Birmingham, AL
DESCRIPTION :
As a member of the CBM & Machinery Diagnostics team, this position is responsible for testing, analysis, and support for all generating facilities (Fossil, Hydro, Nuclear, Gas, Renewables, and Distributed) within the Southern Company fleet. The position will have a wide variety of individual and teamwork assignments in testing, analyzing, and evaluating solutions. This position will also provide diagnostics and analytics support to the Operations Monitoring & Diagnostic (OM&D) Center for detecting and troubleshooting equipment issues.
WORK LOCATION:
This position will be based in Birmingham, AL; however, flexible scheduling is offered with some virtual opportunities. Successful candidates must be willing to travel to office and/or field locations on a frequent and as-needed basis. This position will require a mix of in-person work at the Energy Center Office in Birmingham as well as travel and work at all Southern Company Generation facilities.
Summary of Position Duties:
Provide expert diagnosis and support in Vibration Diagnostics, Equipment Balancing and Alignment, and related areas.
Support Plant CBM (Condition Based Maintenance) Specialists, System Owners, OM&D Analysts, and others to resolve equipment and process issues.
Provide on-site and remote monitoring, analysis, and troubleshooting for plant equipment, components, and structures
Provide oral and written communication of findings and recommendations to all levels of the organization.
Actively participate in internal and industry groups to develop, advance, and implement techniques to ensure that Southern Company's CBM and Diagnostic processes are the best of the best, and that they support the company's goals.
Provide both formal and informal training and knowledge transfer to improve the overall effectiveness of vibration diagnostic efforts across the fleet.
Establish ongoing relationships and effectively communicate with all levels of plant and corporate employees and management, vendors, peer groups, and subject matter experts.
Education & Work Experience:
Bachelor degree in Engineering is required.
Previous experience and expertise in CBM and Machinery Diagnostics is preferred.
Experience in Engineering, Maintenance, or Operations in a power plant, manufacturing, or other industrial facility is preferred.
Experience with data acquisition and analysis systems is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Strong teamwork skills and ability to work effectively with wide variety of people at different levels of the organization.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Quick learner, self-starter, strong initiative, highly motivated.
High degree of analytical skills and computer skills are required.
Experience with CBM and Diagnostics software is preferred.
Willingness and ability to travel frequently (approximately 50%) and work in industrial power plant and construction environments.
Behavioral Attributes:
Demonstrate Southern Company Values -Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance and Total Commitment.
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is America's premier energy company, with 46,000 megawatts of generating capacity and 1,500 billion cubic feet of combined natural gas consumption and throughput volume serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries . The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in four states, natural gas distribution companies in seven states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America and a nationally recognized provider of customized energy solutions, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications . Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices that are below the national average. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, Southern Company and its subsidiaries are inventing America's energy future by developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, 21st century coal, natural gas, renewables and energy efficiency, and creating new products and services for the benefit of customers. Southern Company has been named by the U.S. Department of Defense and G.I. Jobs magazine as a top military employer, recognized among the Top 50 Companies for Diversity by DiversityInc, listed by Black Enterprise magazine as one of the 40 Best Companies for Diversity and designated a Top Employer for Hispanics by Hispanic Network. The company has earned a National Award of Nuclear Science and History from the National Atomic Museum Foundation for its leadership and commitment to nuclear development and is continually ranked among the top energy companies in Fortune's annual World's Most Admired Electric and Gas Utility rankings. Visit our website at
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 Field: Engineering
Job Type: Standard
Primary Location: Alabama-Metro Birmingham/Eastern AL-Birmingham
Operating Company: Southern Company Services
Job Type: Standard
Travel (Up to...): Yes, 50 % of the Time
Work Location(s):
The Energy Center - 3535 Colonnade Parkway (3535Birmingham)
3535 Colonnade Parkway
Birmingham, 35243
Req ID: SCS2011571
