Industrial Byproducts Beneficial Use Coordinator - Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR)

Southern Company•Birmingham, AL

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

The CCR BU Coordinator is responsible for supporting and coordinating the beneficial use (BU) program for Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR), including fly ash, bottom ash, and flue gas desulfurization (FGD) gypsum, produced by Southern Company’s coal‑fired generation fleet. This role partners closely with plant operations, environmental affairs, fleet operations, accounting, legal, supply chain management, third‑party CCR marketers, and other coal services groups to ensure reliable handling, marketing, documentation, and reporting of CCR materials beneficially used or stored. Responsibilities include coordinating day‑to‑day operational logistics, supporting contract management and RFP activities, maintaining accurate production and sales data, and providing analytical support for forecasting, reporting, and project evaluation. Additionally, this position supports longer‑term initiatives such as ash harvesting projects, development of new markets, improvement of data quality and consistency, and preparation of annual regulatory and internal reports. The role requires frequent cross‑functional coordination and serves as a key point of contact for plant personnel and commercial partners.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Minimum 2 years of experience in one or more of the following areas: Coal‑fired power plant operations; Coal combustion residuals (ash/gypsum) management or marketing; Commercial operations, logistics, or industrial materials handling; Contract development, negotiation, and administration
Experience coordinating across multiple internal teams and external vendors/customers

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, accounting, supply chain, environmental science, or a related field preferred
Equivalent work experience will be considered
Familiarity with CCR beneficial use markets, environmental programs, or industrial byproduct sales is a plus
Ability to build networks and foster a collaborative environment
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); Power BI or similar data visualization tools preferred
Strong organizational, documentation, and data management skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and collaborate across functional organizations
Comfort working in both office and industrial/plant environments

Responsibilities

Provide advocacy and education of the benefits of beneficially using CCR both internally and externally.
Coordinate day‑to‑day CCR material production and inventory, storage, harvesting, and movement.
Serve as a primary point of contact between generating plants, environmental affairs, contractors, and third‑party CCR marketers
Support resolution of material quality issues, operational constraints, and supply‑demand mismatches
Participate in planning and execution support for ash and gypsum harvesting projects
Assist with development, administration, amendment, and renewal of CCR marketing and disposal agreements
Support request‑for‑proposal (RFP) processes, including coordination, evaluation, and documentation
Maintain working knowledge of contract terms to support interpretation, compliance, and issue resolution
Interface with accounting and commercial teams to support accurate invoicing and revenue recognition
Track production, sales, and disposition of CCR beneficially used, including revenue and avoided O&M benefits
Identify opportunities to improve data quality, consistency, and standardization across systems
Develop, maintain, and enhance recurring reports, dashboards, and visualizations to support management decision‑making
Support forecasting and analytical efforts related to beneficial use volumes, market capacity, and project economics
Assist with preparation and coordination of annual regulatory reporting related to CCR beneficial use and disposal
Maintain documentation to support internal, external, and regulatory audits
Coordinate with environmental teams and state agencies as needed for reporting, permitting, or compliance support
Understand Federal and State regulations impacting BU of CCR
Participation in industry associations
Evaluate new BU opportunities and engage on research efforts to develop new uses.