GA Power Construction Field Manager

Location: 11675 Wills Rd Alpharetta Area

Territory Covered: Successful candidate must live within commutable distance to the Alpharetta Distribution area.

Please note that this job will require 50% travel.

SUMMARY

The Construction Field Manager (CFM) reports directly to the Distribution Manager and will provide direct leadership to Distribution and Trouble Supervisors who supervise line and trouble personnel in the distribution area. Leadership expectations and responsibilities include exhibiting behaviors in alignment with the Southern Company “Our Values,” Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity and Superior Performance.

Core responsibilities of the position include:

• Lead the team in a Safety Excellence environment with a focus on learning and ensuring critical risk plans as well as our STEP observation tools are implemented

• Strengthen a culture within the team that is inclusive, builds trust and is continuously improving. This includes ownership of our Diversity and Inclusion efforts as well leadership in continuing to advance our Southern Company “Moving to Equity” plans.

-Optimize crew makeup, capital efficiency, covered employee training and development

• Ensure consistent approach to repair versus replace decisions, contactor utilization and fatigue management

• Enhance customer experience with boundaryless resource allocation, strategic scheduling

• The CFM is responsible for the overall performance of the Distribution Supervisors, Trouble Supervisors, and ultimately line personnel.

• Leadership Development – Ensure that we are setting expectation for the leaders for safety, teamwork, collaboration, and integrity

• Continually improve customer satisfaction by striving to exceed customers both internal and external expectations, meet all Safety goals, increasing productivity, and improving the distribution system reliability through quality construction

• Recognize and own high profile and critical customer jobs with a focus on timely and effective upward communication to key internal parties. Plan appropriate resources needed to complete these jobs safely, on time, on budget, and with minimal external/stakeholder impact.

• Utilize appropriate Performance Management to help individuals and teams to improve performance through coaching, development, training, and discipline if necessary.

• Reinforce and manage expectations around healthy challenges and a questioning attitude in the work environment. Seek out and execute on opportunities to increase trust between employees, between supervisors, and between employees and supervisors.

Additional duties include:

-Partnering with Distribution/Network CFM, TMC Supervisors, and Engineering Supervisors to ensure customer satisfaction, quality of construction and responsiveness to trouble events are met. The successful candidate will serve as the SERP Man-Power Director for the distribution area. The position will be tasked with developing innovative methods to improve processes, drive efficiencies/productivity and implement strategy.

Education:

• High School Diploma/Equivalent

-College degree is a plus

Experience Requirements:

• Seven years preferred of distribution construction and/or distribution experience and knowledge of the construction, maintenance, and restoration of both overhead and underground services.

• Two years of Supervisory/leadership experience required

• Extensive Storm Restoration Experience required

• Knowledge of and experience implementing Section "0", Smith Driving System, NESC, Distribution Bulletins, DOPs, Tagging and Switching Procedures, Distribution Construction Standards, DOT requirements, environmental guidelines, and applicable OSHA regulations.

• Working knowledge of IBEW Local 84 Distribution MOA, Customer Service Standards, Franchise Manual, and Consistency Manual.

• Performance management experience and/or insightful understanding of the process of setting clear expectations and holding others accountable.

• Demonstrated experience or ability to quickly learn applications that include but are not limited to: ARMS, ARCOS TCMS Web, Dist View, JETS, Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Requirements:

• Demonstrated commitment to Safety Excellence

• Must have proven leadership results as well as documented cases of successful talent and people development

• Knowledge of Safe Work Practices, Distribution Bulletins, Human Performance and Distribution Specifications, Section "O", OSHA, etc.

• Ability to establish and maintain cross-functional relationships

• Change management. Ability to implement and drive strategic initiatives

• Knowledge/understanding of distribution operations practices and procedures

• Must have proven ability to be innovative

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

• Ability to challenge and motivate first-line supervisors.

• Capable of planning and managing resources and budget dollars

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written

Behavioral Attributes

• Strive for Safety Excellence

• Positive attitude and strong customer focus

• Self-motivated and able to motivate others with a proven record of responsible behavior

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

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

Additional Information

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 (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

Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeogiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial 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 infrastructure company 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 our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero 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 and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit 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 Identification: 7698

Job Category: Engineering

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Georgia Power