O&M Manager.

Southern Company • Atlanta, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for managing the short and long-term activities involved in operating and maintaining Solar, DERS, and BESS generating assets for the Georgia Power fleet in a safe, reliable, and efficient manner while ensuring compliance with all laws, regulations, and environmental requirements. This position will set and communicate strategic direction, manage both capital and O&M budgets, and provide effective performance management and employee development.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in Operations and/or Maintenance is required.
• Knowledge of Solar, DER, and BESS generating technologies and its impact on Southern Company Generation (SCGEN) Fleet Operations.
• Experience in managing projects and maintenance activities.
• Knowledge of safety, environmental and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a supervisory role with performance management responsibilities required; experience leading exempt, non-exempt, and covered employees strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of the Generation budgeting process including capital and O&M.
• Proven risk assessment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to build a strong team and create an inclusive work environment.
• Role model Our Values daily.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering (or equivalent) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safety culture and ensuring compliance with LOTO, Arc Flash, and Confined Space programs.
• Provide oversight and strategic direction for the operation and maintenance of Renewable, DERS, and BESS generating assets.
• Provide effective performance management and development of departmental teams and personnel to ensure a productive and highly motivated workforce.
• Ownership of overall Renewable and Resilient Generation Fleet Operations & Maintenance Strategy.
• Oversight of contractors and vendors and execution of contracts.
• Ensure Fleet is supported with an adequate training program.
• Ensure external and internal partnerships are established and maintained.
• Responsible for the overall direction and strategy for the Fleet.
• Develop and monitor department’s capital and O&M budgets to ensure cost effective utilization of company assets and resources.
• Responsible for preparing to operate and maintain new Renewable and Resilient sites.
• Ownership of ERO, NERC CIP, Cyber Security.
• Provide oversight and effectively manage all plant compliance requirements.
• Ensure the proper planning and execution of maintenance activities.
• Ensure proper engineering processes, practices, and O&M standards are utilized for project design and execution.
• Ensure proper and timely communication with all SCGEN support organizations.
• Strategic engagement with both internal and external partners (Southern Power, Industry peer groups, etc.) to ensure technological innovation while leveraging best practices.

Benefits

• competitive base salary
• annual incentive awards for eligible employees
• health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being
• incentive program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager