Maintenance Specialist - Electrical Planner

Mississippi Power Co; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Power is seeking an experienced Maintenance Planner (Electrical) to plan, schedule and coordinate maintenance activities at Plant Scherer, ensuring safe and efficient work and optimal plant availability.

You will develop detailed work plans, manage materials, coordinate with Operations, contractors and vendors, and participate in an on-call rotation. Strong knowledge of planning tools is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of power plant Maintenance and/or Operations experience preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of Journeyman Electrician experience preferred.
• Planning and scheduling experience is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of power plant systems, equipment, and operations.
• Experience with work management and planning software such as Maximo, CiM, MRS, Tableau, Primavera, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Teams.
• Ability to adapt to change and contribute effectively within a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization, as well as with vendors and external partners.
• Strong organizational skills, initiative, and self-motivation.
• Knowledge of Operations & Maintenance (O&M) and Capital Budget processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and promote a strong commitment to safety.
• Administer the work management process by reviewing Condition Reports, determining priorities, validating work information, and eliminating duplicate requests.
• Manage and review maintenance backlogs to ensure work is completed efficiently and effectively.
• Develop and maintain a rolling four-week maintenance schedule and communicate any constraints or challenges to key stakeholders.
• Create detailed job plans and work packages to improve maintenance productivity.
• Identify, procure, receive, and manage materials required for maintenance activities.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules with Operations, System Owners, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Develop and update outage work packages for planned, forced, and maintenance outages.
• Identify opportunities to improve reliability, reduce maintenance costs, and enhance unit availability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and external service providers.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to maintenance personnel.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate inventory stocking levels to support operational needs.
• Ensure all planning activities meet or exceed the expectations outlined in the Southern Generation Playbook.

Job description

Maintenance Planner (Electrical)

Reporting to the Planning Team Leader, the Maintenance Planner is responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating both online and offline maintenance activities for routine electrical work at Plant Scherer. This role supports maintenance crews by developing detailed work plans, estimating labor and material requirements, scheduling resources, and ensuring maintenance activities are executed safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities include supporting preventive maintenance programs, emergency and emergent work, maintenance strategy compliance, inventory and material management, and optimizing Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI). The planner works closely with Operations, System Owners, contractors, and vendors to resolve maintenance issues, improve equipment reliability, and maximize plant availability. This position also participates in an on-call rotation.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of power plant Maintenance and/or Operations experience preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of Journeyman Electrician experience preferred.
• Planning and scheduling experience is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of power plant systems, equipment, and operations.
• Experience with work management and planning software such as Maximo, CiM, MRS, Tableau, Primavera, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Teams.
• Ability to adapt to change and contribute effectively within a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization, as well as with vendors and external partners.
• Strong organizational skills, initiative, and self-motivation.
• Knowledge of Operations & Maintenance (O&M) and Capital Budget processes is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and promote a strong commitment to safety.
• Administer the work management process by reviewing Condition Reports, determining priorities, validating work information, and eliminating duplicate requests.
• Manage and review maintenance backlogs to ensure work is completed efficiently and effectively.
• Develop and maintain a rolling four-week maintenance schedule and communicate any constraints or challenges to key stakeholders.
• Create detailed job plans and work packages to improve maintenance productivity.
• Identify, procure, receive, and manage materials required for maintenance activities.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules with Operations, System Owners, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Develop and update outage work packages for planned, forced, and maintenance outages.
• Identify opportunities to improve reliability, reduce maintenance costs, and enhance unit availability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and external service providers.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to maintenance personnel.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate inventory stocking levels to support operational needs.
• Ensure all planning activities meet or exceed the expectations outlined in the Southern Generation Playbook.

This role is ideal for an experienced electrical maintenance professional who enjoys problem-solving, planning complex work activities, and partnering with multiple teams to improve plant reliability and performance.

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: 21649

Job Category: Power Plant Operations & Maintenance

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Georgia Power