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Position: Gas Supply Scheduler/Analyst I

Job Description

This position is responsible for assisting with management of the natural gas supply plans for the local distribution companies, which may include tasks related to scheduling, confirmation, natural gas supply planning, purchasing, transaction data management, and contract management. This position requires a high level of real-time communication and coordination internally and externally to ensure reliable operations. Interface with operations groups, producers and marketers, upstream service representatives, and other business partners. This position may require working after regular office hours. Assist the Analyst, Senior Analyst, Lead Analyst, and Gas Supply Manager with support for other supply-related matters.

Responsibilities:

• Meet daily deadlines to accurately nominate on interstate and intrastate natural gas pipelines utilizing their respective Electronic Bulletin Board systems on a timely and intraday basis.

• Thoroughly understand transportation and storage contracts and dispatch appropriately based upon contract entitlements, receipt and delivery points, and capacity avoiding any overrun or other unforeseen incremental charges.

• Prepare accurate and timely accounting month end close for areas of responsibility.

• Provide backup coverage for all scheduling areas.

• Track and interpret pipeline curtailments and operational issues using pipeline electronic bulletin boards (EBBs) or by communicating directly with pipeline transportation representatives, and relay issues or concerns to the group promptly advising on potential impacts to deliverability.

• Provide real-time guidance to trading desk regarding same day flows and operational limitations.

• Daily balancing and scheduling of areas of responsibility in the gas management system.

• Monitor and resolve volumetric discrepancies as well as process and document pipeline cuts in a timely manner.

• Participate in on-call rotation. Occasional weekend, holiday and after-hours work may be required.

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• 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.

• Self-motivated, problem solver with a high attention to detail.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

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

• 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.

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

• Strong computer skills including advanced Excel capabilities.

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

Experience:

• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize, while meeting deadlines.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel/Access/PowerPoint/Word.)

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Previous scheduling and/or operations experience is preferred.

Education:

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

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.

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: 4660

Job Category: Energy Trading

Job Schedule: Full time

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