Hydro Plant Engineer – APC Hydros

Description

Hydro Plant Engineer – APC Hydros

LOCATION

The home base or office for this position is flexible to be located at any of the 14 hydro facilities in the Alabama Power fleet depending on the applicant’s home location. Some relocation assistance may be available if the successful candidate does not already live within a reasonable commute distance.

APC Hydro facility locations are as follows:

Weiss dam - Leesburg, AL | Neely Henry dam - Ohatchee, AL | Logan Martin dam - Vincent, AL

Lay dam - Clanton, AL | Mitchell dam - Verbena, AL | Jordan dam - Wetumpka, AL

Bouldin dam - Wetumpka, AL | Smith dam - Jasper, AL | Bankhead dam - Northport, AL

Holt dam - Tuscaloosa, AL | Harris dam - Lineville, AL | Martin dam - Dadeville, AL

Yates dam - Tallassee, AL | Thurlow dam - Tallassee, AL

J OB SUMMARY

This engineer will be responsible for engineering related activities associated with the APC Hydro facilities. This position is responsible for providing plant technical support, developing long term plans and budgets to maintain and improve equipment performance. The engineer will manage capital and O&M projects by following prescribed procedures to develop design options and/or recommendations for system and equipment improvement initiatives. The successful candidate should possess strong interpersonal skills and teamwork to work with plant personnel, Southern Company Services (SCS), vendors, and a wide range of contractors to ensure successful completion of assigned projects.

PLEASE NOTE – We are open to considering all levels of experience, provided you meet the basic requirements outlined below.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• B.S. in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution is required
• B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering preferred, but willing to consider other engineering disciplines
• M.S. in Business or Engineering a plus
• Professional Engineer (PE) License would also be a plus

Experience:

• A minimum 3 years’ experience would be preferred in an industrial facility with project or design focus involving the maintenance of the following types of mechanical and electrical equipment: pumps/motors, air/motor operated valves, industrial electrical switchgear and MCCs, DCS, PLC, circuit breakers and transformers
• Demonstrated project management experience preferred
• Strong technical expertise and problem-solving abilities required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• 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

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with T&PS in the execution of the APC Hydro Modernization Program
• 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
• 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 superintendants 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

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

• The home base or office for this position can be at any of the 14 hydro facilities in the Alabama Power fleet depending on the applicant’s home location
• Must be available to work nights, weekends and/or holidays as needed
• May require some extended work hours
• Travel required – Up to 50%
• Limited relocation assistance available if the selected candidate(s) currently resides outside the area

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 a subsidiary of Southern Company. We have a history of customer and community service, economic development leadership, environmental stewardship and employee involvement.

Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is America's premier energy company, with 46,000 megawatts of generating capacity and 1,500 billion cubic feet of combined natural gas consumption and throughput volume serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries . The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in four states, natural gas distribution companies in seven states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America and a nationally recognized provider of customized energy solutions, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications . Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices that are below the national average. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, Southern Company and its subsidiaries are inventing America's energy future by developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, 21st century coal, natural gas, renewables and energy efficiency, and creating new products and services for the benefit of customers. Southern Company has been named by the U.S. Department of Defense and G.I. Jobs magazine as a top military employer, recognized among the Top 50 Companies for Diversity by DiversityInc, listed by Black Enterprise magazine as one of the 40 Best Companies for Diversity and designated a Top Employer for Hispanics by Hispanic Network. The company has earned a National Award of Nuclear Science and History from the National Atomic Museum Foundation for its leadership and commitment to nuclear development and is continually ranked among the top energy companies in Fortune's annual World's Most Admired Electric and Gas Utility rankings. Visit our website at www.southerncompany.com .

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.

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Job Field: Engineering

Job Type: Standard

Primary Location: Alabama-Metro Birmingham/Eastern AL-Vincent

Operating Company: Alabama Power Company

Other Locations: Alabama, United States, Alabama-South Alabama, Alabama-West Alabama

Job Type: Standard

Travel (Up to...): Yes, 50 % of the Time

Work Location(s):

Logan Martin Dam - 299 Logan Martin Dam Road (299VINCENT)

299 Logan Martin Dam Road

Vincent, 35178

Req ID: APC2008063