Research Engineer/Analyst

Southern Company – National Carbon Capture Center (NCCC) Process Engineering

This position will be located at the NCCC in Wilsonville, AL

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for providing process engineering support for the development and demonstration of cost-effective CO2 capture technologies required for successful integration into commercial coal-fired and natural gas-fired power plants. Other supported technology demonstrations include direct air capture (DAC), CO2 utilization, and energy storage systems that may play a role in the carbon reduction nexus.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide process engineering support for testing, commissioning, operating, and maintaining process systems during test runs and outages while maintaining safety as the highest priority. Troubleshoot new system components and processes.

• Develop process packages for assigned projects including written project scope, process flow diagrams, process and control narratives and identification of sampling or analytical needs.

• Support development of test plans and detailed test matrices. Write operating procedures and train operations personnel.

• Work with Project Management, Operations, Maintenance, Design, Controls and E&I groups to conduct testing. This includes project and test specific items on a technical level that includes, but is not limited to, run guidelines, capture media technical and environmental considerations, process configurations, best practices, data monitoring, and troubleshooting philosophies.

• Conduct data analysis to evaluate plant operations and system performance. Identify, propose, and design modifications to improve system operability, efficiency, and reliability.

• Write technical reports and present test results to internal and external parties.

• Provide timely review of engineered/controlled documents in a project review cycle and update project database accordingly.

• Support on site visits of personnel from academia, industry, and government by providing site review presentations, technical updates, and tour guide facilitation as needed.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or other technical degree is required; A degree from an ABET accredited college or university is preferred.

• Chemical or Mechanical Engineering degree strongly preferred.

• Advanced degree(s), certifications, licenses, and/or training in a relevant technical field/discipline would be a plus.

Experience:

• More than one (1) year of process plant experience including startup and troubleshooting experience is required.

• Experience with control system troubleshooting is desired.

• Experience with gas/liquid contacting systems is desired.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of fossil fueled-combustion systems, gas/liquid contacting systems, and/or pollutant emission control is desired.

• Candidate should have a strong analytical ability, easily grasp advanced technical concepts and ideas, and be able to conduct problem solving and troubleshooting.

• Strong oral and written communication skills are required.

• Must be proficient in MS Office applications and possess excellent computer skills for data analysis and documentation described under position duties.

• Experience using Process Information (PI) data trending applications is desired.

Other Requirements:

• Limited off-site travel required usually less than 5% of time, but up to 25%.

• After hours on-call support on nights and weekends will be required for plant operational activities

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

• Limited relocation assistance is available if the selected candidate currently resides outside the area.

• Please submit an updated resume with your application

Job Field: Engineering

Job Type: Standard

Primary Location: United States

Operating Company: Southern Company Services

Other Locations: Alabama-Metro Birmingham/Eastern AL-Wilsonville

Job Type: Standard

Travel (Up to...): Yes, 25 % of the Time

Work Location(s): National Carbon Capture Center (31800 Hwy 25 N, Wilsonville, AL)

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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 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: 5228

Job Category: Engineering

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Company Services