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Engineer or Mechanical Field Specialist– HRSGs

Southern Company26 open roles

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Birmingham, AL, United States
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Your applicationOpen nowEngineer or Mechanical Field Specialist– HRSGsSouthern Company · Birmingham, AL, United States

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8.1% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. Southern Company postings stay open a median of 4 days.

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  1. 1.7%1 day
  2. 3.6%3 days
  3. 8.1%7 days
  4. 15.0%14 days
  5. 33.9%30 days
This job: posted 14 days ago

Southern Company median: 4 days open

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Job Description

Engineer or Mechanical Field Specialist– HRSGs

Technical Shared Services (TSS) – Mechanical Systems & Field Support

WORK LOCATION

  • This position will be based out of Birmingham, AL, however candidates living within the traditional Southern Company footprint (AL, GA, MS) may be considered with the expectation that they could successfully telework and would be willing to travel to work and field location(s) on a routine (to be determined) and as-needed basis.
  • This position will require a mix of both field and office work.
  • Field work can include site visits to plant sites, vendor facilities, and various work locations.
  • Some office work can be performed remotely (telework/work from home).

TRAVEL & RELOCATION

  • This position requires both day-trip and overnight travel (up to 50%).
  • Some relocation assistance may be available if the successful candidate does not already live within a reasonable commute distance.

JOB SUMMARY

This position will support the Southern Company Generation goals and business results related to safety, compliance, budgets, people, and technical skills. This shall be accomplished by providing industry leading technical field support for both project management and field support demand services. This position will assist in defining the HRSG (Heat Recovery Steam Generator) maintenance strategies for the Southern Company fleet by identifying and mitigating reliability risk in an economical manner. This position will also assist with major capital HRSG component replacements.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will support the Southern Company HRSG fleet predominately in the southeast United States. This position will perform the following duties:

  • Support engineering, operation, maintenance, and field service activities required to inspect and repair HRSGs. This includes performing a visual inspection of the entire HRSG, external and internal, and accurately documenting inspection findings and recommending repairs for correction.
  • Provide maintenance planning support for future outages.
  • Assist with pressure part replacements for HRSGs including specification development, print reviews, supplier shop inspections, installation, etc.
  • Assist with development and coordination of Southern Company initiatives (i.e. SOE, SCTR, etc.).
  • Assist with coordinating the HRSG system owner’s meeting that is held yearly.
  • Assist with organizing and presenting at various system or plant meetings.
  • This position does require overnight travel primarily within the Southern Company fleet with some nationwide travel on occasion.
  • Coal fired boiler experience is a plus.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred, but not required.

Knowledge/Skills

  • Five (5) years’ experience in installation of utility boiler or HRSG pressure parts or in maintenance or operation of an HRSG or utility boiler is highly preferred.
  • This position requires a working knowledge of the functional characteristics of most major mechanical power plant equipment [i.e., HRSG’s, boilers, steam turbines, condensers, major pumps, cooling towers, selective catalytic reduction (SCR), oxidation catalyst for CO reduction, thermal cycle, and circulating water system] to provide effective solutions to equipment problems and maintenance activities.
  • Field experience with major retrofit projects such as replacing pressure part components, harps or modules, for HRSGs or utility boilers is a plus.
  • Ability to analyze critical situations and determine competent solutions that can be implemented in a safe and effective manner.
  • General ability to utilize computer drawing programs and read engineering drawings.
  • Demonstrate the ability to work with diverse teams consisting of vendors, plant personnel, and other TSS personnel to achieve successful project results.
  • Ability to successfully interface with pressure part manufacturers and other utility technical support suppliers (EPRI, pressure part suppliers, duct burner suppliers, etc.) in a professional manner.
  • Knowledge of NDE inspection techniques and processes.
  • Physical ability to climb ladders and crawl in tight spaces, use fall protection while working at heights, respirator use, etc.
  • Must be proficient in use of computer-based applications, i.e. Microsoft Office suite.
  • Must possess effective written and oral communications skills.
  • Must exhibit Southern Style behavior. Southern Style is a Southern Company initiative which required employees to exhibit three main attributes. These are unquestionable trust, superior performance, and total commitment.

BENEFITS:

  • Competitive Pay
  • Excellent benefits packages which includes: Medical and dental coverage Defined Pension/Cash Balance Benefit Plan Performance-sharing plan 401(k) plan with a generous company match Bonus opportunities Tuition Reimbursement

About Us

About Southern Company

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.

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