This position is responsible for supporting Mississippi Power Company’s Lighting Services Department with a primary focus on leading and supporting efforts related to Lighting construction and maintenance. Lead role responsibilities include coordinating and providing oversight for the construction and/or maintenance efforts of contractor crews, including work planning/scheduling and procurement and delivery of required materials. This position has the responsibility of representing the MPC Customer Solutions organization on work teams and committees including Safety Committees. All position responsibilities include maintaining 'Safety First' as the top priority.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- High School diploma is required.
- A working knowledge of Electrical construction and design is required
- Working knowledge and experience in the following related to Lighting
+ design, construction and maintenance
+ Southern Company specifications and construction standards
+ safe and efficient work practices and methods for tools and mechanized equipment used for the construction and maintenance of lighting
+ first responder to outages with ability to diagnose and develop repair plans
+ environmental requirements and controls
+ NESC and NEC lighting applications
- Ability to project manage large projects to complete within estimated time and cost
- Ability to provide quality control of the work product of contract resources.
- Working knowledge of the MPC Distribution Safety Rule Book and SDOP
- Basic experience with the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) using the Windows XP operating system.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Promote, practice and exhibit safe work habits.
- Adhere to the policies of the MPC Distribution Safety Rule Book and SDOP.
- Hold contractors accountable for adhering to OSHA safety rules.
- Coordinate lighting construction and maintenance activities with focus on efficient and productive use of contract resources providing support for MPC.
- Support MPC construction crews as needed.
- Ensure compliance with the policies of the Southern Company Contracts Manual
- Provide technical review and support for procurement and on-site delivery of related materials.
- Provide technical review of materials and construction to ensure compliance with current Southern Company Lighting design and construction standards.
- Management of warranty process
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: 15335
Job Category: Sales & Marketing
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Mississippi Power