Power Delivery Team Leader

Description

POWER DELIVERY TEAM LEADER

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a working Team Leader position in Power Delivery Technology at Alabama Power. This position will be directly responsible for leading a group of employees that support the Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) software and real-time interfaces with several applications including AMI, CSS, ARMS, ESDA, SENT, the IDMS Dashboard, Subscription Alerts Manager (SAM), Outage Alerts, and the external facing Alabama Power Outage Map. ADMS functions include Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), the Distribution Managements System (DMS), the Outage Management System (OMS), advanced smart grid applications like Power Flow, Fault Location, Fault Isolation and Service Restoration (FISR), and future not yet implemented applications. The technology around ADMS is rapidly evolving. The main ADMS users are the Distribution Control Center and field engineers.

This position works closely with the Technology Organization to support the ADMS interfaces as well as the Power Delivery Technology teams that support ADMS outage management, advanced apps, ADMS testing, training, GIS and SCADA modeling, the IDMS Dashboard, SAM, Outage Alerts, and the Outage Map. This position also provides modeling and integration support for iSwitch, iWoRC, and other web applications that enhance ADMS situational awareness.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Responsible for managing and working alongside a team of subject matter experts to maintain and upgrade existing ADMS software used in the Alabama Power Distribution Control Centers.

• Ensures 24x7 availability of the ADMS software and interfaces.

• Responsible for developing and maintaining software code and scripts to automate internal processes.

• Develop software Upgrade Procedures and Test Cases.

• Cultivate and maintain vendor relationships to develop and deploy new smart grid technologies and complex computer applications used to support the safe and reliable operation of the electric system.

• Responsible for understanding the needs of our internal and external customers and staying abreast of rapidly changing smart grid related technology and cyber security standards.

• Ability to lead, provide performance management, and direction to a group of highly technical employees.

• Works as part of an on-call team once a quarter rotation providing ADMS support.

• Provides ADMS support during storm restoration.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge/Skills/Attributes:

• Experience with core Microsoft .Net technologies and Python scripting.

• Experience with source control management systems like TFS and GIT and continuous integration/deployment environments.

• Self-motivated, able to work proficiently both independently and in a team environment.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills are required, including the demonstrated ability to draft and deliver professional presentations across Southern Company and within the industry.

• Embodies Our Values: Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance, and Total Commitment

• Ability to establish and maintain strong positive relationships.

• Effective use of time management and planning skills.

Education/Experience:

• BS/BA in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering, or related degree preferred.

• Knowledge of Distribution Systems Operations.

• Minimum 5 years industry experience in software development and support.

• Experience leading a team is preferred.

• Experience with Container Orchestration/Kubernetes or Software Architecture with Microservices & Containers a plus.

Alabama Power provides the valuable combination of competitive prices, reliable electricity supply and unparalleled service to 1.4 million homes, businesses and industries in the southern two-thirds of Alabama.

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.

Job Field: Information Technology

Job Type: Standard

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

Operating Company: Alabama Power Company

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: APC2008086