Job Summary
This position provides overall leadership and direction for the engineering teams at Minola and Tucker operating headquarters. The successful candidate will oversee the planning, engineering, design, construction, maintenance, and restoration activities of the distribution system and the long-term service and reliability strategy in the area. The Engineering Supervisor will be responsible for the performance management of all direct reports as well as safety leadership, budget management, construction scheduling, and compliance measures.
The successful candidate will be expected to participate and lead in region wide initiatives, projects, and committees, as well as to be an active participant with the Engineering Supervisors' Roundtable. Other responsibilities include providing guidance to the team on handling internal and external customer concerns, communicating customer and system issues to upper management, and execute the region-wide maintenance and abnormal plan. Approximately 25% out-of-town travel will be required for various meetings and storm restoration work.
Job Requirements
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field strongly preferred
Experience
- Demonstrated commitment to “Our Values” is required.
- Formal leadership experience is strongly preferred.
- Proven record of dealing effectively with customers is preferred.
- Experience as a Distribution Engineer is preferred.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in Georgia Power Transmission and/or Distribution is preferred.
- Cross-functional and/or cross-company experience is a plus.
- Experience presenting projects at DPRT and/or T&D committees is preferred.
- Experience managing capital and O&M budgets is a plus.
- Experience with storm response and planning is required.
- Experience with TCMS, ARCOS, JETS, CSS, ARMS, OFS, or DISTIEW is a plus
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Lead engineering teams in alignment with Southern Company’s values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance
- Must be able to lead and develop a diverse workforce, maximize team effectiveness, set high expectations of those around them and hold employees accountable for those expectations
- Ability to develop effective relationships and establish trust with teammates and customers
- Demonstrated ability to recognize high profile opportunities and respond as needed without prompting
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- The position requires an in-depth knowledge of electrical distribution systems as well as distribution requirements, practices, and procedures
- Broad understanding of the company's operations, policies, and procedures
Behavioral Attributes:
- Demonstrates all aspects of Our Values behaviors
- Demonstrated personal commitment to Safety Excellence
- Must communicate candidly and transparently
- Ability to be a change agent for the organization
Other Requirements
- Valid driver’s license
- Willingness to travel up to 25%
- Must live near or be willing to relocate to Minola or Tucker
- Relocation assistance available if needed
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: 18328
Job Category: Engineering
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Georgia Power
