Compliance Team Leader

Plant Scherer Compliance Team Leader

JOB SUMMARY

This position serves as the Plant Scherer’s Compliance Team Leader with overall responsibility for ensuring and documenting full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations and laws, with the result being the protection of the company, the environment, and the safety and health of employees.

This position is responsible for developing and communicating strategic direction for the plant as well as ensuring clarity of accountabilities and consistency with system direction in the areas of Environmental, Emergency Response and Planning, Industrial Hygiene, Process Safety Management, RMP, Safety, Department of Homeland Security, FAA, DOT, and NERC ERO Compliance.

This incumbent will be responsible for leadership, guidance, engagement, and coordination for the work activities of Plant Scherer’s Compliance department. The person will provide coaching through performance management for each member of the team, seeking to develop the employees’ skills for future opportunities. This person will also ensure and track compliance awareness among all plant employees.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science or related field or equivalent experience.

Experience / Knowledge

• In-depth knowledge of power plant operation and how these operations impact the regulatory compliance arena preferred.
• Proven compliance experience and knowledge of Environmental, PSM, RMP, Safety & Health and NERC ERO regulatory arenas preferred.
• Experience interfacing with & knowledge of the corporate compliance and support functions preferred.
• Knowledge of the job selection process, budgeting/ accounting principles; wastewater systems; procurement principles and contract administration preferred.
• Experience managing employees to include performance management and providing strategic direction for a team is strongly preferred.
• Experience in emergency response planning and preparation preferred.
• Preferred experience with environmental monitoring and reporting, with respect to fossil plant operations

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, leadership skills and the ability to manage an empowered work team is required.
• Must be able to handle multiple projects and assignments.
• Must be able to drive new initiatives and processes related to area of responsibility.
• Must be able to recognize gaps and potential problems and address proactively.
• Strong analytical, planning, organizing, coordinating, problem solving, and project management skills are required.

JOB RESPONSIBILTIES

• Ensure that adequate compliance programs are developed (proper allocation of resources, clear definition of roles and responsibilities for compliance, execution of training programs, corrective actions to prevent any recurrence of a discovered violation, and self-monitoring).
• Report any compliance-related problems and manage corrective actions to the plant manager.
• Provide direct communications with the Corporate Compliance Officer and corporate compliance organizations regarding company compliance efforts or compliance problems.
• Ensure all ash pond closure and decertification activities are performed in accordance with all local, state, and federal environmental codes and regulations as well as company procedures and guidelines.
• Oversee the implementation of effective safety, health, and environmental programs.
• Manage internal or external compliance reviews.
• Provide communications with corporate compliance support organizations.
• Ensure all waste and hazardous materials are removed from the site in accordance with the applicable local, state, and federal regulations and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all Industrial Hygiene and Process Safety Management and RMP regulation requirements.
• Manage the selection process for plant compliance professionals; oversee the development of annual plant compliance goals; and participate in setting goals and evaluating performance of key plant compliance personnel.
• Develop and communicate strategic direction for functional areas of responsibility
• Ensure up-to-date and effective general procedures.
• Ensure accurate and timely communications with other plant functional teams
• Conduct effective performance management and development for direct reports to include identification of training needs, ensuring efficient and effective staffing and adherence to processes.

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 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 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: 8808

Job Category: Power Plant Operations & Maintenance

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Georgia Power