Plant Project Engineer (APC Plant Central AL)
This position will be located at APC Plant Central AL, located in Billingsley, AL
SUMMARY OF POSITION
This engineer will be responsible for engineering related activities at a Combined Cycle Plant. This position is responsible for providing plant technical support and developing long term plans and budgets to maintain and improve equipment performance. Power Generation Engineers manage small and large capital and O&M projects, follow prescribed procedures and, under direct supervision, conduct analyses to develop design options or recommendations for structures, systems, and components.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
B.S. in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution is required.
B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Chemical Engineering preferred, but willing to consider other engineering disciplines.
M.S. in Business or Engineering a plus.
Experience:
Proven problem-solving experience.
Ability to work with team members on maintenance and/or operation of the following @types of equipment: pumps, motors, air/motor operated valves, manual valves, fans, condensers, boilers, HRSG's and turbines.
Desire to work in Electrical systems that may include the following equipment: variable frequency drives, DC emergency power systems including battery chargers, uninterruptible power supplies, bus fast transfer and maintenance switches, 480V - 4kV switchgear, excitation systems, and generator support.
Desire to work with control systems that include the following: electronics, instrumentation, program configuration, distributed/process control systems, and PLC's.
Demonstrated project management experience required.
Strong technical expertise and problem-solving abilities required.
Job Responsibilities:
Manage service agreements and contracts, in particular Long Term Service Agreements.
Outage/project management, project budget management, long term maintenance strategies, develop procedures and technical support to the plant.
Monitor plant performance and make recommendations to improve heat rate.
Utilize computer business tools to develop and justify budgets, write work orders, order material, develop project schedules, and monitor equipment.
Initiate, troubleshoot and review root cause analyses for system equipment failures.
Work with Southern Company Services, OEM's and system owners at other plants to stay current of any upgrades or concerns that affect the plant and communicate these needs to plant management, corporate management, and peer groups.
Track and report all GADS events.
Monitor plant performance and make recommendations to improve heat rate.
Develop 5- & 10-year capital budgets and justification for associated capital projects.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Proven leadership skills.
Good oral/written communication skills and ability to work effectively with varied individuals (craft personnel, support staff, supervisory staff, and management) is a must.
Strong organizational, administrative, time management, project management, facilitation and analytical skills are required.
Knowledge and experience with personal computers and the ability to learn numerous software applications quickly.
Self-motivation and demonstrated initiative is crucial for this position.
Ability to interface with vendors and contractors while representing the best interests of Southern Company.
Flexible to work across primary position boundaries by willingly accepting multiple roles as required to support plant needs.
Other Requirements:
Must be available to work nights, weekends and/or holidays as needed.
May require some extended work hours.
Must be able to be on-call for the plant for specified rotation frequencies, each occurrence being a week in length.
Minimal Travel required - 15%
BENEFITS
Competitive Pay
Excellent benefits packages which includes:
Medical and dental coverage
Defined Benefit Cash Balance Pension plan
Performance-sharing plan
401(k) plan with a generous company match
Bonus opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
Please submit an updated resume along with your application
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 bene?ts 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: 13089
Job Category: Engineering
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Alabama Power
