Job Description

Maintenance Specialist Sr.

Atlanta, Ga

The Maintenance Specialist plays a key role in planning, scheduling, and coordinating both routine and outage-related maintenance activities for Plant McDonough’s combined-cycle units. This position is responsible for developing detailed work plans, optimizing maintenance schedules, and supporting outage execution to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.

This role partners closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, and contract teams to deliver high-quality maintenance execution. The Maintenance Specialist also contributes to long-term maintenance strategies, including condition-based maintenance (CBM) initiatives, and provides contract coordination support. Opportunities for professional development, including CBM certification, are available to enhance effectiveness in the role.

Job Requirements

• Proven experience in power plant operations and maintenance activities is preferred.
• Strong organizational, planning, and administrative capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Working knowledge of contract administration and vendor coordination.
• Ability to effectively represent the company when interfacing with external contractors and suppliers.
• Understanding of financial principles, including budgeting and cost control.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to make sound decisions in critical situations.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate routine and outage maintenance activities for combined-cycle generating units.
• Develop comprehensive daily and weekly work plans to support maintenance execution.
• Provide planning and coordination support during unit outages to ensure safe, timely, and cost-effective completion.
• Partner with operations and maintenance teams by estimating, scheduling, and coordinating maintenance work on plant equipment.
• Support the development and execution of maintenance strategies, including condition-based maintenance (CBM) programs.
• Serve as the contract coordinator for maintenance-related work, ensuring contractor compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Track and monitor maintenance progress to ensure work is completed on schedule and properly documented.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and maintenance personnel to improve equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the plant’s maintenance management system (e.g., work orders, schedules, reports).
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities within maintenance planning and execution processes.
• Provide backup support to other planners and contract support roles as needed to meet plant and outage demands.
• Ensure all activities align with Southern Company’s safety, environmental, and operational excellence standards.

If this job is determined to be a critical job, limitations for transferring internally within the Company may apply for a set period of time. If applicable, details will be shared during the selection process.

Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeogiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million 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 solutions provider 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 customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas 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 has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. 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.