Engineer (I, II, III, Sr.)

Georgia Power Company; Kingston (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical & Dental

Pension plan

401(k) plan

Bonus opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Georgia Power is seeking a Plant Project Engineer for Plant Bowen in Cartersville, GA. The engineer will provide technical direction, troubleshooting, and support for electrical and mechanical systems, developing long-range plans and budgets to maintain and improve plant reliability.

Responsibilities include outage and project management, 5- and 10-year capital budgeting, and coordinating with vendors and other plants.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.
• B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Chemical Engineering preferred; other engineering disciplines considered.
• M.S. in Business or Engineering a plus.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license would also be a plus.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an Industrial Facility with mechanical/electrical project or design focus.
• Experience with pumps/motors, valves, fans, condensers, boilers, turbines, and industrial electrical switchgear/transformers is preferred.
• Strong project management and problem-solving abilities are required.

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.
• Monitor plant performance and recommend improvements to heat rate and reliability.
• Utilize computer tools to develop budgets, write work orders, order materials, develop project schedules, and monitor equipment.
• Initiate, troubleshoot and review root cause analyses for system equipment failures.
• Coordinate with Southern Company Services, OEMs and other plants to stay informed of upgrades and coordinate responses.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Root cause analysis

Troubleshooting

Technical direction

Vendor coordination

Operations interface

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Mechanical/Electrical/Civil/Chemical preferred

MS in Business or Engineering a plus

Professional Engineer license a plus

Job description

Plant Project Engineer – GPC Plant Bowen

This posting serves to fill multiple plant engineer vacancies at Plant Bowen (Georgia Power Company), located in Cartersville, GA

Job Summary

This engineer will be responsible for engineering related activities at a power generating plant. This position is responsible for providing plant technical support and developing long-term plans and budgets to maintain and improve equipment performance. Power Generation Engineers manage capital and O&M projects, follow prescribed procedures and, under direct supervision, 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. The incumbent will be responsible for providing ongoing inspection and evaluation of equipment and for determining the appropriate direction on 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
• Monitor plant performance and make recommendations to improve heat rate and reliability.
• 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 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

• A minimum of 5 years’ 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, and industrial electrical switchgear, circuit breakers and transformers.
• Transmission substation/switchyard experience desired, but not required
• 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
• Some relocation assistance may be available if the selected candidate(s) currently resides outside the area
• Minimal Travel required – 5%

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

Additional Information

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 www.GeogiaPower.com 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 www.southerncompany.com .

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 bonus/awards 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 https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . 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.

Job Identification: 22269

Job Category: Power Plant Operations & Maintenance

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Georgia Power