SPC Training Analyst
Job Summary
- This position is responsible for developing, delivering, assessing, and coordinating technical training for Operations and Maintenance technicians supporting Southern Power’s solar, wind, gas, and battery storage facilities across the United States.
- The role is based primarily at a Southern Power generation facility and works as part of a technical training team focused on maximizing technician capability while minimizing impact to plant operations. Training is delivered through a combination of in-person and virtual methods and may include the use of simulators, hands-on equipment, and other instructional technologies.
- Southern Power and its subsidiaries, some of which are owned in part with various partners, own or operate 55 facilities operating or under development in 15 states with more than 13,150 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.
- The individual in this role supports these assets by ensuring technicians are equipped to safely and effectively meet evolving operational and technological demands.
- This position is safety-sensitive and requires frequent travel to generation sites and training locations.
Job Responsibilities
Training Development, Delivery, and Assessment
- Execute all phases of the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT), including technical assessments for technicians across multiple generation technologies (gas/oil combined cycle, gas/oil simple cycle, solar, wind, and battery storage).
- Design, develop, implement, evaluate, and revise training curricula for both in-person and virtual learning environments.
- Deliver classroom, on-the-job, and simulator-based training using a variety of instructional methods and tools.
- Utilize gas technology simulators, mechanical and electrical simulators, computer-based training (CBT), virtual learning platforms, and dynamic instructional strategies.
- Supervise technicians during training to ensure standards of conduct, safety, and training quality are met.
Program Coordination and Continuous Improvement
- Develop and maintain training program schedules, materials, documentation, and performance metrics.
- Coordinate training schedules, enrollment, attendance, delivery, and evaluations to optimize operational impact.
- Identify training gaps and develop programs, learning paths, and individualized training plans as needed.
- Quantitatively and qualitatively evaluate training effectiveness and develop performance indicators to identify improvement opportunities.
- Integrate industry best practices, OEM guidance, lessons learned, and human performance insights into training programs.
- Participate in human performance or root cause analyses to identify training-related impacts and corrective actions.
External Training and Partnerships
- Serve as a resource for the scheduling, delivery, and evaluation of vendor-provided training.
- Support and manage the budget for external training activities.
- Leverage existing Southern Company training resources and facilities when appropriate.
- Establish and maintain relationships with technical schools, community colleges, and external training partners to expand and enhance training offerings.
Project Management and Administrative Support
- Manage projects that improve training processes, including planning and cost control.
- Interface with Maximo for project planning, tracking, and budget management.
- Assist generating facilities with maintaining training records, assessments, and compliance documentation.
- Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, Operations Review Boards, and other support meetings to review training performance and upcoming curriculum.
Safety, Physical, and Travel Requirements
- Safely operate company vehicles, tools, and powered equipment.
- Comply with all safety requirements, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Meet physical demands of accessing equipment using ladders, scaffolding, personnel lifts, and fall protection systems.
- Travel up to 50%, including air and long-distance ground travel, sometimes exceeding an 8-hour workday and requiring multi-day site visits.
Job Requirements
We are looking for a person with the heart to teach and share their knowledge and experience.
Required
- Exceptional technical writing, facilitation, presentation, communication, and organizational skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, and CoPilot
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to model organizational values (Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance) and work effectively as a team member
- Self-motivated, self-directed, and able to take initiative
Preferred
- Prior technical training experience and/or training-related certification
- Operational or maintenance experience in gas combined cycle and/or renewable generation facilities, including familiarity with SCADA systems, operating procedures, and general business practices
- Experience in electrical (AC/DC), substation, renewables, operations, and/or Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) roles, or equivalent positions
- Demonstrated project management and multi-tasking capabilities
Plus
- Experience with contract preparation, negotiation, and administration
- Knowledge and experience with budgeting, reporting, and tracking
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- 50% Travel Including Overnight
- Primarily in-office position with the flexibility to remote work 1 day per week
- Some relocation assistance may be available
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: 18519
Job Category: Training
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Southern Power
