Summary Of Position Duties

This position is a staff position in Southern Company Generation. As a member of the CBM & Machinery Diagnostics team, this position is responsible for testing, analysis, and support for all generating facilities (Fossil, Hydro, Nuclear, Gas, Renewables, and Distributed) within the Southern Company fleet. The position will have a wide variety of individual and team work assignments in testing, analyzing, and evaluating solutions.

Responsibilities Include
Providing expert diagnosis and support in one or more of (Vibration Diagnostics, Infrared Thermography, Tribology, Motor Diagnostics, Acoustics, Ultrasound, and other techniques).
Supporting Plant CBM (Condition Based Maintenance) Specialists, System Owners, and others to resolve equipment and process issues.
Providing on-site and remote monitoring, analysis, and troubleshooting for plant equipment, components, and structures
Providing oral and written communication of findings and recommendations to all levels of the organization.
Actively participating in internal and industry groups to develop, advance, and implement techniques to ensure that Southern Company’s CBM and Diagnostic processes are the best of the best, and that they support the company’s goals.
Providing both formal and informal training and knowledge transfer to improve the overall effectiveness of vibration diagnostic efforts across the fleet.

Education & Work Experience
Bachelors degree in Engineering is preferred
Strong preference will be given for formal CBM and Machinery Diagnostics training, experience, and certification.
Strong preference will be given for experience in Engineering, Maintenance, or Operations in a power plant or other manufacturing facility.
Experience with data acquisition and analysis systems is preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong teamwork skills and ability to work effectively with wide variety of people at different levels of the organization.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Quick learner, self starter, strong initiative, highly motivated.
High degree of analytical skills and computer skills are required.
Experience with CBM and Diagnostics software is required.
Willingness and ability to travel frequently (approximately 50%) and work in industrial power plant and construction environments