Data Analyst/Engineer

Description

Data Analyst/Engineer

Position Description

This position will be a member of the data analytics team in the Southern Company Services, Fleet Strategy, Performance and Reliability department supporting the Power Delivery Condition Based Maintenance program. This role will use advanced analytics and visualizations for gaining insight into equipment health, performance, and maintenance using time-series, work management, and related data. The trends, analyses, models, and equipment dashboards will be leveraged by the Operations Monitoring and Diagnostics Center for detecting and troubleshooting equipment issues and contribute to the Power Delivery asset planning and maintenance objectives.

WORK LOCATION:

This position will be based in Birmingham, AL; however, flexible scheduling is offered with some virtual opportunities. Successful candidates must be willing to travel to office and/or field locations on a routine and as-needed basis. This position will require a mix of in-person work at the Energy Center Office in Birmingham as well as some travel to Power Delivery office and asset locations across the Southern Company service territory.

JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills)

• Bachelor of science degree in engineering, computer science, or a 2-year or 4-year technical degree is required.
• Field experience in Power Delivery maintenance and support, plant operations or engineering, or similar manufacturing processes is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience related to the reliability or performance of Power Delivery assets such as transformers, batteries, breakers, switches, dissolved gas analyzers, and bushing monitors is preferred.
• Experience in OSIsoft PI System development & implementation is preferred. This includes PI Asset Framework (AF) templates, PI Vision and Graphics, PI Analytics (Rollups and Event Frames), PI Datalink, PI Builder, PI Integrator for Business Analytics, and PI Notifications.
• Experience performing data integration from various sources, data mining, cleaning, and modeling is preferred.
• Experience in data visualization techniques through business intelligence tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or related tools is preferred.
• Problem-solving ability through the development of data science algorithms, models, analytics, utilizing tools such as R, Python, or related programming tools is preferred.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create OSIsoft PI asset framework hierarchies, implement, and troubleshoot analytics including calculations, event frames, and roll up calculations.
• Support effective reporting & data analysis across all Work Management & Asset Condition Monitoring tools.
• Interface with Power Delivery, internal engineering departments, Operation Monitoring & Diagnostics Center, and the Technology Organization to identify and implement improvements needed in data analysis tools and processes.
• Actively participate in internal and industry user groups to stay abreast of latest visualization tools and analytic techniques. Test, validate, and implement improved processes for the fleet.
• Establish ongoing relationships and effectively communicate with all levels of plant and corporate employees and management, vendors, peer groups, and subject matter experts.

BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES

• Display safety first, unquestionable trust, superior performance, and total commitment
• Strong analytical skills using a methodical approach
• Ability to create consensus among different stakeholders
• Be a team player - ability to quickly build good working relationships
• Results oriented self-starter that can work independently

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is America's premier energy company, with 46,000 megawatts of generating capacity and 1,500 billion cubic feet of combined natural gas consumption and throughput volume serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries . The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in four states, natural gas distribution companies in seven states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America and a nationally recognized provider of customized energy solutions, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications . Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices that are below the national average. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, Southern Company and its subsidiaries are inventing America's energy future by developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, 21st century coal, natural gas, renewables and energy efficiency, and creating new products and services for the benefit of customers. Southern Company has been named by the U.S. Department of Defense and G.I. Jobs magazine as a top military employer, recognized among the Top 50 Companies for Diversity by DiversityInc, listed by Black Enterprise magazine as one of the 40 Best Companies for Diversity and designated a Top Employer for Hispanics by Hispanic Network. The company has earned a National Award of Nuclear Science and History from the National Atomic Museum Foundation for its leadership and commitment to nuclear development and is continually ranked among the top energy companies in Fortune's annual World's Most Admired Electric and Gas Utility rankings. Visit our website at 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 Field: Engineering

Job Type: Standard

Primary Location: Alabama-Metro Birmingham/Eastern AL-Birmingham

Operating Company: Southern Company Services

Job Type: Standard

Travel (Up to): Yes, 25 % of the Time

Work Location(s):

The Energy Center - 3535 Colonnade Parkway (3535Birmingham)

3535 Colonnade Parkway

Birmingham, 35243

Req ID: SCS2011155