Plant Mechanic – Red Hills Power Plant

Southern Company•Ackerman, MS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for using and updating plant maintenance records in a computer-based work order management system, Maximo. The role requires experience in the maintenance of power plant systems and equipment, such as boilers, steam & gas turbines and auxiliary equipment, which includes experience with rotating equipment, pumps, fans, valves, piping, oil / hydraulic systems, conveyors, crushers, and gearboxes.

Requirements

Experience in the maintenance of power plant systems and equipment, such as boilers, steam & gas turbines and auxiliary equipment.
Experience with rotating equipment, pumps, fans, valves, piping, oil / hydraulic systems, conveyors, crushers, and gearboxes.
Ability to troubleshoot, maintain, repair and/or replace mechanical equipment such as pumps, fans, bearings, motors, valves, augers, crushers, gearboxes.
Ability to read and understand plant system / equipment prints and drawings.
Ability to read and understand technical literature.
Skills to operate power tools and various hand tools in a safe and efficient manner.
Significant welding knowledge and experience (TIG, MIG, Stick) is Required.
Willingness to work in a team environment.
Willingness to learn and take on increased responsibilities.
Effective communication skills.
Understanding and ability to follow safety procedures.
Self-motivation.
Ability to support 24/7 schedule, including holiday and back shift work when necessary as well as call-out situations.
Good oral/written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with varied individuals (craft personnel, support staff, supervisory staff, and management).
Strong organizational, administrative, time management, project management, facilitation and analytical skills.
Self-motivation and demonstrated initiative.
Willingness to work as part of a team.
Willingness to foster an inclusive environment.
Must be available to work nights, weekends and/or holidays as needed.
Must be available to work extended hours as needed.
Must understand and exemplify the values of Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior performance.
Must Successfully pass POSS and MASS testing.

Nice To Haves

Two-year technical certification, and/or an associate’s degree in a Mechanical discipline preferred.
Experience in the Industrial Maintenance field is preferred.
In-depth knowledge of coal-fired power plant systems (boiler, turbine, generator, feedwater, etc.) desired.

Responsibilities

Using and updating plant maintenance records in a computer-based work order management system, Maximo.
Troubleshooting, maintaining, repairing, and/or replacing mechanical equipment such as pumps, fans, bearings, motors, valves, augers, crushers, gearboxes.
Operating power tools and various hand tools in a safe and efficient manner.
Performing welding tasks (TIG, MIG, Stick).
Working in a team environment.
Learning and taking on increased responsibilities.
Communicating effectively.
Following safety procedures.
Supporting a 24/7 schedule, including holiday and back shift work when necessary, as well as call-out situations.
Working effectively with varied individuals (craft personnel, support staff, supervisory staff, and management).
Working as part of a team and fostering an inclusive environment.