Southern Company · 3 hours ago
Mechanical Systems Engineer-Plant Vogtle 3&4
Waynesboro, GA, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelSouthern Company is a leader among the nation’s nuclear energy facility operators and an innovator in advanced nuclear technologies. The Mechanical Systems Engineer will ensure sustained long-term equipment performance by integrating reliability strategies into operations and collaborating with maintenance and engineering teams to optimize asset health and compliance with standards.
EnergyNatural ResourcesNuclear
Responsibilities
Perform routine trending of system parameters to identify early signs of equipment issues
Work cross-functionally with schedulers, operators and maintenance to ensure work needed for system reliability is performed at the right time and with proper quality
Perform routine system walkdowns to identify degrading equipment early
Review and update existing maintenance strategies to account for industry best practices and lessons learned from previous implementations of maintenance
Lead root cause evaluations and corrective action plans for equipment failures
Drive initiatives for long-term planning and life-cycle management of critical assets
Participate in industry benchmarking
Ensure compliance with Maintenance Rule (10 CFR 50.65) and SNC quality standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (ABET accredited)
Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
Accepts ownership of assigned programs, projects and tasks
Develops strategy for optimum use of resources
Works through conflicts to create win/win situations
Holds self and others accountable for results
Values diversity and respects the dignity of every individual
Assumes personal responsibility for individual and company successes
Preferred
Proficiency in work management software [Maximo]
Familiarity with maintenance practices for mechanical components [pumps and/or valves]
Knowledge of causal analysis methodologies (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, Root Cause Analysis) and predictive technologies
An ability to solve problems and make sound engineering decisions, based on experience and appropriate industry practices, in order to make timely decisions which might impact plant safety and reliability
Benefits
Competitive base salary
Annual incentive awards for eligible employees
Health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being
Incentive program
Company
Southern Company
Southern Company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, is the shared services division of Southern Company.
Founded in 1912
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.16BKey Investors
GRIP Program
2025-10-03Post Ipo Equity· $1.75B
2025-05-20Post Ipo Debt· $1.45B
2024-10-21Grant· $160M
Leadership Team
Thomas Fanning
President and CEO
David Poroch
Chief Financial Officer
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