JOB SUMMARY
The Protection and Control (P&C) Field Services manager is responsible for the P&C groups located throughout the Alabama Power Company service territory. There are six regional field groups that perform commissioning and maintenance on substation protection and control equipment and one support group that provides guidance, training, and monitoring of compliance and budget for the entire organization. The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:
- Provide overall leadership and direction to the P&C Field Services organization
- Promote Safety First as a core value and model Our Values behaviors
- Lead organization in a way that promotes inclusiveness and a great place to work atmosphere
- Ensure compliance with all applicable NERC requirements (PRC-005, FAC-008, etc.)
- Ensure Human Performance tools and work practices are fully utilized to achieve operational excellence
- Ensure all responsible capital and maintenance work plans are completed
- Coordinate work planning with Design, PCA, Construction, TMC, and Operations groups to promote excellence
- Monitor organizational training needs and ensure knowledge transfer supports organization mission
- Ensure all employees receive constructive performance and developmental feedback
- Provide planning and oversight of P&C O&M budget
- Ensure top level customer service is provided to internal and external customers
- Ensure appropriate regional responses to system operations and outages to aid the restoration process
- Serve as APC ambassador on multiple cross-opco committees on P&C related issues
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Engineering Degree required; Electrical preferred
- Active Alabama Professional Engineers (PE) License highly preferred
- Extensive knowledge of system protection and operations
- Significant P&C field test work experience preferred; minimum 7 years
- 3 years as a supervisor or manager experience preferred
- Significant experience in substation design, construction, maintenance, or operations preferred
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Ability to effectively lead and develop people
- Ability to initiate and encourage others to follow safe work practices
- Ability to hold self and others accountable for work behaviors and expectations
- Ability to manage multiple and complex projects and to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to adapt to changing demands and re-prioritize as necessary
- Ability to build and sustain relationships across the company and system
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES
- Safety leadership - strong adherence to Safety First principles
- Operational Excellence - strong support for Human Performance principles
- Role model of “Our Values” of Safety, Inclusion, Integrity, and Performance
- Motivation through leadership and communication skills
- Develops and builds relationships at all levels
- Initiative to resolve issues and challenges
- Ability to deal with heavy workloads, multiple tasks, and conflicting demands
- Timely and accurate follow through on commitments
- Works well independently and as a team member
- Demonstrated learner and supporter of a learning environment
OTHER
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Must pass background requirements for access at Southern Nuclear and CIP Medium Transmission facilities
- Must be willing to travel routinely to dispersed group offices throughout the state
- Must live in or be willing to relocate to a commutable distance of the Hueytown, AL office location
- Partial relocation assistance may be available
Alabama Power provides safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to 1.5 million customers across the lower two-thirds of Alabama.
For more information, visit www.AlabamaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/AlabamaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/AlabamaPower), LinkedIn (Linkedin.com/company/alabama-power), and Instagram (Instagram.com/alabamapower).
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.
