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Alabama Power Company · 10 hours ago

Plant Project Engineer (GPC Plant Bowen)

Cartersville, GA, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Alabama Power Company is seeking a Plant Project Engineer for GPC Plant Bowen in Cartersville, GA. This engineer will be responsible for engineering activities at a power generating plant, providing technical support, developing long-term plans, and managing projects to improve equipment performance.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Provide outage/project management, project budget management, long term maintenance strategies and technical support to the plant

Develop 5- & 10-year capital budgets and justification for associated capital projects

Monitor plant performance and make recommendations to improve heat rate and reliability

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

Qualification

Mechanical engineeringElectrical engineeringProject managementTechnical supportBudget managementTroubleshootingAnalytical skillsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsSelf-motivation

Required

B.S. in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution is required

A minimum of 5 years' experience in an Industrial Facility with mechanical/electrical project or design focus involving the maintenance of the following types of equipment: pumps/motors, air/motor operated valves, fans, condensers, boilers, turbines, and industrial electrical switchgear, circuit breakers and transformers

Demonstrated project management experience required

Strong technical expertise and problem-solving abilities required

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

Ability to network and utilize subject matter experts at both the corporate level and regional level to support our plant systems

Display interpersonal skills that demonstrate the ability to handle conflict and work effectively within a diverse team

Ability to adapt to changing priorities and requirements

Flexible to work across primary position boundaries by willingly accepting multiple roles as required to support plant needs