Fleet Operations Coordinator – Power Generation Dispatcher (multiple positions)

Fleet Operations Coordinator – Power Generation Dispatcher

SCS Commercial Operations, Fleet/Real-Time Operations Department

This position will be located at The Energy Center in Birmingham, AL

PLEASE NOTE This posting serves to fill multiple Fleet Operations Coordinator positions in the Real-Time Operations group. All positions will be located at The Energy Center in Birmingham.

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the intra-day commitment and dispatch of Southern Company generation resources to ensure bulk electric system (BES) reliability, minimize total production costs, and optimize the value of our generation assets. This is achieved through coordination across multiple departments and organizations, including, but not limited to, Generating Plants, Fleet Optimization, Gas Operations, Real-Time Trading, and the Power Coordination Center (PCC), as well as several external customers and counterparties. The role involves monitoring and adjusting generation schedules based on real-time data, market conditions, and system requirements to ensure optimal performance and compliance with regulatory standards. The position requires a deep understanding of power generation processes, economic dispatch principles, and market dynamics to make informed decisions that balance reliability, cost efficiency, and asset optimization.

The position is part of a multi-person team covering 24x7 essential operations, working rotating 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Below is an example of the current shift schedule.

• Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, & Sunday (Day Shift 5 AM – 5 PM)

• Week 2: Wednesday & Thursday (Day Shift 5 AM – 5 PM)

• Week 3: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday (T Shift [40 hours] – 8 hours each day)

• Week 4: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, & Sunday (Night Shift 5 PM – 5 AM)

• Week 5: Wednesday & Thursday (Night Shift 5 PM – 5 AM)

• Week 6: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday (R Shift [32 hours] – 8 hours each day)

Team members must be able to work collaboratively in a high-pressure environment, communicate effectively with various stakeholders, and respond promptly to system emergencies or unexpected events. Occasional travel (approximately 10%-20%) is required and consists primarily of travel within the Southern Company footprint to various plant sites for inspections, meetings, and coordination activities.

This position will be filled at exempt level 6-7.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Job Experience & Education:

• 5 + years of power plant operations experience highly desirable

• Shift work experience is highly desirable

• B.S. degree or relevant work experience preferred

• Operations Team Leader experience a plus

• Transmission or distribution control center operations experience a plus

• NERC Certification a plus

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Knowledge of generating plant and/or bulk electric system operations

• Knowledge of economic dispatch, gas, and power markets, and/or production cost modeling a plus

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong analytic and organization skills

• Excellent critical-thinking and problem-solving skills

• Competent to utilize multiple computer-based applications and tools simultaneously

• Ability to make sound and timely business decisions in a high-pressure environment

• Ability to organize, manage, and direct multiple activities quickly and effectively

• Ability to recognize potential problems and develop appropriate plans of action

• Ability to issue and execute operating instructions in a professional, timely, and clear manner

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Successful candidate will be expected to obtain North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC) Reliability Coordinator Certification within one year from shift start date.

BEHAVIOR ATTRIBUTES

• Demonstrate Our Values – Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance

• Build and maintain good working relationships to accomplish objectives

• Team player who desires to work towards a common objective

• Learn quickly and have a desire for continuous learning

• Attention to detail

• Self-directed with strong initiative and leadership traits

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

• Some relocation assistance may be available if the selected candidate currently resides outside the area

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

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: 12228

Job Category: Power System and Control Center Operations

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Company Services