**Plant Yates Maintenance Specialist Sr.** **Summary of Position Duties** This position will be accountable for all maintenance & support activities associated with Maintenance Specialist Sr./System Owner duties. These include technical support; outage planning/scheduling and coordination; routine maintenance planning; project management and coordination; outage and baseline budget tracking; as well as capital project management, planning, execution, and budget tracking. This position will be primarily focused on ownership and execution of the site Condition Based Maintenance Program with additional responsibilities of electrical system maintenance and improvements. **JOB RESPONSIBILITIES** + Development and execution of maintenance strategies for owned system(s). + Focus areas of responsibilities in this role include ownership of the following: + Monitor maintenance strategy via preventative maintenance tracking as well as documentation of equipment failures and maintenance strategy deviations. + Effectively utilize the work order management system by 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 of equipment & system issues. + Support implementation of Southern Company initiatives and fleet standards in the maintenance processes and equipment applications. + Responsible for tracking and providing input to budget development and monthly projections regarding contractor labor, services, material, parts, and equipment needs while efficiently managing costs associated with these resources. + Daily utilization 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, Tableau, Oracle Cloud, OIS, Word, Safe TK, & 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 technical direction and coordination of assigned maintenance crews and/or contractor personnel while monitoring quality, cost, and adherence to contract specifications as well as equipment specs and maintenance procedures. + Analyze critical situations on owned equipment to determine competent solutions to identified problems and a resolution to them. + Consistent demonstration of strong technical aptitude and self-directed decision-making capability regarding plant equipment. + Provide subject matter expertise to maintenance personnel including OEM specs, manuals, and procedures to accomplish work on owned system equipment. + Support the Best Practices Program by developing and implementing industry and generating fleet best practices in a timely manner. + Establish a working relationship with key vendors and SCS personnel; gather and analyze acceptance data on new/rebuilt equipment and stay informed of current technology. + Effective communication skills and people skills to foster effective working relationships with personnel from all departments. + Contract Administration execution. + CBM program maintenance and improvements for oil analysis, vibration monitoring & assessment, thermography monitoring, motor testing, and other CBM related activities. + Electrical systems improvements, project management, and ownership **JOB REQUIREMENTS** **_Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Requirements:_** + Must possess minimum of 3 years of experience in the Operating and/or Maintenance Department of an Electric Generating Plant. + Electrical troubleshooting & maintenance experience is preferred. + Condition Maintenance Program experience is preferred. + Must possess a thorough understanding of the operation and maintenance of plant equipment and systems to provide solutions to equipment problems that are cost effective and adequate to meet plant needs. + Must possess the ability to analyze critical situations; determine competent solutions and be capable of implementing strategic plans in a safe and effective manner. + Must possess the ability to work with people across multiple departments to achieve organizational objectives. + Must possess effective written and oral communications skills. + Must possess the ability to make critical decisions regarding plant equipment and resources while balancing financial constraints and equipment availability needs. + Working knowledge of Maximo & Oracle are strongly preferred. + Resource planning experience preferred but not required. + Operation and/or Maintenance of fossil plant equipment is preferred. + Previous system ownership, planning, and budgeting experience are a preferred but not required. + Contractor, GPC resource coordination, or system ownership experience is a plus. + Working knowledge of application systems including Maximo, Tableau, OIS, CIMS, Microsoft Office applications, & Safe TK are preferred. + Experience working on Power Generation specific equipment or equivalent industrial equipment with skills, knowledge, or a strong understanding of the processes & procedures of the following disciplines is strongly preferred: + Lubrication compatibility + Machine alignment + Pump operation & maintenance for Multi-Staged Centrifugal & Vertical Pumps + Electrical 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 behavior, and professionalism (behaviors consistent with Our Values). + Ability to function in a team environment and be willing to support the team when gaps are identified. + An exceptional positive attitude and solution driven mindset are a requirement. + Willingness to support and contribute to an inclusive work force is required. **Other Requirements** + Must be available to work nights, weekends and/or holidays. + Must be available for on call rotation + Sometimes requires extended work hours. **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 residential and commercial 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 infrastructure company 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 our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero 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 and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. 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: 10471 Job Category: Power Plant Operations & Maintenance Job Schedule: Full time Company: Georgia Power