Interconnections Supervisor – Power Delivery

Summary of Position Duties:

This position is responsible for leading a team to manage both transmission and distribution generator interconnection requests for customers seeking to operate in parallel with and sell power to MPC.  This position leads and supervises a team of three people to support the interconnection process.  This position requires close coordination with the interconnection customer and multiple workgroups across Mississippi Power, Southern Company Services, Alabama Power, and Georgia Power.  This position will provide the opportunity to work with and gain exposure to a variety of areas including but not limited to Transmission Planning, Distribution Planning, System Planning, Bulk Power Operations, Accounting, Finance and Treasury, Legal, Protection and Controls, Power Delivery Operations, Division Engineering, Marketing, Regulatory, and regulatory agencies such as the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the Mississippi Public Service Commission (MPSC) to ensure a seamless experience throughout the interconnection process.  Responsibilities will also include the handling of communication with all impacted parties to ensure that a timely and accurate response is developed for each interconnection request. 

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead a team that serves as the single point of contact for current and potential direct connected generation customers.
• Provide leadership, strategic direction, and development for the interconnection team.
• The interconnection team is responsible for;
  • Managing MPC’s Transmission and Distribution Interconnection procedures.
  • Educating and leading potential interconnection customers through the application, interconnection study, and interconnection agreement process to ensure all applicable processes and procedures are adhered to.
  • Managing executed generator interconnection agreements to ensure all contractual obligations are met according to the terms and conditions of each agreement.
  • Serving as project manager to coordinate across multiple departments to facilitate the construction of direct connected interconnection facilities, energization of the interconnection tie, initial synchronization, and witness testing.
• Participate on Southern Company and Industry Committees to shape internal policies and procedures with intention that interconnection customers do not impact system reliability or the safety of our employees.
• Conduct research to stay aware of regulatory or industry initiatives or trends regarding interconnection policy that could impact Mississippi Power’s distribution or transmission system.

Job Requirements:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution is required. Electrical Engineering degree is highly preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years electrical utility transmission or distribution experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of basic engineering theories and principles of transmission or distribution system operations and design.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong technical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to provide leadership and development to the interconnection workgroup.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills are required to be successful in this position.
• Ability to understand technical documentation (electrical diagrams, equipment specifications, etc.).
• Ability to prioritize work effectively, exercise sound judgment, and accurately complete multiple tasks with limited oversight.
• Ability to understand and communicate technical details to various workgroups and customers.
• Strong problem-solving skills, ability to handle multiple tasks, and a working knowledge of software applications such as JETS, DistGIS, Vizio, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Teams.
• Ability to present information, facilitate meetings, and provide direction to others.
• Must have the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while meeting required deadlines.
• Ability to understand and interpret regulatory orders, agreements, and contractual language.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, customers, and the public by adapting to various personality styles in a professional, cooperative, problem-solving manner.
• Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.

Behavioral Attributes:

• Demonstrates Principle Centered Leadership.
• Consistently demonstrates “Our Values”
  • Safety First
  • Unquestionable Trust
  • Superior Performance
  • Total Commitment
• Values teamwork and works effectively in a team environment across multiple business functions.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and motivation for quality, accuracy and timeliness.
• Displays a high degree of self-direction with strong initiative.
• Assumes leadership roles when necessary.
• Uses discretion concerning confidential and sensitive issues/information.
• Approaches conflict resolution with a calm demeanor and willingness to listen.