Maintenance Specialist Sr.

Plant Yates Maintenance Specialist Sr.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as technical system owner responsible for maintenance strategy, reliability, and long‑term performance of assigned plant systems.
• Develop, execute, and continuously improve preventive and corrective maintenance strategies using equipment history, PM effectiveness, and failure data.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight for maintenance execution, including job scoping, prioritization, planning, scheduling, and weekly work plan coordination.
• Lead or support Root Cause Analyses (RCA) and implement corrective actions to prevent repeat failures.
• Plan, schedule, and execute forced, planned, and maintenance outages, including scope development, contractor coordination, and execution oversight.
• Coordinate major maintenance, repair, replacement, and capital activities, ensuring adherence to OEM specifications, maintenance procedures, safety requirements, and contract terms.
• Analyze abnormal or critical equipment conditions and develop sound technical solutions that balance reliability, cost, and operational risk.
• Serve as subject matter expert (SME) for assigned systems, providing technical guidance to maintenance personnel based on OEM manuals, specifications, and best practices.
• Manage and track maintenance and outage budgets, providing forecasts and input for labor, materials, services, and capital needs.
• Utilize computerized systems daily (including Maximo, Oracle Cloud, Tableau, OIS, Excel, Safe TK, and Word) to track work execution, material status, costs, and performance.
• Support implementation of Southern Company fleet standards and best practices; evaluate new or rebuilt equipment and stay current with applicable technologies.
• Serve as Contract Administrator for plant contractors and vendors.
• Ensure compliance with Southern Company Maintenance & Modifications Agreement (SCMMA) and all applicable policies and procedures.

 

Job Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in operations and/or maintenance within an electric generating plant or equivalent heavy industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of power plant equipment operation, maintenance methods, and system interactions.
• Prior mechanical and/or electrical maintenance experience in power generation systems strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex equipment issues and implement safe, effective, and cost‑conscious technical solutions.
• Working knowledge of Maximo and Oracle strongly preferred; familiarity with Tableau, OIS, CIMS, Excel, Safe TK, and Word preferred.
• Experience with resource planning, system ownership, outage planning, budgeting, or capital project execution is a plus.
• Experience with gas boiler/turbine power generation equipment is beneficial.
• Experience coordinating contractors, plant resources, or leading maintenance crews is highly desirable.
• Strong technical understanding or hands‑on experience with industrial disciplines such as: 
  • Precision Measuring and machine alignment
  • Rigging and crane operations (critical lifts)
  • Welding, cutting, and machining concepts.
  • Pump and valve repair.
  • High‑energy piping and boiler maintenance
  • Electrical systems and equipment

Behavioral Attributes

• Safety‑focused mindset demonstrated in all work activities and decisions.
• Self‑motivated, initiative-taking, and capable of operating with minimal supervision.
• Strong technical judgment and confidence making critical equipment and resource decisions.
• Clear and effective communicator with the ability to work across multiple departments and disciplines.
• Team‑oriented with a willingness to support others and close gaps when identified.
• Professional, ethical, and accountable; consistently demonstrates integrity and company values.
• Positive, solution‑driven attitude with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Willingness to support an inclusive and respectful work environment.
• Available for on‑call rotation, outage support, and extended hours including nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

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.

 

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