Analyst I, II, Sr. Lead Gas Supply

Analyst I, II, Sr. Lead Gas Supply

 

 

Description

 

 

Responsible for assisting with establishing and implementing the natural gas supply plans for the local distribution companies, which may include demand forecasting, natural gas supply planning, purchasing, scheduling, confirmation, transaction data management, and contract management. Interface with operations groups, producers and marketers, upstream service representatives, and other business partners. Assist the Senior Analyst, Lead Analyst, and Gas Supply Manager with support for other supply-related matters.

 

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

 

 

Education

 

• Degree in Business, Accounting, Engineering, or an equivalent field is required. An advanced degree in one of these fields is desired.

 

 

Experience

 

• Analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate complex topics verbally and in writing.

 

• Experience with natural gas pipeline transportation and storage service is preferred.

 

• This position requires someone who is comfortable performing detail-oriented work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

 

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

 

• Teamwork - Interact with operations groups, teammates, and leadership team to help make optimal decisions to supply natural gas for the local distribution companies. Must be able to work effectively in an open, team environment during stressful situations, seeking out opportunities to help others and to make the team successful.

 

• Communication - Ability to handle simultaneous telephone calls, instant messages, and computer tasks associated with natural gas supply activities.

 

• Ability to build strong working relationships with teammates, internal customers, business partners, and service providers.

 

• Ability to quickly learn and assimilate new tasks and information. Must be able to comprehend and follow detailed work while understanding how the outcomes affect customers and corporate strategies.

 

• Proficiency with standard analytical and business software such as Microsoft Office.

 

 

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

• Assist with preparation of daily supply setups consistent with company strategy and regulatory requirements.

 

• Purchase, schedule, and confirm natural gas supply purchases, and assist with financial product purchases, using the appropriate systems.

 

• Work with operations groups, teammates, and leadership team to optimize the daily needs of the system.

 

• Creatively seek ways to maximize the value of pipeline transportation, storage, and supply assets.

 

• Maintain a thorough and up to date understanding of the practical operational aspects of applicable pipeline transportation and storage services and their tariff and contractual provisions.

 

• Participate in the development of gas supply strategies for the local distribution companies.

 

• Participate in weekend back-up rotation, and back-up other team members as needed. Occasional weekend and after-hours work may be required.

 

 

Duties Discretion:

 

 

Employee receives clear instructions from supervisor regarding what to do and how to do it.

 

 

Tasks follow set guidelines or procedures.

 

 

Employee must consider alternative courses of action and then make a decision after considering the options.

 

 

Employee has the authority to make significant choices and decisions, without specific guidance or direction from the supervisor.

 

 

Explanation: While the Analyst is expected to work independently, their tasks are necessarily well-defined and documented for consistent results and to withstand regulatory scrutiny. The weather, operating conditions, and market fundamentals are dynamic and ever-changing. This requires the Analyst to apply appropriate flexibility and discretion when completing their work, relying on their teammates and leadership team as needed.

 

 

Task Complexity:

 

 

Tasks are straight-forward, routine, and often repetitive.

 

 

Tasks are varied and fairly complex.

 

 

Assignments are quite varied and highly complex.

 

 

Explanation: The weather, operating conditions, and market fundamentals are dynamic and ever-changing. This requires the Analyst to apply appropriate flexibility and discretion when completing their work, relying on their teammates and leadership team as needed

 

 

Southern Company Gas provides for the energy needs of millions of U.S. households and businesses. As the largest natural gas-only distribution company in the United States, with more than 150 years of history behind us, we're working to ensure that Americans have access to an abundant, safely delivered supply of natural gas for decades to come. We offer our customers a wide range of energy services under one umbrella: seven regulated utilities as well as non-regulated businesses that offer retail, wholesale and storage services.

 

 

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy company serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries as of Jan. 1, 2019. The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services . Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices below the national average. For more than a century, we have been building the future of energy and developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, advanced carbon capture technologies, natural gas, renewables, energy efficiency and storage technology. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation and a low-carbon future, Southern Company and its subsidiaries develop the customized energy solutions our customers and communities require to drive growth and prosperity. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and govern our business to the benefit of our world. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have been recognized nationally by the U.S. Department of Defense, G.I. Jobs magazine, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, Forbes and the Women's Choice Award. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.

 

 

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 Type: Standard

 

 

Primary Location: Georgia-Metro Atlanta-Atlanta

 

 

Operating Company: The Southern Company

 

 

Job Type: Standard

 

 

Travel (Up to): Yes, 25 % of the Time

 

 

Work Location(s):

 

 

AGLR Corporate Office - 10 Peachtree Place NE (10AtlantaCODE)

 

 

10 Peachtree Place NE

 

 

Atlanta, 30309

 

 

Req ID: ASC2000047