Mechanic, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Summary

This position is responsible for performing mechanical maintenance activities on electric generating units and balance of plant systems to ensure safe and reliable operation. Maintenance activities include preventative maintenance, predictive maintenance, planned and unplanned corrective maintenance on both safety‑related and non‑safety‑related components. Maintenance responsibilities include, but are not limited to, maintaining and/or repairing power plant equipment; planning work and following procedures/prints to install and maintain equipment;

performing assembly and disassembly of components using proper rigging and lifting techniques; troubleshooting equipment; communicating with plant supervision, plant operations personnel and/or plant maintenance personnel; and responding to call outs in the event work is required after normal working hours including weekends, nights and storm duty as necessary to support plant operations. In addition, these positions will maintain plant maintenance records in the Maximo computer‑based work order system and ensure all work complies with environmental permits and regulations.

The incumbents are expected to perform all work safely and with the utmost concern for their personal safety and the safety of other employees.

Plant Scherer in Juliette, Georgia.

• High school diploma—desired
• Two‑year technical degree in mechanical field or equivalent training—preferred

• Two years’ experience as Journeyman Mechanic or equivalent experience

• Experience repairing pumps, valves, gearboxes, etc.
• Preferred experience welding (stick, MIG, TIG)
• Experience using an oxygen/acetylene torch
• Experience using precision measurement tools
• Experience aligning pumps and motors
• Experience rigging and lifting heavy equipment
• Ability to read and understand plant system and equipment prints
• Ability to read, understand and apply technical instruction manuals
• Ability to use power and hand tools
• Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Office applications, Maximo a plus)
• Intermediate skills at running lathes, end mills, etc., preferred
• Skill in diagnosis of defects and failures of specialized equipment
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Experience disassembling and reassembling combustion turbine units, preferred

• Qualifying on pre‑employment tests are required including aptitude test, journeyman mechanical knowledge test, journeyman mechanical performance skills test, and physical abilities test to move forward in the selection process
• Ability to perform physically demanding activities (walking, climbing ladders, lifting heavy equipment) while working safely in all types of weather

• Place safety first by performing and maintaining every job, every day, safely
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Must exhibit a positive attitude
• Must demonstrate effective communication skills (oral and written) and 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 and be willing to respond to call‑out, work overtime, nights, weekends, holidays, and storm duty
• Demonstrate honesty, respect, fairness, and integrity
• Must keep promises and ethical behavior is the standard
• Must exhibit “Our Values” of Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance and Total Commitment

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.

Job Identification: 19469

Power Plant Operations & Maintenance

Full time

Georgia Power