Performance Analysis Coordinator- Birmingham

Performance Analysis Coordinator- Birmingham

JOB SUMMARY:   

This position is in the Fleet Performance Analysis group and is responsible for the development and implementation of state-of-the-art technology strategies (including AI) and data/visualization platforms that meet current and future needs regarding performance monitoring.  The position is responsible for working with key stakeholders to develop tools to enable early detection of trends and patterns to support the fleet in achieving top industry performance.   The Performance Analysis Coordinator is a mentor and teacher to the Governance and Oversight organization to develop personnel to ensure a high level of data literacy and ensure that performance insights are based on data versus intuition. Additionally, this position supports the SNC corporate performance process (PPP/Operational Goals) and facilitates various other SNC/Southern Company corporate activities, including interfacing with Alabama/Georgia Regulatory Affairs organizations, responding to requests from other external business entities, and independently develops executive presentations that include performance data for SNC operating units.  The incumbent is responsible for staying abreast of SNC operational activities and unit events, as well as those of Southern Company and the nuclear industry, discerning what is noteworthy, and then appropriately acting on the information.

The Performance Analysis Coordinator will act as a back-up for the Fleet Performance Analysis Manager and provide assistance in aligning Governance & Oversight leaders to common fleet standards for data analysis and creating a data-driven organization.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science, or Management discipline strongly preferred
• At least 5 years of related nuclear industry experience
• At least 3 years experience with data analytics
• Knowledge of nuclear performance metrics is preferred
• Leadership ability to guide a team on short term projects
• Experience with PowerBI / Plateau / Python or similar data analysis and visualization software
• Excellent computer skills in the Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Excellent problem solving / critical thinking skills – use of logic and reasoning
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interface effectively with all levels of the organization
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to prioritize, plan, and execute work assignments under limited supervision
• Attention to detail while juggling multiple tasks with conflicting deadlines 

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Work directly with the Governance & Oversight organization to produce accurate and insightful tools to improve integrated oversight of the operating nuclear fleet across all departments and functional areas
• Provides mentoring function within the fleet and site Organizational Effectiveness department to mentor, coach, train, and develop personnel to ensure a high level of data literacy and ensure that performance insights are based on data versus intuition
• Participate in industry and INPO conferences to ensure SNC is adopting best practices in regard to data science and business reporting solutions
• Analyze large datasets of internal and industry data to identify emerging trends and patterns, and visualize the data in a meaningful way for the organization
• Support the SNC Corporate performance process (Operational goals, PPP communication, etc.)
• Access nuclear industry performance data reported to INPO, WANO, NRC, and EUCG, accurately reflecting the data in various reports and presentations
• Verify, analyze, and trend SNC and nuclear industry data from INPO, WANO and NRC
• Maintain SNC performance data for Capability Factor, INPO Index, Average Daily Power Level charts, etc.
• Develop PowerPoint presentations for executives for APC and GPC Board of Directors, SNC BOD, SoCo BOD, Nuclear Managing Board, including independently determining content
• Coordinate responses to the Alabama/Georgia Public Service Commissions related to operational events
• Support owner company rate case and fuel case data requests
• Staying abreast of Southern Company, nuclear industry as well as overall electric industry activities
• Supporting the Performance Analysis group and Organizational Effectiveness department in reviewing performance data, event reports, etc.
• Develop and test new reporting or data storage/collection solutions in order to identify and monitor SNC fleet and nuclear industry performance gaps
• Manage development of data analysis tools and applications for use across the SNC enterprise, including interfacing with executives and senior leaders, determining associated scope and design criteria, coordinating among stakeholders/users, and deployment of tools/applications for use by the organization
• Act as Fleet Performance Analysis Manager in their absence

Southern Nuclear, a subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), is a leader among the nation’s nuclear energy facility operators and an innovator in advanced nuclear technologies. Southern Nuclear is an essential part of Southern Company’s energy portfolio, operating over 8,200 MW across eight nuclear energy units in Alabama and Georgia at the Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant near Dothan, Ala., the Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant near Baxley, Ga., and the Alvin W. Vogtle Electric Generating Plant near Waynesboro, Ga.

The company recently achieved commercial operation on Vogtle Units 3&4, representing an historic achievement for the nuclear industry and the country. Vogtle Units 3&4 are the first new nuclear units to reach commercial operation and be built in the United States in the last three decades. Southern Nuclear is a recognized leader in the industry in nuclear and fuel innovation, having been the first to deploy Accident Tolerant Fuels and winning over 10 consecutive Top Innovative Practice (TIP) Awards and eight EPRI awards.

For more than 40 years, Southern Nuclear has operated nuclear energy facilities at the highest levels of safety and reliability, generating carbon-free electricity for millions of homes and businesses. The company’s headquarters is in Birmingham, Ala.

Twitter: @SouthernNuclear; Facebook: facebook.com/southernnuclear; www.southernnuclear.com

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.

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.