Job Description
Plant Bowen CC LTSA Engineer
Georgia Power, Plant Bowen, Engineering Department
Position will be located in Euharlee, Georgia
WORK LOCATION, SCHEDULE, and TRAVEL
- Position is located in Euharlee, Georgia
- This position will require a mix of both office and onsite field work
Summary of Position Duties:
This engineer will be responsible for engineering related activities in support of and that include project oversight, contractor oversight, and contract oversight (or Long-term service agreement (LTSA)) at Plant Bowen’s Combined Cycle units. This position is responsible for providing plant technical support and developing long-term plans and budgets to maintain and improve equipment performance. LTSA Engineers manage small and large capital and O&M projects, follow prescribed procedures and, under direct supervision, conduct analyses to develop design options or recommendations for structures, systems and components.
Education Requirements:
- B.S. in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution is required
- B.S. in Electrical or Mechanical degree preferred
Work Experience Requirements:
- 3-5 years of LTSA oversight experience preferred
- 3-5 years of Combined Cycle experience preferred
- Proven problem-solving experience
- Ability to work with team members on maintenance and/or operation of the following types of equipment: pumps, motors, air/motor operated valves, manual valves, fans, condensers, boilers, HRSG’s and turbines
- Experience working with or on electrical systems that may include the following equipment: variable frequency drives, DC emergency power systems including battery chargers, uninterruptible power supplies, fast transfer and maintenance switches, switchgear, excitation systems, and generator support
- Experience with controls systems that include the following: electronics, instrumentation, program configuration, distributed/process control systems, and PLCs
Job Responsibilities:
- Manage and oversee service agreements and contracts, in particular Long Term Service Agreements
- Outage/project management, project budget management, long-term maintenance strategies development, procedure development
- Provide general technical support to the plant
- Monitor plant performance and make recommendations to improve heat rate
- 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 system owners 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
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Proven leadership skills
- Good oral/written communication skills and ability to work effectively with varied individuals (craft personnel, support staff, supervisory staff, and management) is a must
- 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
Other Requirements:
- Must be available to work nights, weekends and/or holidays as needed
- May require some extended work hours
If this job is determined to be a critical job, limitations for transferring internally within the Company may apply for a set period of time. If applicable, details will be shared during the selection process.
Plant Bowen CC LTSA Engineer
Georgia Power, Plant Bowen, Engineering Department
Position will be located in Euharlee, Georgia
WORK LOCATION, SCHEDULE, and TRAVEL
- Position is located in Euharlee, Georgia
- This position will require a mix of both office and onsite field work
Summary of Position Duties:
This engineer will be responsible for engineering related activities in support of and that include project oversight, contractor oversight, and contract oversight (or Long-term service agreement (LTSA)) at Plant Bowen’s Combined Cycle units. This position is responsible for providing plant technical support and developing long-term plans and budgets to maintain and improve equipment performance. LTSA Engineers manage small and large capital and O&M projects, follow prescribed procedures and, under direct supervision, conduct analyses to develop design options or recommendations for structures, systems and components.
Education Requirements:
- B.S. in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution is required
- B.S. in Electrical or Mechanical degree preferred
Work Experience Requirements:
- 3-5 years of LTSA oversight experience preferred
- 3-5 years of Combined Cycle experience preferred
- Proven problem-solving experience
- Ability to work with team members on maintenance and/or operation of the following types of equipment: pumps, motors, air/motor operated valves, manual valves, fans, condensers, boilers, HRSG’s and turbines
- Experience working with or on electrical systems that may include the following equipment: variable frequency drives, DC emergency power systems including battery chargers, uninterruptible power supplies, fast transfer and maintenance switches, switchgear, excitation systems, and generator support
- Experience with controls systems that include the following: electronics, instrumentation, program configuration, distributed/process control systems, and PLCs
Job Responsibilities:
- Manage and oversee service agreements and contracts, in particular Long Term Service Agreements
- Outage/project management, project budget management, long-term maintenance strategies development, procedure development
- Provide general technical support to the plant
- Monitor plant performance and make recommendations to improve heat rate
- 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 system owners 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
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Proven leadership skills
- Good oral/written communication skills and ability to work effectively with varied individuals (craft personnel, support staff, supervisory staff, and management) is a must
- 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
Other Requirements:
- Must be available to work nights, weekends and/or holidays as needed
- May require some extended work hours
If this job is determined to be a critical job, limitations for transferring internally within the Company may apply for a set period of time. If applicable, details will be shared during the selection process.
About Southern Company
Southern Company is one of the largest energy providers in the United States. Based in Atlanta, Southern Company owns electric utilities in four states, natural gas distribution utilities 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.
The men and women who work at Southern Company understand that we don’t simply provide a product or service. Clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy is essential to our way of life. More than 100 years ago, our company played a major role in the growth and prosperity of the South – and we continue to play a role today through our support of economic development and our philanthropic efforts. We believe the communities we serve should be better off because we’re there.
Our principal business is to make, move and sell energy. Those are the “whats” of our business. But it’s the “hows” that make us different. The actions of our employees are what truly define us and have earned us a high level of trust among our customers, shareholders and regulators.