Renewable Performance Manager

**Renewable Performance Manager** **JOB SUMMARY** **:** This position provides leadership, supervision, priority, and oversight to a team of engineers and analysts in the Southern Power Renewable Performance team and among the Monitoring & Diagnostics (M&D) Center. This position is responsible and accountable for coordinating the remote monitoring and analysis of equipment and plant conditions for the SPC Renewable fleet (Wind, Solar, Energy Storage) ~ 5,000 MW. The manager will direct a team to utilize engineering and data science / analysis concepts, along with accumulated knowledge and expertise, to efficiently diagnose and manage issues to continuously improve the SPC Renewable fleet performance. In addition, this position will complete special assignments for Senior Management. **JOB REQUIREMENTS: (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills)** + Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Renewable Energy, Business Administration, or a related field preferred + Master's Degree highly desired + Formal supervisory experience is preferred. Minimum 3 years experience in leading projects or teams, including responsibilities such as coordinating tasks, mentoring peers, or managing deliverables. + Minimum 3 years experience generating plant operations & maintenance including renewables + Minimum 3 years experience with the following: + Data management techniques to access, integrate, and present data from multiple sources is required (Excel, SQL, data historians, SCADA, etc.) + Data analysis, manipulation, and visualization (Power BI, Tableau, OIS, PI) + Minimum 3 years experience with wind turbine and solar data and performance metrics + Effective written and oral communications skills required + Previous experience managing 3rd party consultants + Experience in organizing and managing multiple simultaneous projects + Negotiating experience preferred + Direct, develop and coach direct reports + Ability to build and maintain relationships with other organizations **MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES** **:** + Metrics development and implementation for all SPC solar, wind and battery assets + KPI monitoring and implementation + Ownership and management of dashboards and visualizations + Provide leadership in the operation and development of the Renewable Performance team + Supervise and provide technical expertise to identify and assist in the resolution of plant generation and equipment performance and reliability issues + Provide strategic direction for the processes and software/tools utilized by the Performance team + Communicate renewable performance and status to appropriate audiences. (SPO, Renewable Operations Director, Solar & Wind analysts / site managers, CO&T / Asset / PPA managers, etc.) + Support the Solar & Wind Operations Review Board (ORB) process across the renewables fleet + Responsible for managing the O&M budget (up to $2 mil) including the use of EPRI funding, travel, training, software license, technology development, etc. + Maintain and establish ongoing relationships with all levels of plant and support employees + Incorporate lessons learned, best practices, technology, and feedback in the daily operation and refinement of the team (people, process, technology) **Southern Power** , a subsidiary of Southern Company, is a leading U.S. wholesale energy provider meeting the electricity needs of municipalities, electric cooperatives, investor-owned utilities, and other energy customers. Southern Power and its subsidiaries own 55 facilities operating or under construction in 14 states with more than 12,500 MW of generating capacity in Alabama, California, Delaware, Georgia, Kansas, Maine, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, West Virginia, and Washington. 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 . 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 . 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: 15823 Job Category: Power Plant Operations & Maintenance Job Schedule: Full time Company: Southern Power