Fire Protection Specialist - Plant Daniel

Fire Protection Specialist (Plant Daniel)

Fire Protection Specialist & System N Owner (Plant Daniel)

Job Summary

This position is responsible and accountable for the overall compliance, ensuring a high state of system readiness and reliability, of the fire protection system and all associated equipment for Plant Daniel, as well as the System N water treatment plant and cycle chemistry equipment. These responsibilities include: adherence to SCG-SH-0400 Fire Safety, Fire Prevention and Fire Protection consisting of fire control measures, fire prevention planning, equipment inspection, testing, maintenance, impairment, reporting, and documentation; program management (Combustible Dust, Hot Work); audits/assessments (EH&S, PRB, Property Insurance, and Plant Self-Assessments); Fire Protection System Owner (interfacing with outside agencies (i.e. Jackson County Emergency Management, local fire departments, and emergency response agencies); position includes Water Chemistry System Owner. Additionally, responsibilities involve planning, managing the 5-year budget, overseeing the System N budget, attending lab meetings for system updates, writing condition reports, and collaborating with maintenance to resolve issues. System Ownership includes work prioritization, maintenance strategy, budget, and optimization of warehouse inventory. Note that this position will act as the Primary Safety Specialist backup.

Job Requirements

- Two year or four year degree preferred

- 2 or more years of experience in power plant or related industrial facility is required; operations, maintenance, or fuels preferred

- Knowledge of the O & M and capital budgeting process desired

- Working knowledge of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations strongly preferred

- Effective oral and written communication skills

- Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work with other plant employees to ensure asset protection

- System Owner or project management experience required

- Experience in fire ground operations and tactics is highly desirable

- Ability to create and maintain good working relationships with local fire departments and emergency response agencies

- Be willing to work outside regular business hours and be on call as needed

- Must understand the importance of compliance and procedure adherence

Job Responsibilities

- Champion Stop Work culture and support housekeeping efforts

- Provide direction on required fire protection maintenance to ensure processes are being followed; and ensure required inspections/checks on all fire protection equipment, including functional testing of critical fire alarm systems

- Provide strategic direction of maintenance needs and identify gaps for all fire protection equipment establishing short and long-term goals to ensure integrity of fire protection system

- Manage and oversee all aspects of the System N water treatment plant and cycle chemistry

- Attend lab meetings for system updates and collaborate with the laboratory team leader on prioritization

- Write condition reports and work with maintenance to resolve issues

- Fire Protection and Water Chemistry System Owner responsible for monthly budget tracking, monthly projections/variance explanations, and providing information annually for 5-year O&M/Capital budget forecasting

- Ensure compliance with all Corporate policies as well as plant-specific procedures/initiatives; and, coordinate all fire protection related audits to include those performed by fire insurance carriers and internal personnel (EH&S)

- Provide support and training for plant personnel in Incipient Fire

- Ensure required reports (fire incident, maintenance, and impairments) are completed and forwarded per SCG-SH-0400 guidelines

- Support team members in the areas of safety, health, and environmental

- Coordinate repairs made by plant maintenance personnel and contractors

- Identify best practices and/or gaps in current programs, policies, procedures, and equipment and develop appropriate responses

- Troubleshoot problems related to Plant Fire Protection Systems

- Review and update as necessary the evacuation and emergency action plans for the plant

- Participate in event learning critiques and devise improvement strategies after all emergency response incidents

Mississippi Power , a subsidiary of Southern Company, provides clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy to more than 192,000 customers and communities in 23 southeast Mississippi counties. For over 100 years, Mississippi Power is a leader in customer service, workforce development and education, environmental stewardship, and employee volunteerism. The company is an industry leader when it comes to working safely, providing around-the-clock reliable service and its expert storm response. Mississippi Power has been at the forefront of innovation in the state through strategic partnerships in electric transportation and solar energy. The company has worked with the Coast Transit Authority to put the state’s first electric public transportation bus in operation and with Forrest County Agriculture High School on the state’s first electric school bus. It also partnered with the Hattiesburg Zoo on a new electric train and worked with the country’s largest Domino’s franchise to electrify its delivery fleet. Also, a leader in renewable energy, Mississippi Power partnered with the Naval Construction Battalion Center to install the first microgrid at a Navy facility. The company was among the first to introduce utility scale solar in the state with nearly 160 MW of renewable energy produced, enough to power 23,000 homes for a year. Mississippi Power’s mission is to provide world-class value to our customers and communities every day.

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: 14340

Job Category: Power Plant Operations & Maintenance

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Mississippi Power