Substation Production Supervisor - Physical Design (Forest Park)

Georgia Power Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Substation Physical Design group at Southern Company Services in Forest Park, GA seeks a Substation Production Supervisor to lead design activities, coordinate resources, and ensure safety and quality in substations projects. Based in Forest Park, this role interfaces with opco clients and internal teams to deliver detailed design packages and support construction and emergency restoration efforts.

The ideal candidate will have a BS in engineering (or equivalent experience), PE license

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering preferred or other degree with applicable experience.
• Professional Engineer license preferred.
• Experience with design, maintenance, or operation of substations in the power utility environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the activities of Physical Design group to meet project schedules and quality.
• Serve as primary interface for opco clients and internal teams.
• Select and develop top talent for the Physical Design team.
• Assign resources to projects and ensure schedule commitments are met.
• Support development of design standards for Southern Company systems.
• Provide leadership and guidance to employees in daily activities.
• Foster a strong team environment within Substation Engineering and with partners.

Skills

Leadership

Safety first

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Customer relationship

Mentoring

Decision making

Design review

Education

BS degree in engineering

Professional Engineer license

Tools

TEAMS

STOMP

AutoCAD

SCST Vault

Job description

Energy is opportunity

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Substation Production Supervisor – Physical Design (Forest Park)

Atlanta, GA

This position will be located at the General Service HQ in Forest Park, GA

JOB SUMMARY

This position reports to the Substation Physical Design Manager for Southern Company Services, Technical Shared Services, Substation Engineering and is based in Forest Park, GA. The Substation Physical Design group is responsible for engineering, design, and coordination of substation projects including development of detailed design packages, material specifications, and vendor qualification and approval. This position provides support for construction activities, for operational or maintenance problems, and serves as a resource in emergency restoration of failed equipment.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Make safety our number one priority using a “Safety First” mentality and leading by example.
• Lead the activities of Physical Design group to ensure high productivity, excellent quality of design, and the proper use of resources to meet project schedules.
• Serve as the primary interface for our opco clients, internal design teams, and other business partners.
• Select and develop top talent for the Physical Design team.
• Assign resources to projects, ensure appropriate design durations, and ensure schedule commitments are met.
• Participate in, support, or lead initiatives for Substation Engineering and Power Delivery.
• Support the development of design standards and criteria for use on the Southern Company System.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to employees for daily activities in Physical Design.
• Develop and support a strong and effective team environment within Substation Engineering and with operating company partners.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• BS degree in engineering preferred -OR- other degree with applicable experience.
• Professional Engineer license preferred.
• Experience with design, maintenance, or operation of substations in the power utility environment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to successfully implement and lead safe behaviors in the workplace.
• Demonstrated leadership skills including ability to inspire and motivate others, foster teamwork, create an inclusive environment, and effectively lead change.
• Proven experience providing solutions and value to customers.
• Knowledge and experience of substation design and maintenance; specific expertise in physical design and layout; substation equipment; and substation design methods, standards, and criteria.
• Proven effective interpersonal, communication, teamwork, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of managing accountability and performance of self and team members.
• Ability to coach and develop technical personnel.
• Extensive problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain peer and customer relationships across organizations.
• Ability to make authoritative decisions and take necessary action in routine and emergency situations.
• Ability to use TEAMS, STOMP, AutoCAD, SCST Vault, and other necessary computer design tools.

Behavioral Attributes

• Model Our Values : Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance.
• Exhibit a positive, "can do" attitude.
• Conduct all activities with a focus on providing value to our customers.
• Take personal responsibility for the team, their projects, and follow through on all customer issues.
• Commitment to building and maintaining effective relationships with customers, peers, leadership, and external business partners.
• Emphasize Operational Excellence and Human Performance concepts.

About Southern Company

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: 21812

Job Category: Engineering

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Company Services