Engineer/Engineering Analyst - Data and Visualization Analyst
DESCRIPTION:
This position is responsible for producing Analytics, KPI’s and Visualizations to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of critical power plant systems, components, and processes. The candidate will be a member of the Renewables Performance Engineering team which serves as the business product owner for the data integration and visualization tools and processes for Southern Power. A primary responsibility of this role is owning and maintaining Power BI-based monthly reports for internal stakeholders and third-party partners. Another key responsibility for this position is to conceive, create, and deploy analytics and visualizations to enable the fleet to better use and analyze data from multiple sources to obtain increased value. The position will provide primary support to SPC Renewable Operations but will also provide support to Commercial Operations Trading and Transmission (COT&T), Site personnel, Southern Power M&D Center, and the Southern Power Remote Operations Center (ROC). This position is physically located at the Southern Power Monitoring and Diagnostics Center in Birmingham, AL. This position will be filled at a level and job classification commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.
JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills)
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a 2-year or 4-year Technical Degree is preferred.
- A thorough understanding and working knowledge of data integration and visualization techniques is required.
- Experience with data management techniques to access, integrate, analyze, and visualize data from multiple sources is required. Working experience with AVEVA PI, Power BI, or similar reporting and visualization program, is highly desired.
- Experience with AVEVA Pi Vision: Ability to create, configure, and manage Pi Vision displays for monitoring plant performance and visualizing operational data.
- Experience developing and deploying custom business applications using Microsoft Power Apps, including integration with enterprise data sources to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency.
- Understanding of plant performance, Engineering, Operations; equipment, systems, and processes in the renewable energy industry is preferred.
- Experience in organizing and managing multiple projects at the same time. Proven ability to plan; ability to discern problems that need immediate attention versus those that allow more time to resolve.
- Knowledge of SQL is a plus.
- Knowledge of Python is a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products required (Power BI, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES
- Demonstrate Southern Company Values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance
- Be a team player – able to quickly build good working relationships
- Results oriented self-starter that can work independently
- Proven interpersonal and communication skills.
- Must be able to make timely decisions, apply seasoned judgment, and display personal responsibility
- Creatively solve issues, think outside the box, and find innovative ways to meet current & emerging fleet issues
- Stay current on relevant industry trends and technology developments
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: (Major responsibilities of the job)
- A primary responsibility of this role is owning and maintaining Power BI-based monthly reports for internal stakeholders and third-party partners.
- Query data from various data sources including AVEVA PI (PIBA) and Databricks.
- Create and manage visualizations in Power BI that relate to site performance and data quality.
- Perform performance and reliability analyses inclusive of metric calculations and KPI dashboard development.
- Measure fleet performance against established metrics and compare actual to forecasted performance and reliability
- Identify performance shortfalls and determine potential causes.
- Summarize findings, including developed conclusions and recommendations, in both informal and formal meetings and documents.
- Track and report on all lost energy events caused by outages, derates, curtailments or other conditions
- Forecast performance improvements expected from corrective actions such as design changes and operations controls changes.
- Assist in new technology selection for power generation systems and assist in quantifying value of increased output and/or efficiency.
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 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.
Job Identification: 15243
Job Category: Power Plant Operations & Maintenance
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Southern Power
