Analyst, Reable Gas

Analyst, Renewable Gas

Description

The incumbent will work a hybrid schedule of 2-3 days in the office per week and business needs may necessitate a change in schedule. The position is flexible to report out of our Atlanta, GA; Naperville, IL; Virginia Beach, VA; or Chattanooga, TN offices.

Job Summary:

The Renewable Gas organization is positioned within the Corporate Sustainability group at Southern Company Gas ("GAS") and provides leadership across the entire GAS organization related to renewable gas efforts. This position will support renewable gas program efforts, including general support for regulatory filings, program design, implementation, and management, as well as providing support related to interconnection request from third parties interested in interconnecting to the Company's system at each local distribution company ("LDC"). The successful candidate will have a critical role in the company's efforts to educate, develop, implement, and administer renewable gas programs and projects, as well as supporting regulatory requirements throughout the Company's footprint to effectuate the Company's renewable gas strategy.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work cross-functionally to coordinate and process renewable gas project interconnection requests.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders (e.g., System Planning, Gas Control, Gas Supply, Engineering, etc.) to review renewable gas project interconnection requests, including efforts to negotiate and implement renewable gas project agreements.
• Support regulatory filings by leading efforts to respond to external and internal data requests, including coordinating stakeholder responses related to renewable gas policies
• Review, analyze, and summarize complex data to support the development of renewable gas programs or projects
• Produce regular and ad hoc reports to track program and project milestones and updates
• Develop presentations, reports, graphs, etc. to effectively communicate the Company's strategy and implementation efforts
• Research and provide market insights emerging trends in the renewable gas industry
• Track environmental and economic benefits associated with renewable gas projects and projects
• Travel potentially up to 25% of the time, including out-of-state

Job Requirements:

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or Economics preferred.

Experience Preferred:

• Project management as a project lead, with technical experience in natural gas operations and delivery.
• Managing multiple projects and working with multiple stakeholders simultaneously required.
• Experience in contract negotiation, implementation, and execution.
• Experience administering utility tariffs is a plus.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent communication skills - oral, written, and interpersonal required
• Organizational skills, strategic and analytical thinking skills required
• Skills in business plan development, program cost accounting and economic analysis, as well as contractor/consultant management preferred
• Familiar with standards, methodologies, protocols, and calculations for greenhouse gas accounting is a plus
• Demonstrated technical aptitude; with the ability to understand and apply that aptitude to natural gas operations as well as renewable gas projects and interconnections
• Broad understanding of Southern Company gas operations, gas supply, integrity management, and other engineering-related GAS activities.

Behavioral Attributes:

• Candidate must demonstrate behaviors consistent with the company culture - Unquestionable trust, Superior Performance and Total Commitment
• Assertive and convincing but diplomatic in communication style
• Self-directed, self-starter and innovative. Energetic and enterprising
• Takes ownership and exhibits strong initiative. Eager to take on new assignments
• Committed to promoting safety & wellness
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Takes initiative and personal responsibility
• Highly motivated and works well with minimal supervision
• Ability to work well under pressure to effectively meet regulatory requirements
• Strong attention to detail and dedication for quality, accuracy, and timeliness
• Forward-thinking with an aptitude to learn and implement new processes and standards related to renewable gas initiatives

This role will require travel to project sites but will have an office in one of our four states with local distribution companies. Relocation assistance may be available for this position.

Disclaimer : This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities.

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 Field: Engineering

Job Type: Standard

Primary Location: Georgia-Metro Atlanta-Atlanta

Operating Company: Southern Company Gas

Other Locations: Illinois-Metro Chicago-Naperville, Tennessee-Chattanooga Area-Chattanooga, Virginia-Coastal Virginia-Virginia Beach

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

G O Naperville - 1844 W Ferry Rd. (1844NapervilleCODE)

1844 W Ferry Rd.

Naperville, 60536

Chattanooga Service Center - 2207Olan Mills Dr. (2207ChattanoogaCODE)

2207Olan Mills Dr.

Chattanooga, 37421

VNG Virginia Beach - 544 S. Independence Blvd (544VirginiaBeachCODE)

544 S. Independence Blvd

Virginia Beach, 23452

Req ID: 1282000000