System Operator

Education & Experience Requirements

- 3 + years of Electric Utility Transmission Operating experience and/or 5 + years of power plant operations experience highly desired

- Previous Electric Utility Transmission Operating experience as a Balancing Authority, Reliability Coordinator,

Transmission Operator and/or Interchange Authority is highly desired

- Control Center/Energy Management System (EMS) experience desired

-Previous experience/understanding working in energy/transmission markets is strongly desired

- College Degree preferred or equivalent work experience

- Previous experience working a rotating shift is a plus

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Leadership and good interpersonal skills are required. The successful candidate will be expected to work with other professionals such as coordinators, operating company transmission control center personnel and management in a team-oriented and sometimes stressful environment

- Must be able to handle multiple tasks at one time, and be able to prioritize work and provide leadership during critical system events

- Must be comfortable with making decisions often with limited input and extreme time constraints

- Must have good problem-solving skills

- Must have comprehensive computer skills (including Excel and Word) to utilize numerous computer applications

- Broad knowledge of interconnected power system operations

- Excellent written and clear oral communication skills

- Working knowledge of Energy Management System (EMS) and its application/use in interconnected power system operations

Other Requirements

- Successful applicant is required to already have or obtain North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC) Reliability Coordinator operator certification, within 5 months of start date, before being able to perform operation duties and to facilitate continued employment. Training is provided to achieve such certification. While in training the successful candidate will report to the Operations Training Manager

-- The successful candidate will work a 24x7, 7-week rotating shift position - working 12-hour shifts including days, nights, and weekends (including holidays). See example below. Days/Nights are 12 hours, R’s (Relief Shift) are 8 hours, FX’s (Flex shift) are 8, and TF’s (Training Firm) are 10 hours. The schedule for the upcoming year is available before Thanksgiving and vacation is usually scheduled during the Relief weeks. Shift swaps and a vacation request process are utilized to facilitate vacation days for previously scheduled shifts.

Must pass EEI SO/PD II (System Operator/Power Dispatcher) test

Additional Testing Information

Candidates who meet the preferred hiring criteria will be invited to complete the SO/PD II Test . If selected, you will receive an invitation via email with further instructions. Please monitor your inbox (and spam/junk folder) for this communication.

Test Preparation Materials

To prepare for the SO/PD II Test, practice materials are available online. Please follow the steps below to access them:

Access the Practice Test

Visit the EEI practice test website: http://www.eei.org/practicetests/

Log in using the following credentials: Username: southern Password: testing

Username: southern

Password: testing

Follow the on-screen instructions to locate and complete the SO/PD II practice test

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.