PPE Lab Test Specialist

The PPE Lab Test Specialist at Southern Company in Meridian, MS, is responsible for testing electric utility PPE equipment, data entry, compliance with OSHA and ASTM standards, and supporting inventory management. Candidates should have a high school diploma, strong interpersonal skills, technical proficiency, and the ability to work under pressure. The role requires collaboration with various departments and focuses on maintaining safety and compliance within the Metering Services Department.
This position exists in the Metering Services Department of Distribution. Activities include but are not limited to testing all types of electric utility PPE equipment (gloves, blankets, sleeves, line hose, temporary protective grounds, temporary hot line jumpers, etc), associated data entry, accounting and business system support, activity tracking, material inspection and auditing. Also includes responsibility for implementation of strategic and tactical decisions and processes to maintain compliance in OSHA, SOCO, and ASTM requirements.

This position interfaces with Division Stores, all field operating personnel and respective contacts.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Educational Requirements - a high school diploma or GED is required. Incumbent must be computer literate and must possess the ability to adapt to changing computer technology, and reason through complex issues. The employee must also have the ability to work with multiple and changing projects.

Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to work well with others: ability to build and maintain positive relationships with external customers and co-workers. Possess excellent time management, planning, organizational, and leadership skills. Must have the basic concepts of “Principle Center Leadership” and “Southern Style”

Technical skills – Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and maintain a performance of absolute accuracy in both testing and associated documentation.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Electrical and visual testing of all types of electric utility PPE and other devices as directed

Maintain expertise of Code Track System®

Maintain comprehensive knowledge of OSHA, SOCO, and ASTM requirements

Provide support to the Materials Analyst in PPE inventory

Analyze failure patterns and recommend adjustments of purchasing and inventory accordingly

Provide single point service desk for internal PPE requests.

Provide value add services to external customers and profitability to MPC providing downward pressure on rates

Must possess the confidence to make firm subjective decisions in a variety of testing areas.

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: 11570

Job Category: Metering

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Mississippi Power