Data Analyst

Southern Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Power is seeking an Operations & Maintenance analytics professional to support Renewable & Resilient Generation facilities after COD. The role emphasizes fleet performance analysis, identifying operational gaps, and building complex energy models to optimize performance across 5GW of generation over the next five years.

You will engage with industry partners on BESS and DER trends, review solar fleet data, and provide data-driven recommendations.

Qualifications

• Engineering, Data Analytics, or related degree strongly preferred.
• Renewable energy knowledge and solar/BESS tech is preferred.
• Proficient in project management and communicating technical details to stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; data access, integration, analysis and visualization.
• Experience with data analytics platforms (Tableau, PowerBI, etc.).
• Databricks and GitHub experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety culture and support O&M data trend analysis.
• Generate energy models to predict renewable output vs actual output.
• Review solar fleet performance and maintenance data for improvements.
• Assess performance goals against data sets and align targets.
• Engage with industry for BESS/DER trends and best practices.
• Serve as SME for Renewable & Resilient Generation performance data.
• Support existing and new facilities post-COD with data needs.
• Collaborate with other Southern Company groups for efficiencies.

Skills

Data analytics

Project management

Critical thinking

Stakeholder communication

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Education

Engineering / Data Analytics degree (strongly preferred)

Tools

Tableau

PowerBI

Databricks

GitHub

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for performing Operations & Maintenance analytical support activities for all Renewable & Resilient Generation facilities following COD. The main focus of analytics will be reviewing existing fleet performance, trending operational gaps/opportunities to address, engaging with industry partners on new metrics for BESS and DER performance, producing complex energy models, and more. This position plays a critical role in our ability to operate and maintain over 5GW of generation over the next 5 years.

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promote a strong safety culture across the organization through supporting O&M initiatives and assisting with safety data trend analysis as needed

• Generate complex energy models to allow smarter prediction of expected renewable output vs actual output to drive performance enhancements across the fleet

• Review existing solar fleet performance and maintenance data and offer solutions and trends to enhance performance

• Review performance goals against data sets to ensure targets are properly aligned

• Engage in the industry for BESS and DER performance and maintenance data trends and best practices to implement at Georgia Power

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for Renewable & Resilient Generation performance data

• Support existing generation fleet and new facilities following COD with all data related needs

• Look for ways to align with other organizations across Southern Company bringing efficiencies, lessons learned, and stronger strategy to Renewable & Resilient Generation

JOB REQUIREMENTS: (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills )

• Engineering, Data Analytics, or other related degree strongly preferred

• Knowledge of renewable energy and application of solar and BESS technologies is preferred

• Proficient in project management, communicating technical details to a wide variety of stakeholders, and system performance

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite is required

• Experience with data management techniques to access, integrate, analyze, and visualize data from multiple sources is required

• Experience in data analytics platforms is required (Tableau, PowerBI, etc.)

• Databricks experience is preferred

• GitHub experience is preferred

• Strong critical thinking skills with ability to recognize patterns and make solution-oriented recommendations

• Strongly demonstrates Our Values and contributes to maintaining a strong team culture

• Ability to work well with a diverse mix of internal and external partners including higher level leaders at critical customer facilities and military facilities

• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously

  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 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: 21026

Job Category: Renewable Energy

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Georgia Power