JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for assisting with management of the natural gas supply plans for the local distribution companies, which
may include tasks related to demand forecasting, natural gas supply planning, purchasing, scheduling, confirmation,
transaction data management, and contract management. Interface with operations groups, producers and marketers,
upstream service representatives, and other business partners. Assist the Analyst II, Senior Analyst, Lead Analyst, and
Gas Supply Manager with support for other supply-related matters.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Education
• Degree in Business, Accounting, Engineering, or an equivalent field is required. An advanced degree in one of
these fields is desired.
Experience
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate complex topics verbally and in writing.
• Experience with natural gas pipeline transportation and storage service is preferred.
• This position requires someone who is comfortable performing detail-oriented work under tight deadlines in a
fast-paced environment.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• 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.
• Communication – Ability to handle simultaneous telephone calls, instant messages, and computer tasks
associated with natural gas supply activities.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with teammates, internal customers, business partners, and
service providers.
• 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.
• Proficiency with standard analytical and business software such as Microsoft Office.
MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assist with preparation of daily supply setups consistent with company strategy and regulatory requirements.
• Schedule and confirm natural gas supply purchases using the appropriate systems.
• Work with operations groups, teammates, and leadership team to optimize the daily needs of the system.
• Creatively seek ways to maximize the value of pipeline transportation, storage, and supply assets.
• Maintain a thorough and up to date understanding of the practical operational aspects of applicable pipeline
transportation and storage services and their tariff and contractual provisions.
• Participate in the development of gas supply strategies for the local distribution companies.
• Participate in weekend back-up rotation, and back-up other team members as needed. Occasional weekend
and after-hours work may be required.
Duties Discretion:
Employee receives clear instructions from supervisor regarding what to do and how to do it.
Tasks follow set guidelines or procedures.
Employee must consider alternative courses of action and then make a decision after considering the
options.
Employee has the authority to make significant choices and decisions, without specific guidance or direction
from the supervisor.
Explanation: While the Analyst I is expected to work independently, their tasks are necessarily well-defined and
documented for consistent results and to withstand regulatory scrutiny. The weather, operating conditions, and market
fundamentals are dynamic and ever-changing. This requires the Analyst I to apply appropriate flexibility and discretion
when completing their work, relying on their teammates and leadership team as needed.
Task Complexity:
Tasks are straight-forward, routine, and often repetitive.
Tasks are varied and fairly complex.
Assignments are quite varied and highly complex.
Explanation: The weather, operating conditions, and market fundamentals are dynamic and ever-changing. This
requires the Analyst I to apply appropriate flexibility and discretion when completing their work, relying on their
teammates and leadership team as needed.