Safety & Health Coordinator

Safety and Health Coordinator – Renewables East SPC

Southern Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company, is a leading U.S. wholesale energy provider meeting the electricity needs of municipalities, electric cooperatives, investor-owned utilities and other energy customers. Southern Power and its subsidiaries, some of which are owned in part with various partners, own or operate 55 facilities operating or under construction in 15 states surpassing 13,000 MW of generating capacity in Alabama, California, Delaware, Georgia, Kansas, Maine, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming. Fuel mix includes natural gas, solar, wind, fuel cell, and battery storage.

This position serves as a technical and regulatory safety and health resource to assist in leading a dynamic and energetic safety culture for Southern Power. This position will be located at our Taylor County Solar facility in Butler, Georgia.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

- Degree or certification in safety, health, industrial hygiene or a related field highly preferred.

- A minimum of three years of experience working in a safety-related position preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

- Working knowledge of current safety and health laws and regulations as they apply to electric utilities is required.

- Comprehensive knowledge of applicable OSHA regulations.

- Experience in an electric generating facility is required.

- Experience working with regulatory agencies desired.

- Strong leadership skills with the desire to work in a team environment.

- Excellent presentation skills.

- Proficient computer skills in Power Point, Excel and Word.

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal).

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

- Provide safety oversight and guidance for O&M contractors at Southern Power sites.

- Work with Project Management to ensure safe work practices and programs are being implemented and followed by EPC contractors at Southern Power construction sites.

- Maintain good working relationships with internal and external team members at all SPC Renewable locations to ensure high safety expectations and results.

- Ensures safety continuity as construction projects transition to fully operational sites.

- Assists with program updates, and compliance.

- Ensures notification of the appropriate departments and agency(ies) in cases of noncompliance.

- Promotes safe work practices and safety consciousness among employees to prevent employee harm.

- Coordinate, facilitate and monitor the Southern Power safety program and safety initiatives.

- Develop programs and processes to minimize hazards in the workplace.

- Recognizes safety and health issues that require attention and addresses them accordingly.

- Interfaces with other Southern Company safety and health and industrial hygiene personnel.

- Assist in the development, coordination and implementation of Southern Power’s safety, health and wellness programs.

- Assist with audits/assessments at Southern Power’s Renewable Fleet.

- Provide effective compliance training in applicable areas.

- Identifies safety training needs, procedural updates, and assist in investigations of safety related events.

- Assist with SPC wellness program management.

BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES

- Must demonstrate behaviors consistent with Southern Company’s values and ethics: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

- Up to 75% Travel Including Overnight

- Relocation assistance is available

- Other work locations are as follows:

+ The Energy Center - Birmingham, AL

+ Decatur Solar - Bainbridge, GA

+ Southern Co Corp HQ - Atlanta, GA

+ Rutherford Solar - Forest City, NC

+ Lamesa Solar Lamesa, TX

+ Roserock Solar – Fort Stockton, TX

Southern Power , a subsidiary of Southern Company, is a leading U.S. wholesale energy provider meeting the electricity needs of municipalities, electric cooperatives, investor-owned utilities, and other energy customers. Southern Power and its subsidiaries own 55 facilities operating or under construction in 14 states with more than 12,500 MW of generating capacity in Alabama, California, Delaware, Georgia, Kansas, Maine, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, West Virginia, and Washington.

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: 15238

Job Category: Power Plant Operations & Maintenance

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Power