The Distribution Integrity Analyst is a focused discipline within a job family. The duties listed are activities associated with the various levels of the analyst progression. This progression covers the following general titles:

• Analyst I, Distribution Integrity

• Analyst II, Distribution Integrity

• Sr. Analyst, Distribution Integrity

This position provides technical and analytical support for the Distribution Integrity Management Program (DIMP). Tasks include:

• Performs analysis of distribution pipeline data to determine threats and risks inherent to pipeline operations and assists in developing mitigation plans to reduce those risks.

• Utilizes a variety of systems including, but not limited to SQL, Power BI, GIS, FME and other analytical software.

• Performs advanced queries to obtain data from various systems across the Company and uses that data to create meaningful information and reports to identify trends, patterns, or anomalies.

• Effectively maintains large volumes of data to demonstrate compliance.

Functional Expertise:

• Ability to design, build, and implement spatial and statistical analyses.

• Designs and delivers analytic services for the Distribution Integrity Management Program.

• Ability to consolidate information from disparate systems. (Analyst II, Sr. Analyst)

• Designs and delivers analytic services in support of Pipeline Compliance, Codes and Standards, the Integrity Management Program, Engineering and other various departments. (Sr. Analyst)

• Researches and promotes new technologies and understands their applications for increased analysis. (Sr. Analyst)

Business Acumen:

• Provides asset data analysis and presentation services for the enterprise. Includes thematic mapping, specialized analysis, and specialized data services to enterprise clients.

• Presents analysis findings to senior management with a breakdown of the analysis process and recommended follow up actions. (Analyst II, Sr. Analyst)

• Ability to understand a variety of different processes from departments across the organization (Analyst II, Sr. Analyst)

• Understanding of the facilities and functions of the natural gas distribution system (Analyst II, Sr. Analyst)

• Support the development of a comprehensive asset data management strategy and systems integration strategy for enterprise asset data. (Analyst II, Sr. Analyst)

Engagement:

• Forge collaborative relationships with Engineering, Operations, and Information Technology departments.

• Provide support to help develop mitigation strategies for operational risk. (Analyst II, Sr. Analyst)

• Proactively identifies issues across a variety of disciplines. (Sr. Analyst)

• Recommends mitigation strategies for operational risk. (Sr. Analyst)

• Develop standard analytic processes for assessing gas and other asset performance (i.e. leak trending, material performance, replacement program effectiveness, thematic mapping services and specialized data services). (Sr. Analyst)

• Develop support processes to enable efficient client request processing. (Sr. Analyst)

• Communicate analysis design and results to key stakeholders. (Sr. Analyst)

• Be a key stakeholder of new technology implementations (Sr. Analyst)

Driving Results:

• Monitor and report progress of plan initiatives and strategies.

• Develop, document, and deliver on workplace objectives. (Analyst II, Sr. Analyst)

• Create supplemental training aids to improve work order quality. (Analyst II, Sr. Analyst)

• Implement improved business processes or applications. (Analyst, II, Sr. Analyst)

• Delivers on SLA's, metrics, project budget, deliverables and implementation schedules for department around projects and assigned tasks (Sr. Analyst)

Qualifications

Education, Certifications/Licenses:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, geography, GIS, or related field. - Or relevant educational and work experience

Related Work Experience:

Required:

Analyst I:

• 2 years’ experience with the following:

• Data, analytic & problem-solving skills

• Experience in SQL

Analyst II:

• 5 years’ experience with the following:

• Data, analytic & problem-solving skills

• Experience in SQL, Power BI, GIS & FME

• Presentation of analysis results

• Developing collaborative relationships across many disciplines

Sr. Analyst:

• 7 years’ experience with the following:

• Data, analytic & problem-solving skills

• Advanced Experience in SQL, Power BI, GIS & FME

• Advanced level presentation of analysis results

• Provide leadership qualities to the department

Preferred:

• Experience with SQL, Power BI, GIS & FME within a gas utility, pipeline transmission, or other energy related field to identify and reduce risks and assure compliance.

• Ability to explain and defend processes, analyses, and reports to various stakeholders.

• Experience supporting the development of applications related to asset data, asset performance, compliance assurance, operational efficiency and/or risk modeling.

• Experience in statistical modeling and analysis

• Experience in analytical consulting & presentations

• PHMSA regulation knowledge and experience including 49 CFR Part 192/193/195

• Exposure to engineering integrity programs or other engineering failure analyses.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Keyboarding = Frequent (95-100%)

• Travel = Infrequent (0-5%)

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 over four million U.S. households and businesses. As the largest natural gas-only distribution company in the United States, we're working to ensure that Americans have access to a supply of clean, safe, reliable and affordable 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 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 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: 4141

Job Category: Engineering

Job Schedule: Full time

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