Environmental Affairs Supervisor - Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC)
Please Note: This position is located at the GA Power Environmental Lab @ 2480 Maner Rd, Atlanta, GA & is a Full-Time, IN LAB , position, 5 DAYS A WEEK .
JOB SUMMARY
The Supervisor is responsible for providing leadership and management to a team of employees engaged in maintaining Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) for the Environmental Laboratory. The position is responsible for fostering a safe and productive work environment by setting and communicating team goals, providing performance feedback, and developing a high performing team.
This role supervises the QA/QC staff and implements procedures and controls necessary to effectively manage the laboratory’s quality program to provide analytical data that helps the Company meet and exceed environmental compliance with state and federal regulations. In addition, the position maintains independence in management of analytical and quality control functions, provides oversight for internal and external audit, certifications, and proficiency tests, and ensures controls and corrective actions are implemented to maintain the integrity of the quality system.
Moreover, the position assures effective utilization of personnel, interfaces with external accreditation agencies, and assists with regulatory interface for analytical matters.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- BS degree in Chemistry or other science related field with a minimum of 16 hours Chemistry preferred.
- Lab experience and knowledge of lab instrumentation and equipment.
- Experience working in an ISO17025 and/or National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP) accredited lab, strongly preferred.
- Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and/or Database Administrator experience highly preferred.
- Power generation experience and/or environmental compliance experience preferred.
- Experience in planning, scheduling, and budgeting preferred.
- Customer Service experience.
- Documented training and/or experience in QA/QC processes and procedures; overall knowledge of the quality system as defined under National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference (NELAC) and/or National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP).
- Knowledge of laboratory operations and analytical test methods for which data review is performed per NELAC 5.4.1.5 (i) and/or NVLAP.
- Technical knowledge of ASTM, Standard Methods, and EPA analytical methodology, particularly as it applies to analytical methods and testing, instrumentation, and measurement processes.
- Knowledge of chemical analysis as well as experience performing analyses and determining accuracy of tests and samples.
- Demonstrated performance management experience with the ability to set clear goals, define expectations, hold others accountable for business results and to motivate teams to accomplish goals preferred.
- Demonstrated leadership ability to evaluate the effectiveness of the lab’s QA/QC program and to ensure the laboratory meets QA/QC requirements.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills and the ability to interface with both internal and external groups including laboratory employees, customers, power plants, and regulatory and accreditation agencies.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to oversee quality audits and provide guidance to establish processes, guidelines, and controls to maintain the effectiveness of the laboratory’s quality system.
- Ability to prepare and present information to a variety of audiences; demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills to troubleshoot complex issues and establish appropriate compliance controls.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES ( Major responsibilities of the job)
- Focus on Safety Excellence and wellness to ensure employees follow safe work practices; identify and implement corrective actions for unsafe working conditions.
- Provide leadership and direction for a high involvement QA/QC work team to implement quality analytical programs which assure compliance, protect the environment, and reduce costs.
- Effectively manage performance of employees in QA/QC section by developing goals, accountabilities, performance measures and developmental plans; hold employees accountable for demonstrating performance that is consistent with expected performance.
- Oversee the laboratory’s quality assurance by managing functions including QA/QC procedures, data reporting, equipment maintenance and calibration programs, sample receipt, internal and external audits, customer surveys, analytical certifications, and proficiency testing programs.
- Develop partnerships with employees and all appropriate levels of management to effectively manage analytical and quality control procedures that enable the lab to provide cost effective, timely and accurate laboratory services.
- Establish and maintain effective working relations between GPC and external accreditation organizations (NELAC & NVLAP) that directly impact the current and future operations of GPC’s Laboratory. Responsible for representing the company’s position on environmental, operational, and regulatory matters.
- Manage laboratory QA/QC program and resource requirements to meet laboratory standard operating procedures, ASTM, and EPA methods, NELAC and NVLAP requirements, performance testing, round robins, and customer requirements.
- Develop and oversee proficiency testing programs utilizing technology (LIMS) to track and maintain program.
- Focus on efficiency gains via automation and technology.
BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES
Southern Style; “Our Values”, leadership, commitment to excellence; customer focus; ability to produce high quality work in an efficient manner; demonstrate initiative and flexibility; build positive relationships with internal and external workgroups and customers; team player; demonstrate personal responsibility; enthusiastic; positive attitude; willingness to learn; Focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeogiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).
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: 12945
Job Category: Environmental & Forestry
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Georgia Power
