Alabama Power Company

Heat Rate Engineer

LocationQuinton, AL
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


Heat Rate Engineer – Plant Miller

This position will be located at Alabama Power’s Plant Miller, Quinton AL


Job Summary

This position is responsible for supporting plant maintenance and operations as subject matter expert for Heat Rate Performance. Work will primarily be related to mechanical equipment, valves & piping, boilers, heat exchangers, and condensers. Candidate will take the lead on all equipment issue that may negatively affect units heat rate performance. Must be comfortable working in a Plant/industrial environment and capable of working proficiently both as part of a team and independently.


Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or other technical degree is required.
Minimum of 1-2 years of professional and/or internship experience preferred.
Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering degree strongly preferred.
Power or industrial plant operations/maintenance experience, or specific maintenance experience is strongly desired.
Possess a basic mechanical aptitude and have a good understanding of power plant systems
Experience with mechanical drawings including P&ID’s, piping, vessel and general arrangement drawings.
Working knowledge of common MS office applications.


The Following Skills Are Strongly Preferred

General working knowledge of process equipment including boilers, piping, valves (manual/control/relief), pumps, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, fans.
Understanding of condition-based maintenance technologies preferred


Job Responsibilities

Subject matter expert for Operations heat rate performance
Facilitation of operating unit’s boiler tuning.
Generation and review of technical specifications including equipment/material specifications.
Evaluation of proposals for mechanical or electrical equipment.
Excellent computer skills and effective written and verbal communication skills is a must
Ability to appropriately prioritize, plan and manage multiple work activities simultaneously is required.
Proficiency in problem solving, analytical, and interpersonal / communications skills.
Make sound independent decisions with minimal information and consultation with management.
Communicate with other groups and departments to achieve successful unit performance
Assist in the checkout, testing and startup of systems when necessary.
Must be available to work nights, weekends and/or holidays as needed.
Must be able to be on-call for the plant for specified rotation frequencies, each occurrence being a week in length


Travel Requirements

Minimal travel required.


BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES

Commitment to Our Values – Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity and Superior Performance
Safety focus and a strong personal safety record


Additional Details

Some relocation assistance is available if the selected candidate currently resides outside the area
Please submit an updated resume with your application.


Benefits

Competitive Pay
Excellent benefits packages which include:
Medical and dental coverage
Defined Benefit Pension plan
Performance-sharing plan
401(k) plan with a generous company match
Bonus opportunities

Alabama Power provides safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to 1.5 million customers across the lower two-thirds of Alabama.

For more information, visit www.AlabamaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/AlabamaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/AlabamaPower), LinkedIn (Linkedin.com/company/alabama-power), and Instagram (Instagram.com/alabamapower).

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

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: 11181


Job Category: Engineering


Job Schedule: Full time


Company: Alabama Power

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