JOB SUMMARY

The Operations Team Leader is responsible for the safety of all employees working on shift and for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all power plant equipment. This position must ensure that the plant is operated in compliance with all safety, regulatory, and environmental regulations. The Operations Team Leader is responsible for managing the performance of his or her shift to ensure the safety of personnel, maintaining compliance, protection of equipment and assets, and coordinating plant activities. Coordination efforts include the direct control of plant operations in accordance with operating limits and operating procedures as well as performance management including training, employee development, setting goals, giving feedback, and coaching. This position maintains the overall leadership responsibility for the plant on night shifts, holidays, and weekends.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Provide direct oversight to the department to ensure adherence to regulations, operating procedures, safe operating limits, compliance, and administrative procedures.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in power plant operations required.

• Supervisory/leadership experience preferred.

• Strong technical background in the operation and maintenance of a generating plant

• Strong technical background as Control Board Operator preferred.

• Demonstrated experience working with operations procedures preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrate safety as a core value and actively pursue continuous improvement of the plant safety culture.

• Demonstrate Our Values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills; ability to inspire and motivate others and develop a positive culture.

• Ability to analyze critical situations, determine solutions and implement in a safe & effective manner.

• Proficient computer skills (Word, Excel, email, etc.)

• Experience with DCS & OIS as a diagnostic and troubleshooting tool.

• Ability to analyze and determine current and future operating conditions that affect reliability, flexibility, and efficiency of units.

• Proven ability to effectively communicate in groups and one-on-one.

• Ability to develop teams and individuals through performance management.

• Knowledge and understanding of environmental, safety and OSHA regulations that affect Operations.

• Must have proven working knowledge of all plant systems, understand current procedures and work control policies and procedures.

• Thorough understanding of IBEW contract

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensuring a safe work environment is always maintained by using prudent judgment to resolve any problem that may affect the safe operation of the plant.

• Initiate and execute any actions required by the Plant McIntosh Emergency Action Plan.

• Awareness of abnormal situations and ability to act to appropriately assess and begin resolving these situations to minimize the consequences to people, environment, and assets.

• Establish operating goals and objectives aligned with those set by Operations Management

• Routinely monitor, appraise, and coach the performance of his or her direct reports.

• Perform routine plant inspections to identify issues related to safety and environmental compliance, housekeeping, equipment conditions, and hazards to personnel to ensure that deficiencies are identified, and corrective actions are initiated.

• Ensuring plant management and Fleet Operations stay informed of critical equipment conditions.

• Serve as primary contact for coordinating daily operations with all departments.

Additional Information:

This position requires participation in a rotating on-call status.

Safety Sensitive

Georgia Power Company has classified this position as "Safety Sensitive" and as such is subject to relevant pre-employment screening(s) to determine fitness for duty. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the applicant successfully completing all required fitness assessments.

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 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: 5282

Job Category: Power Plant Operations & Maintenance

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Georgia Power