Southern Company · 13 hours ago
Administrative Assistant – Technical Services, Mechanical Systems & Field Support
Birmingham, AL, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expSouthern Company is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond. The Administrative Assistant position provides administrative and clerical support to the Technical Services – Mechanical Systems & Field Support Management and Staff.
EnergyNatural ResourcesNuclear
Responsibilities
General administrative and clerical duties to support management and associated functional areas as required
Providing administrative support such as data entry, phone inquiries, meeting planning/calendar maintenance, and file management
Manage Enterprise Foundation applications for department procurement card administration, processing invoices, expense statements, timesheets and special projects
Ensure that time reporting for departments is appropriately administered each pay period
Procuring supplies for use by the department
Serve as back up to other functional areas within the Technical Services organization
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or GED equivalent required
Three or more years' experience in a high volume office environment is required
High level of proficiency using Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) is required
Experience in working in a corporate office setting is required
Experience dealing with special communication protocols and procedures is required
Demonstrated exceptional professional communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Excellent time management, planning, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Ability to interact credibly with all levels of employees and management in a team environment
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple or changing priorities with minimal supervision
Ability to take initiative and personal responsibility to successfully handle all details of the job
Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive information
Must exhibit Southern Company Values – Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance
Ethical behavior, total commitment, and superior performance
Demonstrate initiative in getting work accomplished with minimal direction
Must perform daily with a safety-focused attitude and commitment to zero accidents and injuries
Ability to work as a team player and willing to assist team members with a variety of tasks
Welcomes opportunities to gain additional knowledge on new technology or procedures
Preferred
Experience using Oracle Enterprise Foundation solutions is highly preferred
Experience working with all levels of management is highly preferred
Benefits
Competitive Pay
Medical and dental coverage
Defined Pension/Cash Balance Benefit Plan
Performance-sharing plan
401(k) plan with a generous company match
Bonus opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
Company
Southern Company
Southern Company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, is the shared services division of Southern Company.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.16BKey Investors
GRIP Program
2025-10-03Post Ipo Equity· $1.75B
2025-05-20Post Ipo Debt· $1.45B
2024-10-21Grant· $160M
Leadership Team
Thomas Fanning
President and CEO
David Poroch
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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