Mechanic (Shift)

Georgia Power Company; Georgia; On-site; USD 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Mechanic to join their dynamic team at Plant Scherer. This role involves performing mechanical maintenance activities on electric generating units and plant systems, ensuring safe and reliable operations. You will engage in preventative and corrective maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, and communicate with various personnel. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical background, experience with welding, and a commitment to safety. Join a company dedicated to delivering clean, reliable energy while investing in the well-being of its employees through competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Base Salary

Health and Welfare Benefits

Retirement Benefits

Annual Incentive Awards

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as a Journeyman Mechanic or equivalent.
• Experience repairing pumps, valves, and gearboxes is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical maintenance on electric generating units.
• Maintain plant maintenance records and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Welding (Stick, MIG, TIG)

Rigging and Lifting

Precision Measurement Tools

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma

2-year Technical Degree in Mechanical Field

Tools

Maximo

Microsoft Office

Oxygen/Acetylene Torch

Power and Hand Tools

Job description

Summary

This position is responsible for performing mechanical maintenance activities on electric generating units and balance of plant systems to ensure safe and reliable operation. Maintenance activities include preventative maintenance, predictive maintenance, planned and unplanned corrective maintenance on both safety-related and non-safety-related components. Maintenance responsibilities include, but are not limited to, maintaining and/or repairing power plant equipment; planning work and following procedures/prints to install and maintain equipment; performing assembly and disassembly of components using proper rigging and lifting techniques; troubleshooting equipment; communicating with plant supervision, plant operations personnel and/or plant maintenance personnel; and responding to call outs in the event work is required after normal working hours including weekends, nights, and storm duty as necessary to support plant operations. In addition, these positions will maintain plant maintenance records in the Maximo computer-based work order system and ensure all work complies with environmental permits and regulations. The incumbents are expected to perform all work safely and with the utmost concern for their personal safety and the safety of other employees.

This position is located at Plant Scherer in Juliette, Ga.

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma—desired

• 2-year Technical degree in mechanical field or equivalent training - preferred

Experience Requirements:

• Two years’ experience as Journeyman Mechanic or equivalent experience

Job Knowledge

• Must have experience repairing pumps, valves, gearboxes, etc.

• Preferred experience welding (Stick, MIG, TIG)

• Must have experience using an oxygen/acetylene torch

• Must have experience using precision measurement tools

• Must have experience aligning pumps and motors

• Must have experience rigging and lifting heavy equipment

• Must be able to read and understand plant system and equipment prints

• Must be able to read, understand and apply technical instruction manuals

• Must be able to use power and hand tools

• Must possess intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Office applications, Maximo a plus)

• Intermediate skills at running lathes, end mills, etc., preferred

• Must have skill in the diagnosis of defects and failures of specialized equipment

• Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

• Experience disassembling and reassembling combustion turbine units, preferred

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Qualifying on pre-employment tests are required including aptitude test, journeyman mechanical knowledge test, journeyman mechanical performance skills test, and physical abilities test to move forward in the selection process

• Ability to perform physically demanding activities (i.e., walking, climbing ladders, lifting heavy equipment) while working safely in all types of weather

Behavioral Attributes

• Place safety first by performing and maintaining every job, every day, safely

• Must be able to work in a team environment

• Must exhibit a positive attitude

• Must demonstrate effective communication skills (oral and written)

• Must exhibit a high degree of flexibility to demonstrate effectiveness in changing priorities and job assignments

• Must be self-motivated and effective in working in an empowered work environment

• Must be able to plan and execute the plan to complete job assignments

• Must be willing to respond to call-out, work overtime, nights, weekends, holidays, and storm duty

• Demonstrate honesty, respect, fairness, and integrity

• Must keep your promises and ethical behavior is the standard

• Must exhibit “Our Values” of Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance and Total Commitment

Company Overview

Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy at rates below the national average. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com.

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond. Our mission is to provide clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy with excellent service.

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, 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).

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: 9958

Job Category: Power Plant Operations & Maintenance

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Georgia Power