Maintenance Specialist

Southern Company; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Power, a principal subsidiary of Southern Company, seeks a Maintenance Specialist for Plant Bowen. You will oversee system ownership maintenance activities, plan outages, coordinate crews, and track budgets and work orders to ensure reliable plant operations.

The role requires evaluating equipment, coordinating with vendors, and applying safety-focused practices daily. Strong communication and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• This job requires 2–5 years of experience in operations or maintenance of electric generating plants.
• Experience with supercritical coal-fired units is preferred.
• Strong budgeting, communication, and problem-solving skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute system maintenance strategies.
• Track preventative maintenance and document equipment failures.
• Manage work orders and communicate needs for weekly plan.
• Support and review root cause analyses on system issues.
• Budget labor, materials, and equipment; monitor costs daily.
• Use tools like Maximo, OIS, Word, and Excel to monitor progress.
• Plan and execute outage scopes for forced, planned, and maintenance outages.
• Coordinate maintenance crews and contractors; monitor quality and cost.
• Analyze critical situations and determine safe, effective solutions.
• Contribute to Best Practices program and stay current with equipment tech.
• Provide technical direction to maintenance personnel; engage vendors.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Budgeting

Root cause analysis

Vendor coordination

Maximo

OIS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outage planning

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Education

Technical degree or equivalent

Tools

Maximo

OIS

MS Word

MS Excel

Transformers

Switchyards/Isophase

MCCs/Breakers

Job description

Maintenance Specialist

Plant Bowen

System Owner for G & K Systems

Summary of Position Duties

This position will be accountable for all maintenance activities associated with System Ownership which will include technical support, outage planning/scheduling and coordination, routine maintenance planning, project coordination, outage, and baseline budget tracking as well as some capital project management, planning and execution.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Development and execution of system maintenance strategies
• Monitoring maintenance strategy via preventative maintenance tracking as well as documenting equipment failures and maintenance strategy violations
• Administer the work order management system by effectively communicating system needs though the prioritization of work orders, providing detail work scopes, coordination, and execution of the weekly work plan
• Support and review Root Cause Analyses on the system issues
• Responsible for tracking and providing input to budget development and monthly projections regarding contractor labor, material, parts, and equipment needs while efficiently managing costs associated with these resources daily.
• Must have a thorough understanding of relevant computer applications to monitor work order progress, parts status, and labor utilization. Examples of these tools include but are not limited to the following: Maximo, OIS, Word, & Excel
• Responsible for developing, planning/scheduling, and executing outage work scope plans for forced, planned and maintenance outages
• Execute major maintenance or replacement activities by providing specific direction and coordination of assigned maintenance crews and/or contractor personnel while monitoring quality, cost, and adherence to contract specifications
• Analyze critical situations within the System equipment to determine competent solutions to identified problems.
• Support the Best Practices Program by developing and implementing best practices in a timely manner.
• Provide technical direction and expertise to maintenance personnel.
• Establish an ongoing relationship with key vendors and SCS personnel; gather and analyze acceptance data on new/rebuild equipment and stay informed of current technology
• Display effective communication skills and people skills to foster effective working relationships with personnel from all departments

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education Requirements:

• A technical degree or equivalent desired but not required.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Requirements:

• Must possess 2 to 5 years of experience in the operations and/or Maintenance of Electric Generating Plants.
• Operation and/or Maintenance of a supercritical coal fired unit is preferred.
• Previous system ownership and budgeting experience a plus but not required.
• Contract or GPC resource coordination preferred.
• Must possess a thorough understanding of plant equipment, systems, and operation to provide solutions to equipment problems that are cost effective and adequate to meet plant needs.
• Ability to analyze critical situations; determine competent solutions with implementation in a safe and effective manner. Ability to work with people across multiple departments to achieve organizational objectives.
• Must possess effective written and oral communications skills, and exhibit behaviors consistent with Our Values
• Ability to make decisions and demonstrate short/long-term strategic planning skills.
• GPC planning experience preferred but not required.
• Plant Bowen experience preferred in the Electrical & Designated Operating Areas. Experience working on Electrical Systems, such as Transformers, Switchyards/Isophase, Switchgears/MCCs, Breakers from 13.8kv – 120v, Battery Systems, and UPS Systems.

Behavioral Attributes:

• Self-motivation and demonstrated initiative are required for this position.
• Must perform all responsibilities each day with a safety-focused mindset
• Must represent yourself and the company with the utmost integrity, ethical and professionalism (behaviors consistent with Our Values)

Other Requirements

• Must be available to work nights, weekends and/or holidays.
• Will require extended work hours.

If this job is determined to be a critical job, limitations for transferring internally within the Company may apply for a set period of time. If applicable, details will be shared during the selection process.

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: 21233

Job Category: Power Plant Operations & Maintenance

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Georgia Power