Process Engineer | Generation, Renewables, & Gas

Job Description

Process Engineer - Generation, Renewables, & Gas

SCS, Technical Shared Services, Environmental Solutions - Process Engineering & Chemistry

WORK LOCATION

• This position will be located in Birmingham, AL
• This position requires travel (up to 50%), including air travel. Valid U.S driver's license required.
• This position will require a mix of both field and office work.
• Some relocation assistance is available if the selected candidate currently resides outside the Birmingham area.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Environmental Solutions department within Southern Company's Technical Shared Services is currently seeking candidates for the position of Process Engineer. This position supports Southern Company Generation electric power plants and Southern Company Gas facilities across the United States. Specific project support within these plants and facilities includes water treatment, wastewater treatment, air emissions control, battery energy storage systems (BESS), liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects, and other chemical processes.

This role will include aspects of process engineering and process safety. The successful candidate will have the flexibility to expand as the needs of the organization and the engineer's career evolve.

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide process engineering support for projects across the Southern Company fleet
• Develop and review design basis documentation, technical specifications, and recommendations
• Review engineering drawings and packages to ensure compliance with company specifications & guidelines as well as pertinent codes & regulations
• Support the design and execution of pilot programs and/or testing to demonstrate process performance and environmental compliance
• Participate in design and process safety reviews of existing and planned facilities
• Participate in and facilitate Process Hazard Analyses (PHA, HAZID, HAZOP, etc.), Hazard Mitigation Analyses (HMA), Design Hazard Reviews, and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR)
• Administer the Management of Change (MOC) process
• Review and validate process equipment design specifications, safeguard specifications, commissioning and test data in support of PSSR process
• Perform PSM/RMP audits and reviews
• Effectively communicate complex topics to various working groups both internal and external to Southern Company
• Effectively work with various stakeholders across Southern Company

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering is preferred.
• Other degrees may be considered with significant relevant experience.

Experience:

• At least 2 years working in power generation, paper mill, petrochemical, refinery, gas operations, pipeline or other heavy industrial processes
• Exposure to plant environments
• Specification, commissioning, and troubleshooting of mechanical and chemical processes preferred
• Water treatment experience preferred
• Project and/or team leadership experience desired
• Designing hazardous substance processes, especially LNG, gas storage, anhydrous ammonia, chlorine, or other PSM / RMP covered systems preferred
  • Facilitating HAZOPs, PSSRs, and MOC processes strongly preferred

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Familiarity with process safety and inherently safe design principles
• Familiarity with processes and operation of power plants, chemical plants, LNG plants, and natural gas processing plants
• Knowledge of fossil-fueled combustion systems, gas/liquid contacting systems, and emission control systems is desired
• Strong analytical ability to grasp advanced technical concepts for use in problem solving and troubleshooting
• Familiarity with codes and standards applying to LNG and natural gas engineering, plant construction, and operation
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects with varying deadlines and priorities
• Strong communication & presentation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Power Automate, and PowerApps a plus

BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES

• Demonstrate Southern Company Our Values - Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Superior Performance, and Act with Integrity
• Safety focus and a strong personal safety record
• Able to contribute in a working team environment

BENEFITS

• Competitive Pay
• Excellent benefits package which includes:
  • Medical and dental coverage
  • Cash Balance Pension Plan
  • Performance-sharing plan
  • 401(k) plan with generous company match
  • Bonus opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement

***Please submit current resume with your application***

About Us

About Southern Company

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

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 bonawards 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 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.

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