Maintenance Specialist- Plant Miller (Contract Maintenance Department)

Southern Company; Alabama; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Company is seeking a Maintenance Specialist for Plant Miller to support the Contract Maintenance Department. The role focuses on daily contract maintenance planning and coordinating, outage planning for both planned and forced outages, and development of maintenance strategies including PM administration and procedure development.

The position requires experience in industrial maintenance planning, strong organizational and communication skills, familiarity with Maximo, and the ability

Qualifications

• Experienced in industrial maintenance and planning activities.
• Strong organizational, administrative and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to learn multiple software applications for work order management and planning/scheduling (Maximo familiarity).
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Incorporate safety in operations and maintenance planning for all work activities.
• Manage Maximo work orders, maintain equipment histories and bill of materials.
• Develop and implement Maximo planning processes and work packages for contract crews.
• Coordinate material procurement and staging and maintain clear communications between all work groups.
• Plan maintenance outages, including external contractor coordination and outage packages.
• Support maintenance procedures and continuous improvement of planning processes.

Job description

Maintenance Specialist- Plant Miller (Contract Maintenance Department)

Job Summary

This position provides support to the Contract Maintenance Department at Plant Miller. Responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to Daily Contract Maintenance Planning and Coordinating. Support all established metrics, outage planning and project planning for all units. Maintenance Strategy consists of Job Plan Development, P.M Administration, Department Processes, along with Procedure Development.

Job Requirements

• Relevant industrial maintenance and operations experience, typically 5+ years, with some experience in planning and coordinating maintenance activities is preferred.

• Knowledge of generating plant technology, maintenance, and operations related to major outage and routine activities.

• Strong organizational, administrative, facilitation, and interpersonal skills are required.

• Knowledge and experience with personal computers and the ability to learn quickly numerous software applications for work order management, planning/scheduling, and budget process are a necessity. Experience or knowledge within Maximo is required.

• Ability to interface with vendors and contractors while representing the best interests of Southern Company.

• Some travel within Generation fleet.

• Good verbal and written communications skills are required.

• Support of Planned Outages, Maintenance Outage and Forced Outages with the possibility of night shift, weekends and Holidays as needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Incorporate safety in operations and maintenance planning for all work activities.

• Work with LOTO coordinators to ensure all equipment is properly tagged and matches Maximo equipment descriptions.

• Administer the work order management system through Maximo by processing prioritized work orders, updating equipment records, and maintaining equipment historical database, including bill of materials, etc.

• Develop and implement a Maximo planning process to include producing work packages for contract maintenance crew to execute.

• Develop, update and maintain contract maintenance procedures.

• Work with contractor leadership to enhance work productivity by creating and maintaining detailed job plans, coordinating material procurement and staging while maintaining effective communications between all work groups.

• Develop outage work packages and plans for Planned, Forced and Maintenance outages for maintenance personnel, including external contractors as required.

• Provide coordination and oversite for contract labor needs (i.e. equipment rebuilds and parts refurbishment), seeking out and recommending the most cost-effective solutions.

• Actively support Maintenance Strategy program, including incorporation of fleet level job plans and comprehensive work packages for Preventative Maintenance.

• Optimize and organize spare parts, material and equipment stocking levels and inventories; also managing obsolete inventory.

• Work with Maintenance Specialist within department to maintain consistency in maintenance procedures, Maximo implementation, outage planning, etc.

• Support training on procedures and processes.

Alabama Power provides safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to 1.5 million customers across the lower two-thirds of Alabama.

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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.