Job Summary:
The purpose of this position is to facilitate and progress the on-boarding of new residential, commercial, and industrial customers to the utility’s distribution system and to manage the addition of incremental load to the existing customer base system in the most efficient manner possible. The incumbent in this role initiates and maintains relationships with various internal departments and will utilize rigorous project management and technical research skills to create and administer New Business designs in a timely manner as well as optimize designs such that they are both cost effective and fulfill the terms of corporate policies and standards.
Functional Expertise:
- Initiates new business projects within SCG’s corporate application for tracking new projects (ARM system)
- Responds to inquiries concerning natural gas availability from potential customers
- Evaluates and documents required project, general contractor, and applicant information for new customer additions or added load projects
- Progresses projects with applicants by obtaining and processing essential project information such as plats, site plans, load and pressure requirements, etc. and updates SCG’s corporate application for tracking new projects (ARM system)
- Advises internal departments of constructability issues during the application process
- Recognizes potential job site efficiencies and incorporates into gas main design
- Designs gas mains within SCG’s Geographic Information System (GIS) that will be required to serve the project. Sets up building points in SCG’s GIS system and submits to Mapping
- Generates budgets for new business projects and runs feasibility models inherent to SCG’s project tracking system (ARM system)
- Obtains authorization to spend capital dollars for the new project
- Creates main work units or work orders from the approved design that will be used to distribute work within a centralized scheduling system
- Advances and executes contracts with customers and payments expeditiously
Business Acumen:
- Formulates the most efficient routing of new gas mains and services to serve new residential, commercial, and industrial development
- Recognizes job site opportunities and proposes alternative gas main and service designs for system reliability and cost effectiveness
Engagement:
- Initiates and maintains long-standing relationships with internal departments
- Consults with engineering, construction, and operations resources on constructability and meter set issues for new projects
Driving Results:
- Expedites project design and financial approvals for gas construction projects
- Prioritizes and manages multiple projects simultaneously to optimize overall customer demand portfolio
Qualifications
Education, Certifications/Licenses and Related Work Experience:
Required:
• Valid Driver’s License
• BA/BS degree
OR
• 3+ years of gas utility experience
Preferred: Past experience working with Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
Specific Skills & Knowledge:
Required : MS Excel and Word proficiency
Preferred: Experience with SCG’s systems including SCG Work Management, GIS, and Project Costing (Accounting) systems
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
The incumbent works in an office environment with occasional trips to the field. This position occasionally requires walking of construction sites and could require the individual to bend, kneel, or crouch from time to time.
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.
About Southern Company Gas
Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), America’s premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states and approximately 600,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.com .
Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .
Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Job Identification: 12521
Job Category: Engineering
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Virginia Natural Gas
