Data and Visualization Analyst/Engineer
Southern Power
Create and maintain Power BI analytics and visualizations for renewable plant performance
18 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Intermediate (4-7 years), Junior (1-3 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Birmingham, AL
Office Full-Time
Company Size
407 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Construction
Generation asset management
Renewable energy development
Transmission
Distribution
Energy trading
Remote operations center monitoring
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Solar
Wind
Gas
Utilities
Role
What you would be doing
data query
power bi
kpi dashboard
performance measurement
tech selection
energy tracking
- Creatively solve issues, think outside the box, and find innovative ways to meet current & emerging fleet issues
- Forecast performance improvements expected from corrective actions such as design changes and operations controls changes.
- Stay current on relevant industry trends and technology developments
- Track and report on all lost energy events caused by outages, derates, curtailments or other conditions
- Assist in new technology selection for power generation systems and assist in quantifying value of increased output and/or efficiency.
- Query data from various data sources including AVEVA PI (PIBA) and Databricks.
- A primary responsibility of this role is owning and maintaining Power BI-based monthly reports for internal stakeholders and third-party partners.
- Measure fleet performance against established metrics and compare actual to forecasted performance and reliability
- Identify performance shortfalls and determine potential causes.
- Summarize findings, including developed conclusions and recommendations, in both informal and formal meetings and documents.
- Perform performance and reliability analyses inclusive of metric calculations and KPI dashboard development.
- Create and manage visualizations in Power BI that relate to site performance and data quality.
What you bring
pi vision
power bi
power apps
sql
python
bsc engineering
- Experience with AVEVA Pi Vision: Ability to create, configure, and manage Pi Vision displays for monitoring plant performance and visualizing operational data.
- Understanding of plant performance, Engineering, Operations; equipment, systems, and processes in the renewable energy industry is preferred.
- Experience in organizing and managing multiple projects at the same time. Proven ability to plan; ability to discern problems that need immediate attention versus those that allow more time to resolve.
- Must be able to make timely decisions, apply seasoned judgment, and display personal responsibility
- Proven interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products required (Power BI, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Results oriented self-starter that can work independently
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a 2-year or 4-year Technical Degree is preferred.
- Knowledge of SQL is a plus.
- Knowledge of Python is a plus.
- Experience developing and deploying custom business applications using Microsoft Power Apps, including integration with enterprise data sources to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency.
- Experience with data management techniques to access, integrate, analyze, and visualize data from multiple sources is required. Working experience with AVEVA PI, Power BI, or similar reporting and visualization program, is highly desired.
- A thorough understanding and working knowledge of data integration and visualization techniques is required.
- Be a team player – able to quickly build good working relationships
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Company
Overview
55 Generation Facilities
Nationwide Energy Plants
Operates across 15 states, providing diverse energy solutions.
13,150 MW Capacity
Total Power Capacity
Generated through a mix of gas, solar, wind, and advanced technologies.
7,880 MW to 5,450 MW
Renewable Portfolio Expansion
Shifted from gas to a diversified clean-energy portfolio since 2009.
- Sprang to life financing and operating power plants nationwide.
- Financial model centers on selling power through long‑term contracts to municipalities, cooperatives, utilities and industrial customers.
- Specializes in wholesale energy, natural gas, wind, solar and renewable generation technologies.
- Operates a 24/7 remote operations center for real‑time monitoring and optimization of its nationwide fleet.
- Safety First – "Safely approaching every job, every day, always comes first."
- Intentional Inclusion – "We are One Team, working to foster a culture of belonging and ensuring our diverse team feels valued."
- Act with Integrity – "We act with honesty, respect and fairness, demonstrating trustworthiness in all we do."
- Superior Performance – "We keep customers at the center of everything we do, with a focus on continuous improvement. We provide exceptional service, delivering innovative solutions that benefit our customers, communities, investors and the environment."
50% reduction
GHG Emissions Target
Aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% from 2007 levels by 2030, currently on track to meet this target by 2025.
49% reduction
GHG Emissions Achieved
As of 2023, Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions have been reduced by 49% from the 2007 baseline.
20,000 MW
Renewable Resources Target
Project to deploy over 20,000 megawatts of renewable and storage resources by 2030.
$3.9B
Green BondsIssued
Issued approximately $3.9 billion in green bonds to fund 18 projects generating carbon-free electricity.
- One-third of annual electric mix from clean energy resources (2023)
- Over 20,000 MW of renewable + storage resources expected by 2030
- By late-2030s, ~85% reduction in nameplate coal capacity from 2007
10% Veterans
Veteran Workforce Composition
Approximately 10% of the system-wide workforce are veterans, National Guard, or reservists.
16% New Hires
Veteran New Hire Rate
16% of year-to-date new hires are veterans.
- Employee‑led Inclusion Action Team advancing culture of belonging; hosts annual cultural potluck across offices.
- Inclusion Action Team engages with NSBE SEEK program—mentored elementary students in STEM.
- Southern Company system EEO‑1 workforce representation data publicly reported.
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a formal company commitment (highlighted in sustainability overview)
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