Southern Company

Safety and Health Business Analyst

Southern Company  •  Atlanta, GA (Remote)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Organization: Georgia Power

Job Title: Safety and Health Business Analyst

Reporting Location: Georgia Power Corporate Headquarters, 241 Ralph McGill Boulevard NE, Atlanta, GA 30308. The successful candidate will work onsite Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Fridays. This schedule may change based on business needs. Relocation assistance is not available.

Travel Requirements: Up to 25%, including overnight travel.

Job Summary

The Safety & Health Specialist (Analyst) designs, develops, implements, and supports technology solutions for Georgia Power’s Corporate Health and Safety organization. Working at the intersection of technology, data, and safety operations, this role partners with safety professionals, business owners, end users, and technology teams to translate operational and regulatory requirements into reliable databases, automated workflows, applications, dashboards, reports, and mobile solutions. The analyst independently develops and supports production solutions using SharePoint, Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and advanced Excel; administers safety and health data used for driver and vehicle monitoring, training, compliance, incident prevention, and performance management; and helps ensure solutions meet company requirements for cybersecurity, privacy, records retention, accessibility, data quality, and auditability. The analyst also evaluates and responsibly applies approved AI tools to automate routine work, strengthen analysis and reporting, improve business efficiency, and support informed decision-making while maintaining appropriate security, accuracy, and human oversight.

The analyst must be adaptable, able to learn Georgia Power’s safety and health processes, and prepared to support additional technology initiatives, projects, assignments, and cross-functional work groups as business needs evolve.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in information systems, computer science, data analytics, business analytics, engineering, occupational safety and health, or a related field, or relevant technical experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Four or more years of experience in business analysis, systems analysis, application support, data analytics, database administration, or technology solution development.
  • Demonstrated experience gathering, documenting, validating, and translating business requirements into technical and process solutions.
  • Demonstrated experience independently developing, testing, deploying, administering, and supporting production solutions using SharePoint, Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and advanced Excel.
  • Experience with data modeling, data validation, data-quality controls, reporting, dashboard development, workflow automation, permissions, and integration of data across Microsoft platforms.
  • Ability to troubleshoot applications, reports, integrations, access issues, and workflow failures and to coordinate effective resolution with business and technology partners.
  • Ability to develop process maps, technical documentation, test plans, user guides, training materials, and clear communications for technical and nontechnical audiences.
  • Working knowledge of data governance, role-based access, information security, privacy, records retention, change control, auditability, business continuity, and responsible AI practices.
  • Ability to analyze complex data, identify trends and root causes, and translate findings into actionable recommendations for business owners and leaders.
  • Strong project coordination, prioritization, research, problem-solving, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently with limited supervision, manage competing priorities, collaborate across organizational levels, and demonstrate initiative, sound judgment, integrity, and alignment with Southern Company values.
  • Ability to travel overnight as required, up to 25%.
  • Valid, unrestricted driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting safety, health, environmental, regulatory, compliance, or other operational business functions.
  • Knowledge of OSHA recordkeeping and injury-classification requirements, general industry regulations, and federal, state, and local safety and health requirements.
  • Experience with learning management systems, OSHA or safety compliance software, auditing tools, website management systems, or comparable enterprise platforms.
  • Experience with project management, agile delivery practices, solution lifecycle management, or formal change-management processes.
  • Professional technology, data analytics, project management, Microsoft Power Platform, or safety certification; willingness to complete OSHA-specific training.

Job Responsibilities

  • Partner with safety professionals, business owners, end users, and technology teams to gather, document, validate, and prioritize business and technical requirements.
  • Analyze current processes, identify risks and inefficiencies, create process maps, and recommend scalable technology-enabled improvements.
  • Design, configure, develop, test, deploy, administer, and maintain databases, SharePoint sites and lists, Power Apps, Power Automate workflows, Power BI dashboards, reports, and related Microsoft solutions.
  • Manage solution lifecycle activities, including enhancement intake, impact analysis, test planning, user acceptance testing, release coordination, change control, adoption, and post-implementation support.
  • Establish and monitor controls for data accuracy, completeness, consistency, access, retention, privacy, security, and auditability; investigate and resolve data-integrity issues.
  • Troubleshoot applications, dashboards, integrations, permissions, and workflow failures and coordinate resolution with cybersecurity, IT, data-governance, records-management, and vendor partners as needed.
  • Administer safety and health systems that support driver and vehicle monitoring, training, compliance tracking, incident prevention, auditing, and performance management.
  • Develop recurring and ad hoc analyses, dashboards, management reports, and executive presentations using leading and lagging indicators to communicate performance, compliance, trends, risks, and opportunities.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, data definitions, system inventories, process maps, test plans, support procedures, user guides, and training materials.
  • Train and support users, explain technical concepts to nontechnical audiences, and measure solution adoption, reliability, effectiveness, and business value.
  • Evaluate and responsibly use company-approved AI tools to automate routine work, enhance analysis and reporting, and improve business efficiency while protecting confidential employee, driver, vehicle, incident, and compliance information.
  • Support compliance with company policies, internal reporting requirements, OSHA requirements, cybersecurity standards, and the Safety and Health Management System.
  • Provide backup support to the analyst team and contribute to continuous improvement, cross-functional projects, and emerging business priorities.

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 industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeogiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million 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 solutions provider 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 customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas 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 has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. 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.

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About Southern Company

Together with our subsidiaries, we deliver clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy to our 9 million customers. Our focus is doing so with service excellence.

That means we are leaders who take action to meet our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. We create community value through energy, social, economic, and environmental progress.

We do this through electric operating companies in three states and natural gas distribution companies in four. Our family of companies draw on diverse energy sources to create the best mix for our service areas, including electricity, natural gas, solar power, carbon-free nuclear, and other sustainable sources.

We leverage our leading distributed energy infrastructure company and other innovative technology to better serve every customer. Our competitive, national generation company serves wholesale customers, and our family includes a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services.

Industry
Energy & Utilities
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Atlanta, GA
Year Founded
Unknown
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