Distribution Construction Coordinator - Grid

Southern Company; Fairburn (GA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Power, a Southern Company subsidiary, seeks a Grid Coordinator to oversee overhead/underground construction and storm response. You will coordinate contract crews, ensure safety excellence, manage budgets, schedules and reliability for Grid projects across a large region.

The role requires seven years of distribution experience, strong communication with internal/external stakeholders, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks while adhering to contracts and company standards.

Qualifications

• Extensive Distribution engineering and/or construction experience required: maintenance, overhead, and underground construction knowledge.
• Seven Years Distribution Experience.
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel), Distribution Viewer, Fulcrum, ARMS, TCMS and JETS preferred.
• Ability to analyze drawings, blueprints, specifications, proposals, and project documentation.
• Demonstrated Safety Excellence.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating contract resources to ensure Grid Investment Program safety, budget, productivity, schedules, and reliability goals.
• Responsible for circuit strategy, pre-construction meetings, quality control, and final walkdowns.
• Communicate with Engineering, customers, Stakeholder Engagement, Forestry, Land Acquisition, Claims, etc.
• Alternate work schedule and coordination with Region Partners to maintain reliability during Grid projects.

Skills

Distribution engineering

Contractor management

Negotiation

Project coordination

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Distribution Viewer

Fulcrum

ARMS

TCMS

JETS

Education

High School education or equivalent

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Distribution Viewer

Fulcrum

ARMS

TCMS

JETS

Job description

The Grid Program has statewide responsibility, candidates may be required to travel to meet the needs of the program.

This position reports to the Grid Distribution Construction Supervisor and is responsible for contract crews performing overhead/underground construction and storm response. This position is also responsible for managing both overhead re-conducting and circuit reliability projects, UD cable replacement as well as OH to UD conversions, storm duty, the safety of crews and their performance on the Grid Program.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include (but not limited to): Coordinating contract resources to ensure that the Grid Investment Program Achieves Safety Excellence, budgetary needs, productivity, schedules, customer satisfaction and Reliability goals. The successful candidate will be responsible for circuit strategy, attending pre-construction meetings, quality control, and final walkdowns of assigned projects. To be effective in this position, the incumbent must work well with and communicate with Engineering, internal and external customers, Stakeholder Engagement, Forestry, Land Acquisition, Claims, etc. This job will require an alternate work schedule to accomplish the listed responsibilities. This person will have to communicate well and work closely with our Region Partners to maintain a reliable system during construction of Grid projects. The Grid Coordinator will also work closely with region leadership to support their storm restoration plans.

JOB REQUIREMENT Education Requirement:

• High School education or equivalent

Experience Requirements:

• Extensive Distribution engineering and/or construction experience required: maintenance, overhead, and underground construction knowledge.
• Seven Years Distribution Experience.
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel), Distribution Viewer, Fulcrum, ARMS, TCMS and JETS preferred.
• Ability to analyze drawings, blueprints, specifications, proposals, and project documentation.
• Demonstrated Safety Excellence.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to manage contractors
• Proven negotiation skills
• Knowledgeable of the Southern Company Specifications and Distribution Bulletins
• Ability to learn the contracts and enforce them
• Ability to effectively interact face to face with customers
• Ability to motivate and influence others to get work completed
• Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks over a large territory
• Ability to schedule and prioritize work
• Ability to set clear expectations and deliver results within a deadline
• Ability to adapt positively to change
• Demonstrated support of management initiatives
• Ability to resolve conflict using Our Company Values
• Effective written and oral communication
• Ability to solve problems and remove barriers
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Proven decision-making abilities

Other:

• Work schedule - Monday through Thursday, 4-10-hour workdays. Additional hours may be required for planned and scheduled outages to meet the customers’ needs, which include working evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Available for Storm Duty
• Valid Driver’s License is required

Behavioral Attributes:

• Provide leadership for a safe work environment
• Demonstrated Safety Excellence
• Actively Caring
• Positive Reinforcement
• Proactive Approach
• Human Performance
• Risk Prevention
• Proactive problem solver
• Self-motivated and ability to motivate others
• Ability to get work done through a contract workforce
• Use of HP tools and concepts

This position has been identified as a role that will require the use of a Georgia Power fleet vehicle. The following will be required if you are selected for this position:

• Must have at least one year of verifiable driving experience (Must hold a valid driver’s license for the class vehicle to be operated. Driving permits are not typically considered a valid driver’s license).
• Must have no revocation of driving privileges within the 36 months prior to application, no convictions of major traffic violations (DUI, hit and run, reckless driving, etc.) within the 12 months prior to application, or any pending charges for a major traffic violation at the time of application.
• Must consent to a continuous monitoring of your Motor Vehicle Record

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: 21931

Job Category: Engineering

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Georgia Power