Mechanic (Plant McIntosh) Coastal Region, Rincon, GA
Description
Mechanic (Journeyman) - Plant McIntosh, Rincon, GA
Summary
Perform mechanical maintenance activities on electric generating units and balance of plant systems to ensure safe and reliable operation. Maintenance activities include preventative maintenance, predictive maintenance, planned and unplanned corrective maintenance on both safety-related and non-safety-related components.
Normal work schedule is Monday - Friday from 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM.
Must be available to work weekends, nights, and storm duty as necessary to support plant operations.
May be required to support mechanical maintenance activities at other GPC Coastal Plants to include Plant McManus (Brunswick, GA) and Plant Robins (Warner Robins, GA).
Job Knowledge
Must have experience repairing pumps, valves, gearboxes, etc.
Must have experience welding (Stick, MIG, TIG)
Must have experience using an oxygen/acetylene torch
Must have experience using precision measurement tools
Must have experience aligning pumps and motors
Must have experience rigging and lifting heavy equipment
Must be able to read and understand plant system and equipment prints
Must be able to read, understand and apply technical instruction manuals
Must be able to use power and hand tools
Must possess intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Office applications, Maximo a plus)
Intermediate skills at running lathes, end mills, etc., preferred
Experience disassembling and reassembling combustion turbine units, preferred
Behavioral Attributes
Must be able to work in a team environment
Must exhibit a positive attitude
Understand and follow safety rules
Must demonstrate effective communication skills (oral and written)
Must exhibit a high degree of flexibility to demonstrate effectiveness in changing priorities and job assignments
Must be self-motivated and effective in working in an empowered work environment
Must be able to plan and execute the plan to complete job assignments
Must be willing to respond to call-out, work overtime, nights, weekends, holidays, and storm duty
Must exhibit -Our Values- of Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance and Total Commitment
This position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement between Georgia Power and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). The union determines seniority which is used to select shift, vacation, and holidays.
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Successful completion of the POSS/MASS pre-employment test is a pre-requsisite to move forward in the selection process.
PRACTICE TEST
Logon to: http://www.southernco.com/about-us/careers/hr-process/employment-testing.cshtml
Click on "EEI Practice Test" on the right hand side; a new window to the Edison Electric Institute website will open.
Use the following information to log into the site to access the practice test:
Name: southern
Password: testing
Practice Tests are:
POSS - Plant Operator
MASS - Power Plant Maintenance
Georgia Power Company has classified this position as -Safety Sensitive- and as such is subject to relevant pre-employment screening(s) to determine fitness for duty. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the applicant successfully completing all required fitness assessments.
Georgia Power is an investor-owned, tax-paying utility that serves 2.25 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. The largest of four electric utilities that make up Southern Company, Georgia Power, has been providing electricity to Georgia for more than a century at rates well below the national average.
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is America-s premier energy company, with 44,000 megawatts of generating capacity and 1,500 billion cubic feet of combined natural gas consumption and throughput volume serving 9 million electric and gas utility customers through its subsidiaries. The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric utilities in four states, natural gas distribution utilities in seven states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America and a national 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 utilities 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.
Job Type: Standard
Primary Location: Georgia-Coastal Georgia-Rincon
Operating Company: Georgia Power Company
Job Type: Standard
Travel (Up to...): Yes, 25 % of the Time
Union Covered: Yes
Work Location(s):
Plant McIntosh Combined Cycle - 900 Old Augusta Road Central (900RINCON)
900 Old Augusta Road Central
Rincon, 31326
Req ID: GPC2008637
