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Mechanic | Plant Daniel

Moss Point, MS
Full-Time

Job Description

Apprentice Mechanic / Journeyman Mechanic - Plant Daniel

This position is based in Moss Point, Mississippi.

This position will be covered by the memorandum of Agreement between Mississippi Power and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.

Job Requirements 

Troubleshoot and repair mechanical problems on equipment in an industrial environment. The position will be filled at a Journeyman or Apprentice level based on experience in the maintenance of power plant or heavy industrial equipment. 

Job Knowledge 

  • 5 or more years’ experience as a Journeyman Mechanic preferred
  • 2-year college degree or Technical Certification related to this position a plus 
  • Experience repairing industrial boilers preferred 
  • Experience repairing pumps, valves, dampers preferred
  • Experience welding (Stick, MIG, TIG) preferred
  • Experience using an oxygen/acetylene torch preferred
  • Experience using precision measurement tools preferred
  • Experience rigging and lifting heavy equipment preferred
  • Must be able to read and understand equipment prints preferred
  • Must be able to read, understand and apply technical instruction manuals required
  • Must be able to use power and hand tools required
  • Must possess intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Office applications, Maximo a plus) 
  • Must be able to work in a team environment 

Behavioral Attributes 

  • Must exhibit a positive attitude 
  • Understand and follow safety rules 
  • Must demonstrate effective communication skills (oral and written) 
  • Must exhibit a high degree of flexibility to demonstrate effectiveness in changing priorities and job assignments. 
  • Must be self- motivated and effective in working in an empowered work environment. 
  • Must be able to plan and execute the plan to complete job assignments.
  • Must be willing to respond to call-out, work overtime, nights, weekends and holidays. 

Successful completion of the POSS/MASS pre-employment test is a requirement. 

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Apprentice Mechanic / Journeyman Mechanic - Plant Daniel

This position is based in Moss Point, Mississippi.

This position will be covered by the memorandum of Agreement between Mississippi Power and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.

Job Requirements 

Troubleshoot and repair mechanical problems on equipment in an industrial environment. The position will be filled at a Journeyman or Apprentice level based on experience in the maintenance of power plant or heavy industrial equipment. 

Job Knowledge 

  • 5 or more years’ experience as a Journeyman Mechanic preferred
  • 2-year college degree or Technical Certification related to this position a plus 
  • Experience repairing industrial boilers preferred 
  • Experience repairing pumps, valves, dampers preferred
  • Experience welding (Stick, MIG, TIG) preferred
  • Experience using an oxygen/acetylene torch preferred
  • Experience using precision measurement tools preferred
  • Experience rigging and lifting heavy equipment preferred
  • Must be able to read and understand equipment prints preferred
  • Must be able to read, understand and apply technical instruction manuals required
  • Must be able to use power and hand tools required
  • Must possess intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Office applications, Maximo a plus) 
  • Must be able to work in a team environment 

Behavioral Attributes 

  • Must exhibit a positive attitude 
  • Understand and follow safety rules 
  • Must demonstrate effective communication skills (oral and written) 
  • Must exhibit a high degree of flexibility to demonstrate effectiveness in changing priorities and job assignments. 
  • Must be self- motivated and effective in working in an empowered work environment. 
  • Must be able to plan and execute the plan to complete job assignments.
  • Must be willing to respond to call-out, work overtime, nights, weekends and holidays. 

Successful completion of the POSS/MASS pre-employment test is a requirement. 

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The men and women who work at Southern Company understand that we don’t simply provide a product or service. Clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy is essential to our way of life. More than 100 years ago, our company played a major role in the growth and prosperity of the South – and we continue to play a role today through our support of economic development and our philanthropic efforts. We believe the communities we serve should be better off because we’re there.

Our principal business is to make, move and sell energy. Those are the “whats” of our business. But it’s the “hows” that make us different. The actions of our employees are what truly define us and have earned us a high level of trust among our customers, shareholders and regulators.

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