Solar SCADA and Controls Specialist

This position provides technical leadership, hands on support and analytical services essential to Renewable Solar Plant control systems and associated equipment. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading plant personnel in maintaining and troubleshooting various solar fleet equipment and control systems. These systems include but are not limited to; Power Plant Controllers, Auxiliary Equipment Systems, PV Tracking Systems, Protection Relays, RTAC Controllers, SCADA systems, site Communication Equipment and Networks. This position will also be responsible for providing technical leadership and support necessary to maintain the reliable and efficient operation of the control systems security and asset management at Southern Power Renewables facilities. This position will serve as a single point of contact for plant personnel on cyber security issues and communications. In addition, this position will be responsible for all required cyber security reporting, documentation, and site cyber self-evaluations. In addition, this position may provide backup support to Solar Technicians as workloads dictate. This will require extensive knowledge of solar operations policies & procedures, as well as equipment maintenance methods and site Lock Out Tag Out policies. JOB

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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 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.

Job Identification: 12005

Job Category: Power Plant Operations & Maintenance

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Power