Contractor Support Specialist - Daniel

Job Summary

This position will report to the Regional Planning Team Leader and will work with Plant and Supply Chain Management personnel as the point of contact for all contract needs. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Southern Company Contracts Manual at Plant Daniel. This position will audit and provide support for the Regional Invoice Reconciling process including, but not limited to, the Maximo Labor Rate process for all MPC generating facilities. This position will provide backup support as needed to Regional Planning Team Leader, Contract Support Specialists, and Maintenance Specialists.

Job Duties & Responsibilites

• Responsible for understanding, owning, and assuring compliance with regulations and corporate policy in the area of contract services in compliance with the Southern Company Contracts Manual.
• Provide Chapter 12 guidance and training to MPC generation sites.
• Support the plant self-assessment program to ensure compliance with established key internal controls; ability to identify gaps; develop corrective action plans; and set deadlines for completion.
• Communicate, coordinate, and assist with the compilation of bid packages, preparation of bid lists, bid evaluation documentation, and the bid awarding process with Supply Chain Management; ensure SCMMA compliance; facilitate the service sole source justification process.
• Monitor contract expiration dates and not to exceed limits, and review scopes to ensure contracts are in place to meet the needs of the MPC generating facilities.
• Develop and maintain plant specific contracting procedures.
• Manage overall contractor on-boarding process and ongoing contractor evaluations.
• Ensure procedure adherence for onboarding new contract employees; site safety information, drug screens and background checks, LOTO, valid identification, etc.
• Verify accurate reporting of contractor labor through weekly, quarterly, and annual assessments, self-audits, and checks and balance processes.
• Establish labor rate contracts in MAXIMO, including updating rates for labor, equipment, extras, FUTA/SUTA, etc.
• Support and help achieve corporate goals for supplier diversity.
• Maintain appropriate plant files for responsible facilities; manage Chapter 12 forms and files within current record retention guidelines.
• Support outage planning including ensuring all contract needs are met, attend outage meetings, and provide compliance guidance to plant personnel and contractors.
• Process service purchase requisitions; verify contract validity and accurate tax codes.
• Responsible for contractor random drug testing and contractor security gate coverage.
  
  

Job Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of Contract Administration.
• Knowledge of the contract process and ability to analyze/interpret contract terms and conditions, pricing, billables, etc.
• Knowledge of purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and the sole source justification process.
• Knowledge of the plant budget and accounting procedures.
• Ability to work as a team player and role model Our Values.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated initiative and self-motivation.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of the SCMMA or other labor/maintenance agreements preferred.
• Proficiency in relevant computer applications, such as MAXIMO, ORACLE, MRS, Microsoft Office suite, Tableau, Em-pact, and LARA preferred.
• Knowledge of the MAXIMO labor rate process, including familiarity with templates preferred.
  
  

Mississippi Power , a subsidiary of Southern Company, provides clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy to more than 192,000 customers and communities in 23 southeast Mississippi counties. In its 98th year, Mississippi Power is a leader in customer service, workforce development and education, environmental stewardship, and employee volunteerism. The company is an industry leader when it comes to working safely, providing around-the-clock reliable service and its expert storm response. Mississippi Power has been at the forefront of innovation in the state through strategic partnerships in electric transportation and solar energy. The company has worked with the Coast Transit Authority to put the state’s first electric public transportation bus in operation and with Forrest County Agriculture High School on the state’s first electric school bus. It also partnered with the Hattiesburg Zoo on a new electric train and worked with the country’s largest Domino’s franchise to electrify its delivery fleet. Also, a leader in renewable energy, Mississippi Power partnered with the Naval Construction Battalion Center to install the first microgrid at a Navy facility. The company was among the first to introduce utility scale solar in the state with nearly 160 MW of renewable energy produced, enough to power 23,000 homes for a year. Mississippi Power’s mission is to provide world-class value to our customers and communities every day.

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial 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 infrastructure company 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 our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero 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 and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. 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: 9508

Job Category: Power Plant Operations & Maintenance

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Mississippi Power