Plant Project Engineer - APC Plant Gaston
Description
Plant Project Engineer - APC Plant Gaston
These posting serves to fill multiple Plant Engineer positions at Plant E.C. Gaston (Alabama Power Company), located in Wilsonville, AL (35 miles SE of Birmingham)
JOB SUMMARY
This engineer will be responsible for engineering related activities associated with a power generating plant. This position is responsible for providing plant technical support, developing long term plans and budgets to maintain and improve equipment performance. The project engineer will manage capital and O&M projects by following prescribed procedures to develop design options and/or recommendations for system and equipment improvement initiatives. The successful candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills to work with plant personnel, Southern Company Services (SCS), vendors, and a wide range of contractors to ensure successful completion of assigned projects.
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
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 QUALIFICATIONS
Education
B.S. in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution is required
B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, 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
A minimum 3 to 5 years' experience in an industrial facility with project or design focus involving the maintenance of the following types of equipment: pumps/motors, air/motor operated valves, fans, condensers, boilers, turbines, 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 is 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 for specified rotation frequencies, each occurrence being a week in length
Minimal Travel required - 15%
Limited relocation assistance available if the selected candidate(s) currently resides outside the area
BENEFITS
Competitive Pay
Excellent benefits packages which includes:
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
Please submit an updated resume along with your application
Alabama Power a subsidiary of Southern Company. We have a history of customer and community service, economic development leadership, environmental stewardship and employee involvement.
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 www.southerncompany.com.
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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Job Field: Engineering
Job Type: Standard
Primary Location: Alabama-Metro Birmingham/Eastern AL-Wilsonville
Operating Company: Alabama Power Company
Job Type: Standard
Travel (Up to...): No
Work Location(s):
APC - Plant Gaston - 31972 Highway 25 (31972WILSONVILLE )
31972 Highway 25
Wilsonville, 35186
Req ID: APC2007206
