Southern Company

Maintenance Specialist

Cartersville, GA

full_time

About This Job

Boiler System Owner – Maintenance Specialist, Sr.

Location: Plant Bowen, Georgia Power Company

Job Description: This position is based at Georgia Power Company’s Plant Bowen and involves supporting the maintenance and operation of supercritical steam generators and their auxiliaries. The Boiler System Owner is responsible for all maintenance and support activities related to the boiler and process steam systems. Reporting to the Planning Team Leader, this role is crucial for strategic maintenance planning, major project execution, and providing system subject matter expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

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Provide expertise on system equipment and processes, including boiler tubing, boiler operation, welding, combustion performance, high energy piping, sootblowing, system valves, and system pumps.

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Project and monitor system O&M and capital budgets.

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Contribute to budget development to address system requirements.

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Prioritize, monitor, and review all routine work on the boiler and process steam systems.

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Develop the plant boiler maintenance strategy and outage project schedule.

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Prepare specifications for component replacements.

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Manage projects related to boiler and process steam activities.

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Lead boiler inspections.

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Coordinate offsite manufacturing and shop repair surveillance.

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Maintain strong working relationships with boiler vendors and technical support personnel.

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Initiate, investigate, and implement corrective action reports for boiler and process steam events.

Job Requirements:

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Minimum of 5-7 years of recent experience in utility-scale boiler maintenance or operations.

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Fundamental knowledge of materials used in boilers.

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Experience/certification in SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW welding processes.

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Ability to critically analyze equipment and process issues and determine appropriate actions.

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Proven risk assessment and decision-making skills.

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Effective written and oral communication skills.

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Knowledge of plant safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance requirements.

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Preferred: Demonstrated project management experience.

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Preferred: Working knowledge of applicable codes/standards (ASME B&PV, NBIC, NFPA).

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Preferred: Familiarity with Maximo and Microsoft Office Suite.

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Preferred: Previous experience in system ownership, project planning, and resource coordination.

Additional Requirements:

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Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary.

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Willingness to work in harsh environments.

Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeogiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).

Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million 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 solutions provider 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 customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas 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 has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. 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: 12435

Job Category: Power Plant Operations & Maintenance

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Georgia Power