Job Description

Supplier Quality Coordinator / Engineer (Birmingham, AL)

Description

Supplier Quality Coordinator / Engineer

T&PS, Shared Services Generation & Transmission (G&T) Quality Department

This position will be located at The Energy Center in Birmingham, AL.

JOB SUMMARY

The successful candidate will act as a Supplier Quality Coordinator on various Generation, Hydro, retrofit and Gas projects. This position will provide inspection and manufacturing expertise on mechanical equipment including boiler components, feedwater heaters, fans, structural steel, ductwork, pipe, wicket gates, turbine runners, and similar mechanical and electrical equipment. The incumbent will develop and manage surveillance plans, interact with project team members, and perform inspections, to ensure that purchased equipment meets all Southern Company expectations.

The successful candidate will determine the acceptability of equipment and material through witnessing manufacturing processes and tests. The incumbent will personally examine certain critical attributes at supplier shops to verify that the quality of equipment and material meets or exceeds Southern Companys technical and quality requirements as well as applicable codes, and standards. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of manufacturing and fabrication quality systems and their implementation. This position includes work in an office environment as well as field work including in suppliers shops.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

* Perform inspections and surveillance at supplier facilities

* Create and manage Project Quality Surveillance Plans

* Review and help revise specifications for enforceability

* Review suppliers Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs)

* Conduct pre-fabrication meetings with suppliers

* Hire and manage 3rd party inspectors to conduct inspections at supplier facilities

* Conduct quality and technical capability assessments of supplier manufacturing facilities

* Write Quality Surveillance Reports (QSRs) documenting shop findings

JOB QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills)

* Bachelors degree in relevant field is preferred

* Demonstrated experience in performing mechanical inspections, with an emphasis on welding

* Current or previous AWS CWI certification

* Current or previous Level II certification in PT, MT, RT and UT. Ability to interpret RT results is required

* Strong Knowledge of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel code, section VIII

* Strong Knowledge of AWS D1.1

* A working knowledge of shop operations including quality systems, procurement, equipment/material manufacturing, handling, and shipping

* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and standards to ensure correct implementation by the supplier

* A working knowledge of applicable ASME, AWS, ANSI, ASTM, ISO, and other standards to ensure suppliers comply with specified technical and quality requirements

* Exhibit a strong understanding of quality culture, quality assurance and quality control

* Excellent written and oral communication skills

* Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills

* Strong customer focus

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

* A moderate amount of travel will be required (approximately 50%), both domestic and international, but the position generally does not involve weekend travel

BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES

* Demonstrate Southern Company Values Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance, and Total Commitment

* Safety focus and a strong personal safety record

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

* Some relocation assistance is available if the selected candidate currently resides outside the area

BENEFITS

* Competitive Pay

* Excellent benefits packages which includes:

* Medical and dental coverage

* Defined Pension/Cash Balance Benefit Plan

* Performance-sharing plan

* 401(k) plan with a generous company match

* Bonus opportunities

* Tuition Reimbursement

Please submit an updated resume with your application.

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.

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Job Field: Engineering

Job Type: Standard

Primary Location: Alabama-Metro Birmingham/Eastern AL-Birmingham

Operating Company: Southern Company Services

Other Locations: United States

Job Type: Standard

Travel (Up to...): Yes, 50 % of the Time

Work Location(s):

The Energy Center - 3535 Colonnade Parkway (3535Birmingham)

3535 Colonnade Parkway

Birmingham, 35243

Req ID: SCS2009132