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Outage Coordinator, Strategic Projects… at Southern… · Fairburn

Mid LevelOn-siteFull-timeFairburn, GA

Job Description

Outage Coordinator, Strategic Projects Portfolio (SPP) - Fairburn, GA

Location: Fairburn, GA, United States

About Us

Georgia Power is a leading energy provider committed to delivering safe, reliable, and affordable energy solutions to the communities we serve. We are dedicated to operational excellence, strong customer service, and safe execution across our electric system. As part of the Strategic Projects Portfolio, we are seeking an SPP Outage Coordinator to support statewide construction execution through effective switching coordination, outage scheduling, and operational communication.

Position Overview

The SPP Outage Coordinator is a utility operations and construction support role reporting to the SPP Construction Field Manager. The primary purpose of this position is to coordinate switching requests and outage schedules necessary for the safe execution of Strategic Projects Portfolio construction work. This role supports construction teams by reviewing and routing prearranged switching requests, maintaining switching schedules and calendars, tracking switching requests from submission through execution, and communicating operational constraints that may impact project delivery. The position requires strong coordination with Distribution Control Centers (DCC), Transmission Maintenance Centers (TMC), Distribution Operations, Construction Coordinators, contractors, engineers, and field personnel to help ensure safe, organized, and timely project execution across Georgia Power’s service territory.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate switching requests required to support Strategic Projects Portfolio construction activities.
Support outage scheduling associated with project execution, including review of timing, constraints, dependencies, and operational readiness.
Review, route, and track prearranged switching requests from submission through approval and execution.
Coordinate with DCC, TMC, Distribution Operations, Construction Coordinators, contractors, engineers, and field personnel to align work plans with operational requirements.
Maintain switching schedules, switching calendars, request logs, approvals, and supporting documentation.
Review contractor Plans of the Week and identify potential conflicts involving switching, outage availability, crew access, construction sequencing, or other operational constraints.
Communicate switching constraints, schedule conflicts, and outage coordination concerns to project teams in a timely and professional manner.
Support safe construction execution by helping ensure proper operational coordination before field work begins.
Manage abnormal conditions created by SPP program work and ensure they are promptly returned to normal operating status.
Verify the official switching map before and after construction to ensure it accurately reflects true field status.
Support the development, improvement, and maintenance of outage and switching coordination processes for statewide SPP work.
Support occasional after-hours and weekend switching activities when required for project execution.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with operations, construction, engineering, contractor, and field partners.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or G.E.D
Experience in distribution operations, utility construction, system operations, outage coordination, switching coordination, or a related utility operations support function.
Strong commitment to safety, operational discipline, and reliable electric system execution.
Ability to coordinate multiple switching requests, schedules, work plans, and project priorities at the same time.
Strong communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to work effectively with operations, construction, engineering, contractor, and field personnel.
Ability to identify scheduling conflicts, communicate constraints, follow up on open items, and maintain accurate records.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced operational and construction environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in or closely with a Distribution Control Center.
Experience coordinating with a Transmission Maintenance Center or supporting transmission-related operational coordination.
Knowledge of Georgia Power switching practices, outage coordination expectations, and operational approval processes.
Experience with TCMS, NMS, MOBI, Unifier, or similar operational, construction, scheduling, or work management tools.
Experience supporting utility construction programs, large construction portfolios, statewide work plans, or field execution teams.

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 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.