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Southern Company Fleet Operations Coordinator – Power Generation Dispatcher (Birmingham, AL) in Birmingham, Alabama
Fleet Operations Coordinator – Power Generation Dispatcher
SCS Commercial Operations, Fleet/Real-Time Operations Department
This position will be located at The Energy Center in Birmingham, AL
JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for the intra-day commitment and dispatch of Southern Company generation resources to ensure bulk electric system (BES) reliability, minimize total production costs, and optimize the value of our generation assets. This is achieved through coordination across multiple departments and organizations, including, but not limited to, Generating Plants, Fleet Optimization, Gas Operations, Real-Time Trading, and the Power Coordination Center, as well as several external customers and counterparties. This position is part of a multi-person team covering 24x7 essential operations working rotating 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Occasional travel (approximately 10%-20%) is required and consists primarily of travel within the Southern Company footprint to various plant sites.
This position will be filled at exempt level 6.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Job Experience & Education:
B.S. degree or relevant work experience preferred
5+ years of power plant operations experience preferred
Operations Team Leader experience a plus
Shift work experience preferred
2+ years of transmission or distribution control center operations experience a plus
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Knowledge of generating plant and/or bulk electric system operations
Knowledge of economic dispatch, gas, and power markets, and/or production cost modeling a plus
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytic and organization skills
Excellent critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to utilize multiple computer-based applications and tools
Ability to make sound and timely business decisions in a high-pressure environment
Ability to organize, manage, and direct multiple activities quickly
Ability to recognize potential problems and develop appropriate plans of action
Ability to issue and execute operating instructions in a professional, timely, and clear manner
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Successful candidate will be expected to obtain North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC) Reliability Coordinator Certification within one year from position start date.
BEHAVIOR ATTRIBUTES
Demonstrate Our Values – Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance
Build and maintain good working relationships to accomplish objectives
Team player who desires to work towards a common objective
Learn quickly and have a desire for continuous learning
Attention to detail
Self-directed with strong initiative and leadership traits
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- Some relocation assistance may be available if the selected candidate currently resides outside the area
BENEFITS
Competitive Pay
Excellent benefits packages which includes:
Medical and dental coverage
Defined Pension/Cash Balance Benefit Plan
Performance-sharing plan
401(k) plan with a generous company match
Bonus opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
* *_Please submit an updated resume with your application_**
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 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: 6130
Job Category: Power System and Control Center Operations
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Southern Company Services