Technical Training Instructor – Mechanical (Bevill State)

Southern Company Services, Technical Training

This position will be located at the BSCC Sumiton Campus

Summary of Position Duties

In this position you will develop technical procedures, training curriculum, and individual lessons and conduct classroom and skills training for craft classifications (Mechanical Apprentices and Journeyman) and other personnel in the Mechanical area for fossil/hydro/CC generating plants. You will also have the opportunity to manage special projects and provide training solutions for plant issues, working with other Southern Company Generation (SCG) Subject Matter Experts (SME). This position works in a fast paced, "hands on" environment, requiring the ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and problem solve. You must be a self-starter who can multi-task and work well with little supervision. The job will require a good amount travel to various plant sites when requested.

Education & Job Experience

Technical or B.S. degree in related field desired. Suitable job experience will be accepted. Specific experience working in power plant mechanical maintenance is required (experience can include working directly at a plant OR indirectly supporting the plant) Five (5) years as a Journeyman or specialist level work experience in Mechanical Maintenance of a fossil fuel electric generating plant strongly preferred.  Experience delivering technical training in power generation strongly preferred. Experience in consulting with others to determine appropriate solutions to performance problems.  Experience operating small equipment (i.e., skid steers, mobile crane, aerial lift, overhead crane, etc.) strongly preferred. Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credentials preferred. Aerial lift, Forklift and rigging certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of and ability to safely perform all job tasks associated with general operations and operating and maintaining specific equipment in the Mechanical area of a fossil/hydro/CC generating plant.  Exceptional technical writing, communications, facilitation, presentation and relationship management skills. Familiar with, and able to use, training development procedures including analysis, design, implementation, and evaluation of training.  Analytical ability regarding job and task analysis.  Ability to work with little supervision in office and plant settings.  Ability to communicate effectively with plant and other employee development personnel to accurately determine needs and devise and recommend appropriate solutions. Computer proficiency with Microsoft tools - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook. Apply various aspects of adult education, including classroom, on-the-job, self-paced instruction, and other educational technologies as related to specific content. GTAW (Tig) and SMAW (Stick) welding proficiency. 

Travel Requirements

This position will require some daytrip and overnight travel (approximately 50%, several days to a week or more at a time). Some plant site work (outside or inside).

Behavioral Attributes

Must demonstrate behaviors consistent with the Southern Company Our Values