Analyst, (Sr.) Renewable Gas

Position is based in Atlanta, GA at Southern Company Gas Headquarters.

About the role

This position will be responsible for providing project management leadership, financial and technical support in the planning, siting, development, and deployment of renewable natural gas (RNG) assets in support of Southern Company Gas’s regulated and commercial businesses. This position will also support Southern Company Gas’ existing and future RNG assets to ensure operational and commercial performance meets the company’s financial and strategic objectives. The successful candidate will need to work cross-functionally to align projects with business goals, manage cross-functional teams, and communicate across the enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Leading (and serving on) diverse, enterprise-wide project teams in the evaluation and deployment of renewable gas assets and other strategic initiatives
• Leading negotiations, development activities, and/or contract management
• Conducting economic evaluations and profitability analysis for renewable gas resource options using spreadsheet-based financial models
• Developing and maintaining renewable gas technology resource cost and performance metrics
• Performing market intelligence efforts (technology development, pricing, commercial viability)
• Preparing and presenting project evaluation results and/or project business cases to all levels of enterprise-wide management and peer groups
• Working with each local distribution company (LDC) and business unit to manage new projects
• Supporting business development activities including opportunity origination and strategic uses of company RNG resources (CNG fleet usage, voluntary offtake, LDC use, etc.)
• Coordinating internal/external resources to optimize asset performance, resolve issues, and maintain reliability
• Establishing and tracking key performance indicators relevant to plant performance and contractual/environmental compliance
• Providing oversight and coordinating efforts to ensure compliance with environmental laws, regulations, and permits, including implementing compliance programs for required monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting
• Providing updates throughout the organization, including senior management
• Other duties as assigned

Key Competencies

• Fosters an environment where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and respected
• Demonstrates sound judgement, effectively prioritizes, and drives results
• Innovative and creative; embraces new ideas and continuous learning
• Acts with agility and adapts to changing circumstances
• Presents information clearly and confidently
• Sets high standards and clear expectations; ensures commitments are successfully delivered
• Engages across the organization to create alignment and achieve goals

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, applied science, mathematics, economics, or finance preferred. An advanced degree is highly desirable, particularly an MBA
• 4-7 years minimum experience (Analyst II)
• 7+ years experience (Sr. Analyst)
• Experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Technology development
  • Project management
  • Asset management
  • Financial analysis
  • Integrated resource planning
• Knowledge of natural gas systems and/or renewable energy
• Experience in project development, project management and/or leadership, large capital projects, contract development, contract negotiation, and contract management/administration is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Strong expertise in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Must be able to visit job sites, which may be outside in rough or uneven terrain

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication to understand and articulate project and complex technical issues in discussion with external and internal stakeholders
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• A professional and positive demeanor, self-motivation, as well as skill in building and leveraging positive relationships within the company
• Outstanding problem solving and critical thinking abilities
• Team building and leadership skills
• Ability to plan and manage complex projects crossing over many departmental lines
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to influence and thrive within a new organization

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 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 solutions provider 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 customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas 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.

Benefits

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.