Process Engineer/Analyst - Generation, Renewables, & Gas (Birmingham or Atlanta)

oilandgasjobsearch.com; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to support its power generation projects. This role involves troubleshooting, supporting design documentation, and working collaboratively across various stakeholders. Candidates need a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 2 years of relevant industrial experience, specifically in heavy industrial processes. The position offers competitive pay alongside excellent benefits, including medical coverage and a 401(k) plan.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Medical and dental coverage

401(k) plan with generous company match

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in heavy industrial processes.
• Previous project management experience is highly desired.
• Operations experience in a plant environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide corporate support for wastewater and ash systems.
• Develop and review design basis documentation.
• Troubleshoot plant processes and analyze data for improvements.

Skills

Analytical ability for problem solving

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of fossil-fueled combustion systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft SharePoint

Power Automate

PowerApps

Job description

Overview

Process Engineer/Analyst - Generation, Renewables, & Gas (Birmingham or Atlanta)

Environmental Solutions in Technical Shared Services in Southern Company is seeking candidates for the position of Process Engineer. This role provides corporate engineering support for Southern Company's power generation fleet, with a mix of field and office work supporting projects in electric generating plants, including water treatment, wastewater treatment, air emissions control, and other chemical processes.

Work Location

• This position is flexible to be located in either Alabama (Birmingham) or Georgia (Atlanta).
• This position requires travel (up to 50%), including day trips and overnight travel (some air travel).
• Mix of field and office work required.
• Some relocation assistance is available if the selected candidate resides outside the Birmingham or Atlanta area.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide corporate support for wastewater and ash systems across the Southern Company System.
• Develop and review design basis documentation and technical specifications.
• Review engineered drawings to ensure compliance with company specifications and guidelines as well as pertinent codes and regulations.
• Troubleshoot plant processes across the fleet and analyze data for process improvements.
• Design and execute pilot programs and/or testing for future plants and environmental compliance.
• Support research and development with pilot programs.
• Effectively communicate complex topics to various working groups both internal and external to Southern Company.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders across Southern Company.

Position Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required. BS Engineering preferred (Chemical engineering preferred). Other degrees (e.g., chemistry or biology) may be considered with relevant operations experience.
• Experience: At least 2 years of experience in heavy industrial processes (e.g., power generation, paper mill, petrochemical, refinery, gas operations, pipeline). Operations experience in a plant environment preferred. Optimization and complex troubleshooting of mechanical and chemical processes preferred. Previous project management experience highly desired.
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Knowledge of fossil-fueled combustion systems and pollutant emission control systems; strong analytical ability for problem solving; ability to manage multiple projects with varying deadlines; strong oral and written communication; strong presentation skills; proficiency with Microsoft SharePoint, Power Automate, and PowerApps is a plus; familiarity with process safety and inherently safe design principles.
• Behavioral Attributes: Demonstrates Southern Company values (Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Superior Performance, Act with Integrity); customer-focused; strong initiative and personal accountability; works effectively in collaborative teams.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Excellent benefits packages including:
  • Medical and dental coverage
  • Defined Pension/Cash Balance Benefit Plan
  • Performance-sharing plan
  • 401(k) plan with generous company match
  • Bonus opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement

Please submit an updated resume with your application

About Us

About Southern Company

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 corporate culture centers on our values and service. For more information, visit 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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