Maintenance Engineer - Plant Hatch

Southern Company
Baxley, GA

Maintenance Engineer – Plant Hatch

 

We currently have an opportunity located in Baxley, GA at Plant Hatch for a Maintenance Engineer. 

 

Summary of Job Duties: Maintenance Engineers are responsible for implementation and support of various maintenance programs; problem identification followed by investigation, evaluation, and resolution; evaluating and implementing industry operating experience; and providing general engineering and technical support to the maintenance teams as needed. The Maintenance Engineers provide support through monitoring of plant equipment and resolution of day-to-day problems during work activities. 

 

Their responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following activities: 

- Provide engineering support and direction for various maintenance activities. 

- Assist with resolution of emergent issues. 

- Coordinate with vendors to ensure proper product supply or services. 

- Support and participate in cross-functional efforts with other departments to resolve operation and equipment issues

- Act as a project manager. 

- Support the Corrective Action Program. 

- Resolve problems encountered by Craft during day-to-day work activities. 

- Coordinate with System Engineering and off-site Engineering to resolve equipment problems that are the result of design issues.

- Implement and support various programs. 

- Support the Emergency Response Organization. 

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

- A Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited school or PE license is preferred. Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degrees preferred. 

- 2 years of related experience in industrial manufacturing or utility is required. 

- 5 years of related experience in industrial manufacturing or utility is preferred. 

- Knowledge of air-operated and motor-operated valves preferred. 

- Knowledge of welding and ASME code is preferred. 

- An ability to solve problems and make sound engineering decisions, based on experience and appropriate industry practices, to make timely decisions to support the maintenance teams. 

- Technical writing ability, computer knowledge, good communication skills, and good presentation skills are required. 

- Project oversight or supervisory experience is desired. 

 

Behavioral Attributes: 

- Accepts ownership of assigned programs, projects, and tasks. 

- Develops strategy for optimum use of resources. 

- Manages financial performance to control costs. 

- Resolves conflicts effectively to create win/win situations. 

- Holds self and others accountable for results. 

- Values diversity and shows respect for all individuals. 

- Assumes personal responsibility for individual and company successes.

 

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