I & C Team Leader –GPC Plant Scherer

Southern Company•Juliette, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The I & C Team Leader provides leadership and support for Plant Scherer operations and maintenance. The position is accountable for safety, environmental and regulatory compliance; team development and technical direction; performance management; resource and work-priority management; maintenance strategy and preventive maintenance development; and coordination of contracts and contractors. The successful candidate should expect to live within a one-hour drive of Plant Scherer in Juliette, Georgia. The Team Leader supervises and develops the technician team, promotes a collaborative and safety-focused work environment, and supports the maintenance and operation of onsite process equipment. The role administers workflow in Maximo, oversees work-order prioritization and execution, maintains contractor and vendor relationships, and works with other departments on new projects. The position may also provide leadership and resources to other sites within the organization.

Requirements

A bachelor's or associate's degree is preferred.
Work experience in plant maintenance and operations is preferred.
Experience with asset management (System Ownership) within a generating plant, or equivalent work experience.
Working knowledge of AC and DC electrical circuits.
Working knowledge of medium- and low-voltage distribution systems.
Understanding of maintenance strategy.
Ability to communicate effectively at all working and management levels.
Competency with current Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
Availability for extended work hours, including nights and weekends.
Flexibility, forward thinking, and strategic planning ability to anticipate department needs.
Strong interpersonal, communication, leadership, performance management, planning, and coordination skills.
Ability to serve as a role model for the company’s values.
Self-motivation, customer focus, and the ability to work well with and develop teams.
Must expect to live within a one-hour drive of Plant Scherer in Juliette, Georgia.

Nice To Haves

Project management experience.
Working knowledge of MAXIMO.
Working knowledge of CIMs.
Working knowledge of SafeTK and Lock Out Tag Out.
Contractor compliance experience.
Computer skills sufficient to understand and communicate with digital-based devices.

Responsibilities

Supervise daily technician team activities and foster teamwork and cooperation.
Lead daily in-person kickoff meetings and monthly safety meetings as needed.
Promote safety among team members, contractors, and vendors.
Maintain familiarity with facility maintenance activities and ongoing issues.
Conduct periodic walk-downs and visual inspections of technician work, and provide field backup and support as needed.
Manage employee availability.
Ensure team compliance with Environmental, Health, and Safety requirements, including LOTO, Arc Flash, and Confined Space requirements.
Ensure contractor compliance with applicable requirements.
Manage the team using the performance management philosophy.
Ensure activities are completed and documented in compliance with ERO guidelines.
Ensure applicable cybersecurity tasks are completed in compliance with NERC/CIP standards.
Develop maintenance procedures and create or optimize maintenance strategies as needed.
Provide leadership and support, including resources for other sites when needed.
Administer the workflow process in Maximo and ensure work orders are prioritized, planned, executed, and closed out.
Maintain vendor and contractor relationships to support proper maintenance and operation of onsite process equipment.
Work with other departments on new project development activities.
Establish and maintain relationships with customers and external stakeholders.
Create and review training plans and update job-assessment training documents as needed for additional assets.
Support PM compliance performance in alignment with plant goals.