Utility Asset Management Analyst

Peoples Gas System; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoples Gas System is seeking a skilled Utility Asset Management Analyst to oversee capital project accounting, asset records, and regulatory compliance within Florida's Tampa operations. You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Finance to ensure projects are tracked accurately and placed in service on time.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in distribution utility operations, strong analytical abilities, and proficiency with Excel; experience with enterprise systems like SAP/ERP or

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• 5+ years of distribution utility operations experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced use of Excel.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage Capital Project Accounting: Help ensure capital work orders are placed into service and completed on time.
• Support Utility Asset & Plant Accounting: Review capital project costs, validate asset information, and retirement records.
• Ensure Regulatory & Financial Compliance: Verify capex is assigned to correct utility plant accounts per regulatory requirements.
• Support Planning & Forecasting: Establish and maintain work order structures and project estimates; support reliable forecasting.
• Partner Across the Business: Guide on capital work order processes and capitalization practices; collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Accounting, and other teams.

Skills

Capital Project Accounting

Asset Management

Utility Operations

Financial Analysis

Forecasting & Planning

Regulatory Compliance

Excel & Data Analysis

Process Improvement

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma

College degree preferred

Tools

PowerPlan

SAP/ERP

WAM

Job description

Title: Utility Asset Management Analyst
Company: Peoples Gas System
State and City: Florida - Tampa
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

Help Power Smart Investment Decisions Across Critical Energy Infrastructure

Do you enjoy combining operational knowledge, financial analysis, and problem-solving to make an impact?

As a Plant Accounting Analyst, you'll play a vital role in ensuring capital projects are accurately tracked, classified, and placed into service. You'll work closely with Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Corporate teams to support investment decisions, maintain regulatory compliance, and help ensure the accuracy of the company's utility assets.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with utility operations experience who wants to leverage their technical knowledge while expanding their skills in accounting, financial systems, and capital project analysis.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Influence how major infrastructure investments are tracked and reported
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, accounting, and leadership teams
• Gain exposure to utility finance, capital projects, and regulatory accounting
• Develop expertise in utility asset management and financial systems
• Play a key role in supporting accurate forecasting and business planning

What You'll Do

Manage Capital Project Accounting

• Help ensure capital work orders are placed into service and completed on time.
• Investigate delays and work with stakeholders to resolve issues that impact project completion.

Support Utility Asset & Plant Accounting

• Review capital project costs and validate the accuracy of work order charges.
• Assist with unitizing completed projects and validating asset information.
• Review project and retirement records for completeness and accuracy.

Ensure Regulatory & Financial Compliance

• Verify that capital expenditures are assigned to the correct utility plant accounts in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Plant Accounting to resolve account classification issues and maintain accurate financial records.

Support Planning & Forecasting

• Help establish and maintain appropriate work order structures and project estimates.
• Support accurate forecasting and business decision-making by ensuring project information remains current and reliable.

Partner Across the Business

• Provide guidance on capital work order processes and capitalization practices.
• Work with Operations, Engineering, Accounting, and other teams to promote consistency and process excellence.

What Success Looks Like

• Capital projects are accurately classified and placed into service on schedule.
• Asset records and work orders are complete, accurate, and audit-ready.
• Financial forecasts are supported by reliable project data.
• Stakeholders receive timely guidance on capital accounting processes.
• Utility assets are accounted for in compliance with regulatory standards.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution
• 5+ years of distribution utility operations experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced use of Excel.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• College degree from an accredited institution
• Natural gas utility operations experience.
• Financial, accounting, or capital project experience.
• Experience with PowerPlan, SAP/ERP, WAM, or similar enterprise systems.

Skills That Will Help You Thrive

• Capital Project Accounting
• Asset Management
• Utility Operations
• Financial Analysis
• Forecasting & Planning
• Regulatory Compliance
• Excel & Data Analysis
• Process Improvement
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Attention to Detail

Why Join Peoples Gas?

At Peoples Gas, you'll contribute to the infrastructure that serves communities across Florida while developing valuable expertise in utility accounting, capital investments, and financial operations. You'll work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative environment that values integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Incident Response Assignment

Our community relies on Peoples Gas to respond swiftly and effectively to all types of incidents, including but not limited to major storm events (e.g., extreme cold, tropical storms, hurricanes), gas leaks, equipment failures, environmental hazards, and other emergencies that may impact public safety or service continuity.

Peoples Gas depends on each team member to fulfill their primary and/or alternate roles and responsibilities during such incidents. As a Team Member of Peoples Gas, you will be assigned an Incident Response Assignment, receive training related to your role, and may participate in mock drills or exercises simulating various emergency scenarios.