Bulk Power Operations Support Manager

Bulk Power Operations Support Manager

Description

Bulk Power Operations Support Manager

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for formulating and executing strategies for multiple facets of Bulk Power Operations (BPO) and providing leadership for the Operations Support Team. The Operations Support Team functions include:

• Outage Planning Coordination of Bulk Power System assets
• Reliable integration of new generation resources
• Development and coordination of reliable transmission transfer capabilities with neighboring transmission service providers
• Engineering support for the Open Access Transmission Tariff in the operational time frame
• Ensuring operational readiness for compliance with FERC, NERC, and NAESB requirements related to our NERC registered functions (RC, BA, TOP, and TSP) and the Southern Company Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT)
• Leading efforts regarding the reliable integration of variable, distributed, and stored energy resources and other special projects
• Providing engineering support for real time operation of the Bulk Power System

JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills)

• Demonstrated leadership skills and minimum of 10 years formal leadership experience required
• BS in Electrical Engineering is required
• Minimum of 3 years transmission operations experience is required
• Minimum of 5 years transmission planning experience is required
• Experience managing compliance programs to ensure NERC Reliability Standards requirement compliance and knowledge of the standards development process is required.
• Ability to create and foster a resilient culture focused on safety and continuous learning
• Ability to develop and leverage strong relationships across Southern Company, the utility industry, and regulatory arena
• Understanding of the technical aspects of the integration of inverter-based resources into the Bulk Power System
• Ability to lead and influence diverse teams, develop employees, manage multiple priorities, think strategically and appropriately challenge norms
• Knowledge of NAESB business practices that govern transmission service and OATT administration
• Direct experience with power flow analysis and modeling
• Direct experience with protection and controls is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to shape and influence regulatory initiatives that impact electric industry structure, federal and state utility regulation, power system operations, and reliability policies
• Ability to communicate complex issues in simple terms, clearly articulate Southern's position, and communicate issues in a timely manner to build consensus towards decisions
• Experience managing O&M and capital budgets
• Working knowledge of the market structure differences across the various regions of North America is preferred

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and foster a resilient culture focused on safety and continuous learning
• Identify and execute strategies to reliably integrate and manage emerging trends in the evolving electric utility industry
• Ensure "Audit Ready" status for compliance with applicable FERC/NERC/NAESB standards and requirements
• Manage and influence the development of positions and responses to proposed NERC reliability standards
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance the transmission service customer experience while maintaining system reliability and compliance with NAESB business practices
• Represent Southern Company on various industry groups (NERC, SERC, and NAESB) to promote our positions on industry issues

Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is America's premier energy company, with 46,000 megawatts of generating capacity and 1,500 billion cubic feet of combined natural gas consumption and throughput volume serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries. The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in four states, natural gas distribution companies in seven states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America and a nationally recognized provider of customized energy solutions, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices that are below the national average. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, Southern Company and its subsidiaries are inventing America's energy future by developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, 21st century coal, natural gas, renewables and energy efficiency, and creating new products and services for the benefit of customers. Southern Company has been named by the U.S. Department of Defense and G.I. Jobs magazine as a top military employer, recognized among the Top 50 Companies for Diversity by DiversityInc, listed by Black Enterprise magazine as one of the 40 Best Companies for Diversity and designated a Top Employer for Hispanics by Hispanic Network. The company has earned a National Award of Nuclear Science and History from the National Atomic Museum Foundation for its leadership and commitment to nuclear development and is continually ranked among the top energy companies in Fortune's annual World's Most Admired Electric and Gas Utility rankings. Visit our website at 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.

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Job Type: Standard

Primary Location: Alabama-Metro Birmingham/Eastern AL-Birmingham

Operating Company: Southern Company Services

Other Locations: United States

Job Type: Standard

Travel (Up to): Yes, 25 % of the Time

Work Location(s):

APC Corporate Headquarters - 600 North 18th Street (600BIRMINGHAM)

600 North 18th Street

Birmingham, 35203

Req ID: SCS2011257