Analyst – Gas Control

The Analyst is responsible for assisting Gas Control Operators in maintaining the integrity of the natural gas Extra High Pressure and Distribution system in a safe, reliable and economic manner. This includes maintaining all gas accounting functions to ensure accuracy of delivered supplies for system operations with respective interstate pipelines, the Companys Commodity Operations and Transportation Customers (including electric-steam generation) Sections. Ensure that appropriate gas schedules are in place to provide sufficient gas supplies to meet service area Extra High Pressure and Distribution demand requirements. On behalf of Gas Control coordinate the Daily Morning Meeting between Gas Control and the Companys Energy Management Commodity Procurement and Scheduling Section. Coordinate the various city-gate capacity allocations among the New York Facilities members and third parties delivering gas to the service area. Create daily and ad-hoc reports utilizing Excel and Word. Utilize gas load forecasting models to predict gas demand.

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of work experience.

Preferred Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, Accounting, Finance, Statistics, English, or a related Discipline. and 2 years of relevant work experience performing or assisting in the development of technical studies or analyses.

Relevant Work Experience

• General knowledge of the gas system (Extra High Pressure, Distribution, or Supply Market,) Required.
• Proficient in the use of computer applications, such as Word, Excel (or comparable applications), Power Point, and the Internet for performing on-line research, Required.
• Knowledge in natural gas scheduling deliveries, nominations on interstate pipeline websites, and confirmation process, Preferred.
• 2 years Of experience in Gas or electric Commodity Procurement and Scheduling, Preferred.
• 2 years Of experience and/or previous access to Pipeline EBB's and Gas Day Operations (GDO) &/or equivalent, Preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver's License Required

Physical Demands

• Sit or stand to use a keyboard, mouse, and computer for the duration of the workday
• Ability to read small print and symbols

Additional Physical Demands

• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to travel within Company service territory, as necessary.

Core Responsibilities

• Assist Gas System Operators in maintaining the integrity of the Companys Natural Gas infrastructure by ensuring concurrent commodity schedules with real-time consumption. This includes daily interaction with the Companys connected Interstate Pipelines, the Companys Commodity Operations and Transportation Customers (including electric-steam generation) Sections, and direct connected generation procurement representatives.
• Generate, modify, and maintain all Gas Accounting Functions and required reports for both the Organization and Enterprise.
• Audit gas meter consumption data for discrepancies to identify malfunctioning equipment and ensure accuracy of Interstate Pipeline metered volumes.
• Coordinate with Planning to resolve metering discrepancies for connected generation resources.
• Serve as the Gas Control Representative in the Daily Morning Meeting between Gas Control and the Energy Managements Commodity Procurement and Scheduling Section. Early identification of potential commodity scheduling challenges for resolution is expected, with an emphasis on system reliability. Work with the On-Call Procurement Analyst to resolve same-day issues.
• Coordinate identification and distribution of city-gate capacity allocations among the New York Facilities members and third parties delivering gas to the service area in accordance with contractual obligations.
• Leverage Gas Load Forecasting models and historical data to forecast service territory and city-gate gas demand.
• Assist in the development and management of Departmental Emergency Response Plans and respond and support the Department during incident response.
• Create daily and ad-hoc reports utilizing Excel and Word.
• Perform other related tasks and assignments as required.

Minimum Salary: $85,000.00

Maximum Salary: $110,000.00