Specialist , Distribution

JOB SUMMARY:

• This position maintains modeling accuracy and operating reliability of various Distribution Operating Technologies, including Network Management System (NMS) and Distribution GIS. NMS serves as the “official switching map of record”, as required by federal regulations, as well as the platform in which customer outages are initially reported (Outage Management System or OMS). The Distribution GIS database serves as the asset repository for all power delivery infrastructure within the Georgia Power footprint and drives the creation of the network model.
  
  Georgia Power currently utilizes an Oracle-based NMS and ESRI ArcGIS technology.

• This position is responsible for applying revisions to the network via patches to the model build environment before moving it to the production environment. Revisions may include addition of new power delivery infrastructure, changes to existing infrastructure, or equipment retirement. Responsibilities also include validating these revisions for electrical connectivity, device behavior, switching accuracy, outage propagation, and overall network model integrity through established quality assurance processes.

• This position requires frequent collaboration with other Georgia Power and Southern Company partners, chiefly the GIS team, Distribution Control Center (DCC) operators, Distribution Support Specialists, and field personnel.

• There is an ongoing initiative to strengthen internal QA/QC processes through automation and data analytics. The use of SQL, Python, and Power BI enables the identification, quantification, tracking, and reporting of data quality issues, supporting continuous improvement across NMS modeling activities.

• The successful candidate will be responsible for providing exemplary customer value to internal and external customers.

• This position supports a 24/7 organization and may require some work outside of normal business hours. Also, there are opportunities to work overtime to assist in storm restoration activities.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, GIS, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field preferred. Equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience will be considered.

• Degree or Certificate in GIS strongly preferred

• GIS experience is required

• Distribution experience is preferred

• Experience with Oracle NMS, ESRI ArcGIS or GE ADMS is highly preferred

• Experience with any DSCADA, Outage Management System (OMS), other NMS, and/or DistGIS platform preferred

• Understanding of electrical distribution equipment and connectivity

• Ability to interpret utility drawings and design prints

• Proficiency with SQL and relational database concepts

• Experience with GIS technologies and spatial datasets

• Experience troubleshooting model and data quality issues

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Oracle NMS

• ESRI ArcGIS/UN

• Power BI

• Linux

• Python

• GE ADMS

• Excited and willing to learn about innovative technology

• Builds effective relationships both internally and externally and at all levels

• Understands and embraces the value of intentional inclusion

• Flexible and positively adapts to change

• Demonstrates professionalism in the work environment

• Good interpersonal and communication skills

• Proven high degree of accuracy and first-time quality of work results

• Demonstrated strong multi-tasking skills

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…