Utility Asset Management Analyst

TECO Energy, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoples Gas System in Florida is seeking a Plant Accounting Analyst to ensure capital projects are tracked, classified, and placed into service. You’ll collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Finance and Corporate teams to support investment decisions and regulatory compliance, while improving asset records.

You’ll gain exposure to utility finance, capital projects, and financial systems, with opportunities to enhance forecasting, reporting, and process excellence in a dynamic energy

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years of distribution utility operations experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital project accounting from initiation to service.
• Review capital project costs and validate work order charges.
• Ensure regulatory and financial compliance.
• Support planning and forecasting with project estimates.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering and Accounting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Excel proficiency

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

College degree (preferred)

Tools

PowerPlan

SAP/ERP

WAM

Job description

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At Peoples Gas, we work to make lives better throughout Florida with safe, resilient, clean and affordable natural gas solutions. Our diverse and inclusive team serves more than 520,000 customers across Florida through operations in 14 service areas and our corporate headquarters.

We’re an innovative and collaborative company focused on building engaged and empowered team members who are valued and celebrated to drive our success.

You’ll find competitive pay, inclusive health and wellness programs, and wide-ranging training and professional development.

Whether it’s your first job or your next big move, Peoples Gas is a growing company with career opportunities that fit your future.

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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
• 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.

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 anIncident Response Assignment, receive trainingrelated to your role, and may participate inmock drills or exercisessimulating various emergency scenarios.