Engineering Supervisor

Employer description

Job Summary

Engineering Supervisor (ES) - Two positions one in Macon and one in Milledgeville (covering Dublin, Milledgeville and Visalia). the Milledgeville HQ

Job Responsibilities

Leadership expectations and responsibilities include exhibiting behaviors in alignment with the Southern Company “Our Values”, Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance and Total Commitment. The ES will lead the engineering team in a Safety Excellence environment with a focus on learning as well as implementation of the STEP observation tools. The ES will have accountability to ensure a culture within the team that is inclusive, builds trust and is continuously improving. This includes ownership of our Diversity and Inclusion efforts. Development of the team members as well as communications within the team are key responsibilities for the ES. The ES will provide leadership and guidance for planning, engineering, design, and construction of all activities in the area and will help monitor and guide area-wide Distribution functional budgets, compliance, and system maintenance to ensure reliability. This includes investigating extended or significant outages as well as timely addressing customer issues that arise. The ES will provide performance management as well as leadership and guidance in dealing with customer issues (internal and external). This position will work closely with the other functional departments in the area to deliver best in class, customer value, reliability and cost as well as supporting external community activities. The ES will also serve as the SERP Operations Director and will be required to participate in SERP events across the Southern System and events off system as required.

Education

Bachelor’s degree is required

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field is preferred

Experience

Proven leadership abilities and commitment to Safety

Excellence. Proven record of dealing effectively with customers

Influencer and champion for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion through words and actions

A minimum of 5 years Power Delivery experience preferred Cross-functional, cross-company experience is a plus

Experience managing capital and O&M budgets is a plus

Experience with storm response and planning is preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written

Articulates complex issues simply

Embraces and advances Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts through words and actions

Leads change effectively

Knowledge of Power Delivery operations and processes preferred

Knowledge of Distribution operations practices and procedures

preferred Ability to build strong relationships and a strong team

Demonstrated ability to recognize high profile opportunities and respond as needed without prompting

Behavioral Attributes

Demonstrates behaviors consistent with the company’s values of Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance and Total Commitment

Must be able to lead and develop a diverse workforce, maximize team effectiveness, set high team expectations, and hold employees accountable for those expectations

Foster an inclusive culture where employees feel valued and create an environment of trust, continuous improvement, and employee development

Demonstrates ability to think strategically and help others do the same to drive strategic initiatives

Demonstrates personal ownership, accountability, and is a self-starter

Must be a team player who seeks the greater good for the company

Must be able to adapt to changing demands

Must communicate candidly and transparently

Ability to develop effective relationships and establish trust with teammates and customers

Team player.

Other Requirements

Valid Driver’s License.

Travel is sometimes required.

Must live within a commutable distance of Macon or be willing to relocate.

This position has been identified as a role that will require the use of a Georgia Power fleet vehicle. The following will be required if you are selected for this position:

Must have at least one year of verifiable driving experience as a licensed driver (Must hold a valid driver’s license for the class vehicle to be operated. Driving permits are not typically considered a valid driver’s license).

Must have no revocation of driving privileges within the 36 months prior to application, no convictions of major traffic violations (DUI, hit and run, reckless driving, etc.) within the 12 months prior to application, or any pending charges for a major traffic violation at the time of application.

Must consent to a continuous monitoring of your Motor Vehicle Record