**Compliance and Support Specialist - Plant Ratcliffe** **Summary of Position Duties** Job Summary: This position is for a compliance specialist at Plant Ratcliffe and Plant Sweatt. This position handles developing and communicating strategic direction for the plant as well as ensuring clarity of accountabilities and consistency with system direction for environmental compliance. This position will ensure and document full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations and laws, with the result being the protection of the environment, and the safety and health of employees. **Job Responsibilities** + Results oriented and proactive in maintaining compliance with all environmental laws and regulations + Ensures compliance with permits by monitoring equipment and interfacing with electric generating plant personnel and contractors + Works closely with Environmental Affairs and other support organizations to ensure proper implementation of compliance programs + 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) + Manage internal or external compliance reviews and audits + Performs specific compliance tests. Maintains the knowledge and ability to support testing in additional compliance areas. + Report any compliance-related problems to plant management and manage corrective actions + Ensures the self-assessment process is successfully implemented and utilized to manage compliance + Develops and tracks short and long-term budgets to ensure that necessary funds are available to meet current and future needs + Coordinates projects which may require interfacing with employees, contractors, and regulatory agencies + Coordinate Environmental Stewardship related activities. **Job Requirements:** + College degree in related field is preferred. + Knowledge of laws and regulations as they apply to the plant-required + Experience interfacing with and knowledge of the corporate compliance and support functions- highly desirable + Ability to recognize and effectively address changing priorities-required + Must have good problem solving/analytical skills and be able to troubleshoot complex systems **Preferences:** + Experience with Maximo, Oracle, and PowerPlant software is preferred + Proficient use of computer applications and knowledge of budgeting process + Working knowledge of plant operations and equipment is preferred. + Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint preferred. **Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:** + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to deal effectively with plant, company, system and vendor personnel. + Ability to manage multiple projects, requests, and deadlines. + Demonstrated team approach with the ability to work with employees at all levels. + Ability to lead and influence others to make the right decisions + Excellent interpersonal/communication skills, works well with others, builds and maintains positive relationships with coworkers, peers, plant management, and external customers + Well organized and capable of handling multiple priorities simultaneously + Proactive in problem identification and resolution **Behavioral Attributes:** + Exhibits Southern Company's values – Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance, Total Commitment + Accepts ownership of assigned projects and tasks + Works through conflicts to create win/win situations + Assumes personal responsibility for individual and company success + Demonstrates an ability to work with others + Must be a team player and possess a positive, enthusiastic attitude **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. For over 100 years, 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: 10446 Job Category: Power Plant Operations & Maintenance Job Schedule: Full time Company: Mississippi Power