Analyst, (Sr.) Renewable Gas

Southern Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Company Gas is seeking a Project Manager to lead renewable natural gas (RNG) asset planning, siting, development, and deployment in support of regulated and commercial businesses based in Atlanta, GA. The role requires coordinating cross-functional teams, conducting economic analyses, and driving projects to meet financial and strategic objectives.

The successful candidate will oversee negotiations, contract management, and performance metrics, while ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, applied science, mathematics, economics or finance preferred; MBA desirable
• 4-7 years minimum experience (Analyst II)
• 7+ years experience (Sr. Analyst)
• Experience in 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/negotiation/management
• Ability to visit job sites (may be outside in rough terrain)

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide project teams evaluating and deploying renewable gas assets and strategic initiatives
• Lead negotiations, development activities, and contract management
• Conduct economic evaluations and profitability analyses for RNG options using financial models
• Develop and maintain renewable gas technology cost and performance metrics
• Perform market intelligence on technology development, pricing, and viability
• Present project evaluation results and business cases to management and peers
• Coordinate with local distribution companies to manage new projects
• Support business development including RNG resource origination and uses
• Coordinate internal/external resources to optimize asset performance and reliability
• Establish and track KPIs for plant performance and compliance
• Coordinate compliance with environmental laws, regulations, and permits
• Provide updates to senior management
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, applied science, mathematics, economics or finance

MBA desirable

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

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

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.

JOB DUTIES & 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.)
• Coordinate internal/external resources to optimize asset performance, resolve issues, and maintain reliability
• Establish and track key performance indicators relevant to plant performance and contractual/environmental compliance
• Provide oversight and coordinate 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; ensure commitments are successfully delivered
• Engages across the organization to create alignment and achieve goals

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• 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

JOB 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

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.