Construction Field Specialist/Engineer - Plant Scherer
Southern Company Services, Construction Projects East
This position will be located at Plant Scherer in Juliette, GA
We are recruiting entry level and experienced individuals for a project & construction site role supporting various construction projects executed by the Scherer Projects team.
JOB SUMMARY
This position serves to provide oversight and management of major capital projects for the Projects East group within our Technical & Shared Services (TSS) organization. This position is responsible for project safety, quality, cost and schedule requirements. Responsibilities include working closely with various TSS departments as well as groups outside of TSS such as Generation Development, Retail Generation Services, and Research & Environmental Affairs to develop project portfolio packages in support of project development activities. Work products include developing various project deliverables, as dictated by the specific requirements of each individual work scope, to include items such as detailed scopes of work, cost estimates, and schedules for the engineering, procurement, and construction/implementation of processes, programs, facilities, or site improvements being undertaken by the Project East team.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
This position requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a variety of stakeholders in order to solve issues and keep projects moving forward. (engineering, asset managers, owners/operators, craft labor, contractors, internal stakeholders, customers, and outside agencies)
Utilize computer-based business tools to monitor and manage schedule and cost reporting.
The ability to work across various technologies and systems to achieve organizational goals.
The successful candidate must be available for call outs, holidays and weekends.
Candidate must be able to adapt to changing work duties, be able to work with limited supervision, and must be able to perform successfully in an individual and team environment.
Must be able to work in extreme climates and environments (e.g., cold, hot, dusty, humid) and may require some extended work hours
Model Our Value behaviors: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education (preferred):
Associates (2-year) or Bachelors (4-year) degree preferred, but not required
Project Management Professional or similar accreditation/professional license beneficial
Experience (Strongly preferred):
Experience (preferred):
Power generation experience
Industrial experience
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Knowledge of various equipment and technologies applicable to power generation facilities
Proven risk assessment skills and sound judgment/decision making
Ability to lead diverse teams toward a common goal
Ability to build strong working relationships with a wide range of Southern Company organizations
Strong organizational, administrative, time management, project management, facilitation and analytical skills are required
Knowledge and experience with personal computers and the ability to learn numerous software applications quickly.
Self-motivation and demonstrated initiative is crucial for this position
Ability to interface with vendors and contractors while representing the best interests of Southern Company
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
BENEFITS:
Competitive Pay
Excellent benefits packages which includes:
Medical and dental coverage
Defined Pension/Cash Balance Benefit Plan
Performance-sharing plan
401(k) plan with a generous company match
Bonus opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
*Please submit an updated resume with your application*
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial 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 infrastructure company 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 our customers' and communities' needs while advancing our commitment to net zero 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 and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.
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: 7949
Job Category: Construction
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Southern Company Services
