Data Analyst

Renewable & Resilient Generation Performance Analyst

This position is responsible for performing Operations & Maintenance analytical support activities for all Renewable & Resilient Generation facilities following COD. The main focus of analytics will be reviewing existing fleet performance, trending operational gaps/opportunities to address, engaging with industry partners on new metrics for BESS and DER performance, producing complex energy models, and more. This position plays a critical role in our ability to operate and maintain over 5GW of generation over the next 5 years.

Major Job Responsibilities:

• Promote a strong safety culture across the organization through supporting O&M initiatives and assisting with safety data trend analysis as needed
• Generate complex energy models to allow smarter prediction of expected renewable output vs actual output to drive performance enhancements across the fleet
• Review existing solar fleet performance and maintenance data and offer solutions and trends to enhance performance
• Review performance goals against data sets to ensure targets are properly aligned
• Engage in the industry for BESS and DER performance and maintenance data trends and best practices to implement at Georgia Power
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for Renewable & Resilient Generation performance data
• Support existing generation fleet and new facilities following COD with all data related needs
• Look for ways to align with other organizations across Southern Company bringing efficiencies, lessons learned, and stronger strategy to Renewable & Resilient Generation

Job Requirements:

• Engineering, Data Analytics, or other related degree strongly preferred
• Knowledge of renewable energy and application of solar and BESS technologies is preferred
• Proficient in project management, communicating technical details to a wide variety of stakeholders, and system performance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite is required
• Experience with data management techniques to access, integrate, analyze, and visualize data from multiple sources is required
• Experience in data analytics platforms is required (Tableau, PowerBI, etc.)
• Databricks experience is preferred
• GitHub experience is preferred
• Strong critical thinking skills with ability to recognize patterns and make solution-oriented recommendations
• Strongly demonstrates Our Values and contributes to maintaining a strong team culture
• Ability to work well with a diverse mix of internal and external partners including higher level leaders at critical customer facilities and military facilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously

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.

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 . 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.