Operations Team Leader

Operations Team Leader

Description

Operations Team Leader – National Carbon Capture Center

Southern Company is a leading producer of clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy, and we approach each day as a vital step in building the future of energy. At Southern Company we are always looking ahead, and our innovations in the industry—from new nuclear to deployment of electric transportation and renewables —help brighten the lives and businesses of millions of customers nationwide.

Job Summary:

This position provides leadership for plant operations, coordination of daily maintenance activities, and developer testing schedules. This position is accountable for supervising overall plant operations to achieve maximum availability, efficiency, and longevity of the equipment that is necessary to support the testing environment at the National Carbon Capture Center. This position will provide coaching through performance management for each member of the team, seeking to develop the employees’ skills for future opportunities. This position will also provide technical support to the Operations department which includes but is not limited to technical training, operator procedure management, operations bulletins management, and LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out) Administration. This position is primarily a dayshift position with potential for supplementing as a rotating Operations Team Leader when needed.

Job Requirements:

• Comprehensive knowledge of power plant operations obtained from experience in operations (five-year minimum operations experience is required).
• Knowledge must also include the technical aspect in respect to design concepts and limitations in relating to individual equipment or systems contributing to a safe, reliable, and economical power plant operations.
• Previous experience developing and/or conducting training is preferred.
• Previous experience writing operation procedures is preferred.
• Knowledgeable of company policies and procedures in the areas of safety, operations, hazardous materials, equipment, timekeeping, and other administration along with a thorough understanding of the contractual agreement between the company and the I.B.E.W. is required
• Ability to analyze critical situations, determine competent solutions and supervise the implementation of the solutions in a safe and effective manner is required.
• Ability to cooperate with and motivate personnel in organizing training, evaluating, and supervising the work of subordinates as well as interfacing with other departments and supervisors is required.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing is required.
• Formal education or extensive power plant experience is preferred.
• Working knowledge of environmental, safety and OSHA regulations is required.
• Ability to serve as incident commander during emergency situations is required.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills is required.
• Computer Skills—proven experience using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OIS/PIE, Maximo, etc.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the day-to-day operation of all equipment to maximize reliability and efficiency for developer testing. This position is primarily a dayshift position with potential for supplementing as a rotating Operations Team Leader when needed.
• Primary contact for coordinating daily operations, including LOTO, procedures, and training of operators, to Process, Design and Construction departments to ensure that developer testing schedules are coordinated and achieved.
• Responsible for effective performance-management of his/her crew including providing training, setting goals, giving feedback and coaching.
• Responsible for lubrication, filters, and general cleanliness of plant equipment.
• Must have a good working knowledge of all plant systems; know and understand current clearance procedures; be able to clearly communicate and write Operation Procedures and work with the Training Department and Process Engineering to ensure training of operators is performed.
• Coordinate operations activities with developer testing schedules, process engineering, and construction activities.
• Analytical Skills necessary to determine and troubleshoot current and future operating conditions and trends for optimizing equipment performance.

Disclaimer:

This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities.

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is America's premier energy company, with 46,000 megawatts of generating capacity and 1,500 billion cubic feet of combined natural gas consumption and throughput volume serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries. The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in four states, natural gas distribution companies in seven states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America and a nationally recognized provider of customized energy solutions, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices that are below the national average. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, Southern Company and its subsidiaries are inventing America's energy future by developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, 21st century coal, natural gas, renewables and energy efficiency, and creating new products and services for the benefit of customers. Southern Company has been named by the U.S. Department of Defense and G.I. Jobs magazine as a top military employer, recognized among the Top 50 Companies for Diversity by DiversityInc, listed by Black Enterprise magazine as one of the 40 Best Companies for Diversity and designated a Top Employer for Hispanics by Hispanic Network. The company has earned a National Award of Nuclear Science and History from the National Atomic Museum Foundation for its leadership and commitment to nuclear development and is continually ranked among the top energy companies in Fortune's annual World's Most Admired Electric and Gas Utility rankings. Visit our website at 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. #LI

Job Field: Power Plant Operations & Maintenance

Job Type: Standard

Primary Location: Alabama-Metro Birmingham/Eastern AL-Wilsonville

Operating Company: Southern Company Services

Job Type: Standard

Travel (Up to...): Yes, 25 % of the Time

Work Location(s):

National Carbon Capture Center (31800Wilsonville)

31800 Highway 25

Wilsonville, 35185

Req ID: SCS2011246