Mechanic | Plant Ratcliffe

Plant Mechanic - Plant Ratcliffe

This position is based in De Kalb, Mississippi.

This position will be covered by the memorandum of Agreement between Mississippi Power and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers

Troubleshoot and repair mechanical problems on equipment in an industrial environment. The position will be filled at a Journeyman level based on experience in the maintenance of power plants and/or similar industrial settings. Will be required to be a member of and participate on the plant Emergency Response Team. The successful candidate will be expected to cross train and qualify as an Operator on the Control Board to achieve up to the level of Station Technician.

Candidate will also serve as a mentor and participate in training Operators as Mechanics as they work through the Journeyman Development Program.

• 5 or more years’ experience as a Journeyman Mechanic required

• Experience with Heat Recovery Steam Generators preferred

• Experience with Gas Turbines preferred

• Experience with pump repair & rebuild required

• Experience with Mechanical Seals required

• Experience with rotating equipment alignment required

• CBM (Condition Based Maintenance) experience a plus

• Experience with valves and piping systems repair preferred

• Experience welding (Stick, MIG, TIG) preferred

• Experience using an oxygen/acetylene torch preferred

• Machine Shop/Tool and Die experience a plus

• Experience in using precision measurement tools required

• Experience rigging and lifting heavy equipment preferred

• Must be able to read and understand equipment drawings, P&IDs, Isometrics required

• Must be able to read, understand and apply technical instruction manuals required

• Must be able to use power and hand tools required

• Must possess intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Office applications, Maximo a plus)

• Must be able to work in a team environment

• Must exhibit a positive attitude

• Must be an active participant in Safety Culture

• Must demonstrate effective communication skills (oral and written)

• Must exhibit a high degree of flexibility to demonstrate effectiveness in changing priorities and job assignments.

• Must be self- motivated and effective in working in an empowered work environment.

• Must be able to plan and execute the plan to complete job assignments.

• Must be willing to respond to call-out, work overtime, nights, weekends and holidays.

Successful completion of the POSS/MASS pre-employment test is a requirement.

a subsidiary of Southern Company, provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy to more than 192,000 customers and communities in 23 southeast Mississippi counties. For over 100 years, Mississippi Power is a leader in customer service, workforce development and education, environmental stewardship, and employee volunteerism. The company is an industry leader when it comes to working safely, providing around-the-clock reliable service and its expert storm response.

Mississippi Power has been at the forefront of innovation in the state through strategic partnerships in electric transportation and solar energy. The company has worked with the Coast Transit Authority to put the state’s first electric public transportation bus in operation and with Forrest County Agriculture High School on the state’s first electric school bus. It also partnered with the Hattiesburg Zoo on a new electric train and worked with the country’s largest Domino’s franchise to electrify its delivery fleet.

Also, a leader in renewable energy, Mississippi Power partnered with the Naval Construction Battalion Center to install the first microgrid at a Navy facility. The company was among the first to introduce utility scale solar in the state with nearly 160 MW of renewable energy produced, enough to power 23,000 homes for a year. Mississippi Power’s mission is to provide world-class value to our customers and communities every day.

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