(DIMP) Analyst (All Levels)

Distribution Integrity Management Program (DIMP) Analyst - Virginia Beach

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

Analyst I (Grade 4)

Analyst II (Grade 5)

Sr. Analyst (Grade 6)

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 and other analytical software.

• Performs advanced SQL 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.

Job Responsibilities

Analyst I

Functional Expertise:

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

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

• Designs and delivers analytic services in support of Codes and Standards, Transmission Integrity Management Program (TIMP), Engineering and other various departments.

Business Acumen:

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

Engagement:

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

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

• Develop support processes to enable efficient client request processing.

Driving Results:

• Monitor and report progress of plan initiatives and strategies.

Analyst II

Functional Expertise:

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

• Ability to consolidate information from disparate systems.

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

• Designs and delivers analytic services in support of Codes and Standards, Engineering and other various departments.

Business Acumen:

• Presents analysis findings to senior management with a breakdown of the analysis process and recommended follow up actions.

• Ability to understand a variety of different processes from departments across the organization

• Understanding of the facilities and functions of the natural gas distribution system

• Support the development of a comprehensive asset data management strategy and systems integration strategy for enterprise asset data.

Engagement:

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

• Provide support to help develop mitigation strategies for operational risk.Develop standard analytic processes for assessing gas and other asset performance (leak trending, material performance, replacement program effectiveness, thematic mapping services and specialized data services).

• Communicate analysis design and results to key stakeholders.

Driving Results:

• Develop, document, and deliver on workplace objectives.

• Create supplemental training aids to improve work order quality.

• Monitor and report progress of plan initiatives and strategies.

• Implement improved business processes or applications.

Sr. Analyst

Functional Expertise:

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

• Ability to consolidate information from disparate systems.

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

• Designs and delivers analytic services in support of Codes and Standards, Transmission

• Integrity Management Program, Engineering and other various departments.

• Researches and promotes new technologies and understand their applications for increased analysis.

Business Acumen:

• Presents analysis findings to senior management with a breakdown of the analysis process and recommended follow up actions.

• Ability to understand a variety of different processes from departments across the organization

• Understanding of the facilities and functions of the natural gas distribution system

• Present at industry presentations

• Support the development of a comprehensive asset data management strategy and systems integration strategy for enterprise asset data

Engagement:

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

• Proactively identifies issues across a variety of disciplines.

• Recommends mitigation strategies for operational risk.

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

• Develop support processes to enable efficient client request processing.

• Communicate analysis design and results to key stakeholders.

• Be a key stakeholder of new technology implementations

Driving Results:

• Develop, document, and deliver on personal and workplace objectives

• Create supplemental training aids to aid improve workorder quality

• Delivers on SLAs, metrics, project budget, deliverables and implementation schedules for department around projects and assigned tasks

• Monitor and report progress of plan initiatives and strategies

• Implement improved business processes or applications

Education, Certifications/Licenses:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, geography, GIS, or related field

Or relevant educational and work experience

Preferred:

• Professional Engineering License (PE) or GIS Professional

• Master’s Degree – Technical or Business or Project Management Certification

Related Work Experience:

Required:

Analyst I

• 2+ years’ experience with the following:

• Data, analytic & problem-solving skills

• Experience in SQL, Python, and GIS

Analyst II

• 5+ years’ experience with the following:

• Data, analytic & problem-solving skills

• Experience in SQL, Python, and GIS

• Presentation of analysis results

• Developing collaborative relationships across many disciplines

Analyst Sr.

• 7+ years’ experience with the following:

• Data, analytic & problem-solving skills

• Advanced Experience in SQL, Python, and GIS

• Presentation of Analysis Results

• Provide leadership qualities to the Department

Preferred:

• Experience with SQL and GIS 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 191/192/193/195

• Ability to conceptualize, design, prototype, document, and support utility based analytics tools.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Incumbents works in an office environment, In the office/on-site.

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.

About Southern Company Gas

Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), America’s premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states and approximately 600,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.com .

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 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.

Job Identification: 10650

Job Category: Data Analytics

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Virginia Natural Gas