Operations Team Leader

Southern Company•Atlanta, GA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Team Leader position provides leadership to Plant McDonough employees to optimize plant reliability and efficiency while complying with all safety, regulatory, and environmental requirements. The incumbent will provide performance management for each member of the team, seeking to develop the employees’ skills for individual and plant success. Responsibilities include providing general direction and support to all work groups involved in the operation of the plant on a 24-hour, 7 days a week basis. This position will serve alongside the other Operations TLs and be responsible for day-to-day operation of the plant including but not limited to; providing operational expertise for operations personnel, communicating with Fleet Operations, working with the Planning department to ensure outage and maintenance activities are performed in a manner that drives excellence in reliability and plant performance. Additional responsibilities include procuring materials and reviewing/approving invoices, coordinating various contractor-provided services and overseeing those projects to ensure safety, quality workmanship and value for cost of service. As a member of the Plant Leadership Team the incumbent will provide input concerning potential work methods, processes, or equipment improvements that will lead to continuous improvement in overall plant performance. This position will support the Retail ORB process; continue support of System and Equipment Owner Programs; foster the culture of diversity and inclusion established at McDonough and lead by example. This position may also assume total responsibility for on-site activities including acting as Incident Commander when Plant Management is not available.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the Operations or Maintenance of electric generating plants required.
Combined Cycle experience preferred.
Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
Analytical skills necessary to determine current and future operating conditions and trends for optimizing plant performance.
Well-developed set of analytical skills; capable of troubleshooting a wide variety of simple and interrelated systems.
Ability to identify and implement process improvements.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Knowledge of Steam Turbine and BOP equipment, instrumentation and controls.
Knowledge of Gas Turbines and auxiliary equipment and controls.
Thorough understanding of the IBEW contract agreement.
Proficient with power plant systems and components.
Strong planning and coordination abilities.
Maximo experience required.
Computer skills required.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated leadership experience (such as, but not limited to previous supervisory experience, substituting as a leader, leader of a project/assignment, system owner, or leadership role in a community organization) preferred.
Knowledge of environmental, safety and OSHA regulations preferred.
Knowledge of Capital and O&M Budget processes preferred.
Demonstrated performance management skills preferred.
Budgeting experience.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership to Plant McDonough employees to optimize plant reliability and efficiency.
Ensure compliance with all safety, regulatory, and environmental requirements.
Provide performance management for team members and develop employee skills.
Provide general direction and support to work groups involved in the 24/7 operation of the plant.
Provide operational expertise for operations personnel.
Communicate with Fleet Operations.
Work with the Planning department to ensure outage and maintenance activities drive excellence in reliability and plant performance.
Procure materials and review/approve invoices.
Coordinate contractor-provided services and oversee projects for safety, quality, and value.
Provide input on work methods, processes, or equipment improvements for continuous improvement.
Support the Retail ORB process.
Continue support of System and Equipment Owner Programs.
Foster a culture of diversity and inclusion.
Assume total responsibility for on-site activities, including acting as Incident Commander when Plant Management is not available.