Description
Job Description
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.
Analyse 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 analyse 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
Behavioural 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.