Auxiliary Operator - Coastal Plants

Description

Auxiliary Operator

The Auxiliary Operator position is an entry-level labor job with possible advancement to journeyman jobs in the Operations department. It is designed to provide a variety of training and experience for more complex work and additional responsibilities. Experience in a physically demanding work environment and ability to work with all types of tools is desired. Auxiliary Operators must be able to work any rotating shift as necessary, which includes weekends (Saturday and Sunday) and holidays. Must be able to work overtime and call-out duty as needed.

This position will be located at Plant Watson (Gulfport, Missississippi) or Plant Daniel (Escatawpa, Mississippi). The successful candidate must be willing to work at either of these locations.

Duties and tasks performed by Auxiliary Operators include:

• Operate, maintain, clean, monitor and check the boiler, turbines and auxiliary equipment in the plant
• Maintain logs, records and timesheets accurately
• Assist other operations employees in completing operational tasks
• Learn from operations employees about operations throughout the plant

Requirements for employment as Auxiliary Operators include:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Operation of boilers, turbines and auxiliary equipment of a generating plant is preferred
• Formal technical education, military experience, power plant experience, heavy or light industrial related experience is a plus
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Must be able to work any rotating shift as necessary, which includes nights, weekends and holidays
• Must be able to work overtime and call-out duty as needed

Successfully passing the POSS/MASS pre-employment test is a requirement of the position.

If you meet the qualifications for testing, you will be notified via e-mail with instructions on how to register for the test.

Mississippi Power a subsidiary of Southern Company, serves southeast Mississippi. We have a history of customer and community service, economic development leadership, environmental stewardship and employee involvement.

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is America's premier energy company, with 46,000 megawatts of generating capacity and 1,500 billion cubic feet of combined natural gas consumption and throughput volume serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries . The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in four states, natural gas distribution companies in seven states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America and a nationally recognized provider of customized energy solutions, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications . Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices that are below the national average. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, Southern Company and its subsidiaries are inventing America's energy future by developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, 21st century coal, natural gas, renewables and energy efficiency, and creating new products and services for the benefit of customers. Southern Company has been named by the U.S. Department of Defense and G.I. Jobs magazine as a top military employer, recognized among the Top 50 Companies for Diversity by DiversityInc, listed by Black Enterprise magazine as one of the 40 Best Companies for Diversity and designated a Top Employer for Hispanics by Hispanic Network. The company has earned a National Award of Nuclear Science and History from the National Atomic Museum Foundation for its leadership and commitment to nuclear development and is continually ranked among the top energy companies in Fortune's annual World's Most Admired Electric and Gas Utility rankings. Visit our website at www.southerncompany.com.

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.

Job Field: Power Plant Operations & Maintenance

Job Type: Standard

Primary Location: Mississippi-Coastal Area-Escatawpa

Operating Company: Mississippi Power Company

Other Locations: Mississippi-Coastal Area-Gulfport

Job Type: Standard

Travel (Up to...): No

Union Covered: Yes

Work Location(s):

Plant Daniel - 13201 Highway 63 North (13201ESCATAWPA)

13201 Highway 63 North

Escatawpa, 39552

Plant Watson - P.O. Box 4079 Lorraine Road (4079GULFPORT)

P.O. Box 4079 Lorraine Road

Gulfport, 39503

Req ID: MPC2002319