Solar/Wind Engineer OR Engineering Analyst (SPC Renewable Energy O&M)
Description
Solar/Wind Renewables Engineer OR Analyst
JOB SUMMARY
This position manages the day-to-day operation and maintenance of renewable facilities for Southern Power Company. Primary responsibilities include:
Managing contracts with O&M providers for the SPC renewable facilities
Supporting SPC performed O&M strategy for current and future renewable facilities
Proactively managing relationships, equipment issues, and plant outages remotely to understand issues and drive to satisfactory resolution
Collaboration with performance engineering to utilize operational data to identify and pursue efficiency improvements
Participating in periodic face to face meetings and status calls with contractor asset management and operation teams
Monitoring performance of renewable facilities
Coordinating site visits to renewable facilities
Developing status reports and presentations for management updates
Processing monthly and quarterly invoices for SPC provided expenses
Performing O&M contract development of renewable facilities targeted for acquisition or development by SPC
Working with other SPC departments including but not limited to, Origination & Acquisitions, Accounting, Project Siting, Development and EPC, Commercial Optimization and Trading, Project Analysis and Market Assessment, and Compliance and External Affairs concerning renewable operations
Participating in project teams to assess the operational and financial risks associated with renewable projects
Understanding plant operation details and handling communication of updates and resolutions to management, internal customers, and peer groups
This position is located in Birmingham, AL however, a successful candidate may also have the option of reporting to the Corp HQ in Atlanta, GA. Overnight travel is required to renewable facilities located in various parts of the United States including, but not limited to, Georgia, West Virginia, Texas, South Dakota, Oklahoma, Maine, Washington, California, New Mexico, and Kansas.
Job Requirements
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology preferred
Experience
Relevant job experience in the following areas:
Power plant operations and maintenance
Generation Development
Generation Planning or System Planning
Asset Management
Business Development
General understanding and/or working knowledge in these areas:
Photovoltaic, wind or fossil fuel power generation
Power plant design and construction
Utility system planning
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to build and maintain professional working relationships with internal and external clients
Autonomous, self-starter with the ability to prioritize and organize work to manage multiple projects and meet strict deadlines
Ability to interpret operational data preferred - SQL, PI or OIS experience a plus
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products required (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Excellent project management skills that lead to desired results
Excellent analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills required
Strong oral and written communications skills required
Strong understanding of expense and capital budgeting
Demonstrates assertiveness and the ability to influence others tactfully
Innovative thinking, looking for new ways to do things to make them better
Behavioral Attributes
Must demonstrate Our Values: Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance and Total Commitment
Ability to work in a team environment
Demonstrate commitment to accuracy and attention to detail
Job Field: Engineering
Job Type: Standard
Primary Location: Alabama-Metro Birmingham/Eastern AL-Birmingham
Operating Company: Southern Power Company
Job Type: Standard
Travel (Up to...): Yes, 50 % of the Time
Work Location(s):
The Energy Center - 3535 Colonnade Parkway (3535Birmingham)
3535 Colonnade Parkway
Birmingham, 35243
Req ID: SPC2000380
