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Renewable Operations Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY

This position manages the day-to-day operation and maintenance of renewables facilities for Southern Power Company and is responsible for maximizing renewables fleet performance through direct support of SPC’s O&M site teams and/or 3 rd party O&M providers. Primary responsibilities include:

• Managing contracts with O&M providers for the SPC renewables facilities

• Supporting SPC performed O&M strategy for current and future renewables facilities

• Proactively managing relationships, equipment issues, and plant outages to understand issues and drive to satisfactory resolution

• Providing project management, project budget management, long term maintenance strategies and technical support to O&M site teams

• Monitoring site performance and collaborating with performance engineering to utilize operational data to identify and pursue efficiency improvements

• Supporting regulatory compliance requirements and informing and preparing the site of any future requirements

• Developing status reports and presentations for management and partnership updates

• Supporting the SPC Budget Analyst in invoice reconciliation, accruals, and projections

• Performing O&M contract development of renewables facilities targeted for acquisition or development by SPC

• Working with other SPC departments including but not limited to, Origination & Acquisitions, Accounting, Project Siting, Development and EPC, Commercial Optimization and Trading, Project Analysis and Market Assessment, and Compliance and External Affairs concerning renewable operations

• Participating in project teams to assess the operational and financial risks associated with renewables projects

• Understanding plant operation details and handling communication of updates and resolutions to management, internal customers, and peer groups

This position is primarily located in Birmingham, AL but can also be located at any SPC owned renewables facility. Overnight travel is required to renewables facilities located in various parts of the United States including, but not limited to West Virginia, Texas, South Dakota, Oklahoma, Maine, Washington, and Kansas.

Pursuant to California law, the reasonable wage expectation for this position is $76,765 - $145,934 annually.

Job Requirements

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology, or five years or more of relevant experience required.

Experience

Relevant job experience in the following areas:

• Power plant operations and maintenance

• Contract administration

• Project management

• Generation Development

• Generation Planning or System Planning

• Asset Management

• Business Development

General understanding and/or working knowledge in these areas:

• Photovoltaic, renewables or fossil fuel power generation

• Power plant design and construction

• Utility system planning

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to build and maintain professional working relationships with internal and external clients

• Autonomous, self-starter with the ability to prioritize and organize work to manage multiple projects and meet strict deadlines

• Ability to interpret operational data preferred – SQL, PI or OIS experience a plus

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products required (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Excellent project management skills that lead to desired results

• Excellent analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills required

• Strong oral and written communications skills required

• Strong understanding of expense and capital budgeting

• Demonstrates assertiveness and the ability to influence others tactfully

• Innovative thinking, looking for new ways to do things to make them better

Behavioral Attributes

• Must demonstrate Our Values: Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance and Total Commitment

• Ability to work in a team environment

• Demonstrate commitment to accuracy and attention to detail

  Southern Power , a subsidiary of Southern Company, is a leading U.S. wholesale energy provider meeting the electricity needs of municipalities, electric cooperatives, investor-owned utilities, and other energy customers. Southern Power and its subsidiaries own 55 facilities operating or under construction in 14 states with more than 12,500 MW of generating capacity in Alabama, California, Delaware, Georgia, Kansas, Maine, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, West Virginia, and Washington.

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 www.southerncompany.com .

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 bonus/awards 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 https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . 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.

Job Identification: 17744

Job Category: Renewable Energy

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Power