Operations Specialist

Operations Specialist (Plant Yates) Operations Specialist Plant Yates (Newnan, GA) - Plant Yates Units 6 & 7 has two fossil conventional boiler/steam turbine units that have been in operation since 1974 and was converted to natural gas in 2015. Current construction is ongoing to add three MHI simple cycle, dual fuel, gas turbines with first fire & commissioning operation expected in December 2026. This position will be responsible for the development, updates, & delivery of Operations programs regarding training, standards, & procedures for the safe, reliable, and effective operation of Plant Yates equipment. This position will provide evaluation & assessment of the knowledge & skills plant operations personnel will need to be successful in their roles. Additionally, this position will provide general support of Operations department in administrative processes and innovative improvements in plant performance and processes. JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Development & Updating of Procedures, Standards, and Processes Operations Training Program execution includes: Training New Employees – Multi-craft operations Assessment of experienced employees to ensure skills remain current & effective Support training & adherence related to Process Safety Management (PSM) Support Training for new equipment, methods, & processes Support efforts at Plant Yates regarding Operations Data Analytics processes such as electronic rounds/inspection gathering, D-11 Tagging & Labelling Standards & Project Implementation, Electronic Procedure stewardship Collaborate with Operations and other functional teams to ensure performance metrics are met and to provide solutions and/or suggestions for improvements in plant equipment performance Effectively utilize historians such as PI & OIS to support operations in this role Effectively use new computer applications, tools, and technology to successfully support this role Work with Southern Company fleet training groups to support initiatives, scheduling, and Plant Yates personnel training needs Engage in & contribute to programs such as Operations Peer Assessments, Safety Committee (and associated meetings), Plant Review Board Processes to support operations’ interests Must be willing to take on system owner assignments related to operations as needed JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills): 5 years minimum Power Plant Operations experience required General Plant Operator experience is a plus Knowledge of power plant operations, maintenance, safety, & compliance In depth knowledge and understanding of power plant cycle processes and controls Ability to collect relevant data, recommend/develop effective solutions, build a plan of action, and implement effective solutions Ability to effectively communicate with all members and functional work teams Utilize all computer applications and system tools to perform in this role Some travel may be required from time to time for vendor, system, and/or fleet training to support the training program 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.