This position will be based out of Birmingham, AL at the Energy Center with the flexibility for telework on a limited basis, currently 1 day each week.
The Operation Services group in Fleet Operations provides integration, analytical and administrative support to Fleet Operations and the generating plants to ensure reliable and cost-effective operations of the Southern Company power pool. As the Southern Company fleet rapidly transitions from conventional generating units to include more solar, storage, and other renewable resources, our tools and processes must evolve to respond to the unique challenges of these resources as well as the new capabilities they bring. This position is responsible for providing leadership, knowledge and technical skills to successfully integrate and optimize renewables and emerging resources into Fleet Operations. Through influence and partnerships within the organization and across the enterprise, the position will develop and drive strategic direction, generate methodologies for optimal integration of assets, while also providing operational support to unit commitment and real time operations.
This position will be filled at a Level 6 or 7, based on the relevant experience/ qualifications of the successful candidate.
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial 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 infrastructure company 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 our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero 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 and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. 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.