JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is responsible for daily planning, developing detailed work plans, and prioritizing of work activities. This position will provide direct support to maintenance, operations, and/or fuel handling crew(s) by providing planning, estimating, and coordination of maintenance activities on plant equipment. The Planner will provide backup to other Planners and Contractor Support Specialists as workloads, dictate and provide coordination support during outages. This position will also include some System Owner responsibilities.

Other duties include, but not limited to:

• Administering the work order management system through processing of prioritized work orders, updating equipment records, and maintaining equipment historical database (including bill of materials, equipment procedures, etc).

• Developing and maintaining the Plant's Four (4) Week Plan by scheduling all mechanical, electrical, or operations maintenance activities for all departments by utilizing and reporting trends and metrics.

• Enhancing work productivity by providing detailed work plans and work packages, coordinating materials ordering and staging, and providing effective communication between maintenance groups and Planning & Scheduling.

• Developing outage work packages and plans for Planned, Forced and Maintenance outages and utilizing Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules when appropriate.

• Providing coordination during outages and for other on-site and off-site contract labor needs (i.e. equipment rebuilds and parts refurbishment), seeking out and recommending the most cost-effective solutions.

• Actively supporting Plant Reliability through the role of a System Owner, or in support thereof, and support the Maintenance Strategy program through improved revisions of equipment repetitive tasks.

• Optimizing spare parts, material and equipment stocking levels and inventories.

• Providing planning activities that fully meet or exceed the expectation as listed in the Southern Generation Playbook.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• The successful candidate must have extensive experience in maintenance or operations in fossil generation is required.

• Experience in plant operations (Operations, Maintenance, or Fuels) is preferred.

• Knowledge/Experience working with Maximo and Microsoft Office is preferred.

• Experience interfacing with vendors and contractors preferred.

• Experience in both Coal and Combined Cycle Units is preferred.

• Experience with CIMs is preferred.

• Must be knowledgeable of contract administration.

• Strong organizational, administrative, facilitation, and interpersonal skills are required.

• Knowledge and experience with personal computers and the ability to learn quickly, numerous software applications for work order management and planning/scheduling is a necessity.

• The ability to communicate and work effectively in teams with varied individuals (craft personnel, supervisory, staff, and management) is a must.

• Self-motivation and demonstrated initiative is crucial for this position.

Behavioral Requirements:

• Model Our Values.

  • Safety First

  • Intentional Inclusion

  • Act with Integrity

  • Superior Performance

• Provides superior customer service.

• Highly motivated and strong self-initiative.

• Ability to work independently.

• Ability to interact with all levels; One Team, One Future Mindset.

• Superior interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.

  Mississippi Power , a subsidiary of Southern Company, provides clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy to more than 192,000 customers and communities in 23 southeast Mississippi counties. For over 100 years, Mississippi Power is a leader in customer service, workforce development and education, environmental stewardship, and employee volunteerism. The company is an industry leader when it comes to working safely, providing around-the-clock reliable service and its expert storm response. Mississippi Power has been at the forefront of innovation in the state through strategic partnerships in electric transportation and solar energy. The company has worked with the Coast Transit Authority to put the state’s first electric public transportation bus in operation and with Forrest County Agriculture High School on the state’s first electric school bus. It also partnered with the Hattiesburg Zoo on a new electric train and worked with the country’s largest Domino’s franchise to electrify its delivery fleet. Also, a leader in renewable energy, Mississippi Power partnered with the Naval Construction Battalion Center to install the first microgrid at a Navy facility. The company was among the first to introduce utility scale solar in the state with nearly 160 MW of renewable energy produced, enough to power 23,000 homes for a year. Mississippi Power’s mission is to provide world-class value to our customers and communities every day.

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: 10760

Job Category: Power Plant Operations & Maintenance

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Mississippi Power