Specialist, Natural Gas Leak Survey

The purpose of this position is to develop, manage, and coordinate field-facing, asset inspection, data collection and data maintenance initiatives for Southern Company Gas (Gas); to oversee data transfer activities within Gas asset inspection and asset management applications. This role provides field data coordinator support across a variety of programs – including but not limited to Asset Protection, GIS, Legacy Cross Bore, Leak Survey and Emissions Survey. This role also provides strategic and technical direction in the development/maintenance of field asset data collection applications to support GIS, Field Operations, Compliance, Sustainability, R&D, and other stakeholders. 

Major Job Responsibilities

• •  Analyzes field inspection, asset performance, leak survey, emissions survey, and geospatial data to identify trends, anomalies, risks, and opportunities for improvement.

• •  Coordinates and supports the maintenance of asset field inspection data collection applications

• •  Importing data into Maximo

• •  Provides content and document management via various applications

• •  Serves as Subject Matter Expert on asset field inspection data collection requests and outlines requirements

• •  Assists with the execution of field application testing and the documentation of defects

• •  Performs data quality reviews, validation, and root-cause to ensure accuracy, completeness, and data integrity.

• •  Supports the development of IT systems and applications related to asset data, asset performance, compliance assurance, and/or operational efficiency

• •  Maintains PHMSA regulation knowledge and experience including 49 CFR Part 192

• •  Demonstrates ability to enhance program management functions by pursuing opportunities for improvement of existing methods, tools, or workflows

• •  Audits the performance of leak survey (in accordance with the Leak Survey Manual) and conduct analytical reviews to verify compliance with Company standards and regulatory requirements.

• •  Ensures data transfers into the gas leak survey application are established and functional.

• •  Provides analytical decision support to Program Managers field inspection data validation, management, reporting, and visualization.

• •  Analyzes current business processes and system data to recommend best practice field inspection data collection solutions.

• •  Interfaces with the Technology Organization and vendors for the MALD technologies to drive improvements in the collection, reporting, and data analytics solutions for MALD survey data.

• •  Assists with development and maintenance of dashboards, forms, and sites in executing QA/QC of the various field inspection and maintenance programs 

• •  Builds and maintains cohesive working relationships with internal and external, application customers.

Education and Experience

Required: Level I

• •  Bachelor’s degree in Geography/GIS, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, or 5+ years of relevant work experience in data analytics and data visualization with data quality control/assurance.

Required: Level II

• •  Bachelor’s degree in Geography/GIS, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, or 5+ years of relevant work experience with advanced proficiency in data analytics and data visualization with data quality control/assurance.

• •  Minimum of 2+ years of natural gas pipeline, utility, or local distribution company experience.

• •  Working towards professional certification in related field.

Required: Level III

• •  Master’s degree in technical field (i.e., GIS Data Analytics, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems) and 7+ years of demonstrated expertise in enterprise data analytics and data visualization with data quality control/assurance.

• •  Minimum of 2+ years of pipeline or local distribution company leak survey experience.

• •  Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing business processes through data-driven insights.

• •  Professional certification in related field (i.e., Esri ArcGIS Professional, Certified Analytics Professional, Microsoft certified.

• •  Experience in SQL, Python, and GIS

• •  Presentation of Analysis Results

• Preferred

• •  2+ years pipeline or local distribution company experience

• •  Master’s degree in a technical field.

Related Work Experience

Required

• •  Working knowledge of some combination of the following applications:  ESRI ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcSDE, Gas Leak Survey application, SQL, Maximo, Smartsheet, Power BI, and Excel, including Pivot Tables and VLookup.

• •  Effective written/verbal communication

• •  Work with existing job aids and standards and assist in the development and roll-out of new procedures, as needed.

• •  Proven data, analytical, and problem-solving skills, including performing data quality reviews and identifying trends to ensure data integrity.

• •  Assist in the development and deployment of field data collection systems including Esri mobile applications, pending Maximo program module releases, and/or leak survey applications

• •  Experience with field GPS, leak survey, emissions survey, and cross bore data collection activities

• •  Experience with content and document management applications with integrations into workflow

Specific Skills & Knowledge

Required

• •  Ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies

• •  Ability to function independently and as a team leader

• •  Ability to handle multiple assignments and changing priorities

• •  Ability to work effectively with limited direct supervision

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• •  Approximately 25% field work, including extensive walking in varying weather and environmental conditions.

    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.

Education and Experience

Required: Level I

• •  Bachelor’s degree in Geography/GIS, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, or 5+ years of relevant work experience in data analytics and data visualization with data quality control/assurance.

Required: Level II

• •  Bachelor’s degree in Geography/GIS, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, or 5+ years of relevant work experience with advanced proficiency in data analytics and data visualization with data quality control/assurance.

• •  Minimum of 2+ years of natural gas pipeline, utility, or local distribution company experience.

• •  Working towards professional certification in related field.

Required: Level III

• •  Master’s degree in technical field (i.e., GIS Data Analytics, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems) and 7+ years of demonstrated expertise in enterprise data analytics and data visualization with data quality control/assurance.

• •  Minimum of 2+ years of pipeline or local distribution company leak survey experience.

• •  Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing business processes through data-driven insights.

• •  Professional certification in related field (i.e., Esri ArcGIS Professional, Certified Analytics Professional, Microsoft certified.

• •  Experience in SQL, Python, and GIS

• •  Presentation of Analysis Results

• Preferred

• •  2+ years pipeline or local distribution company experience

• •  Master’s degree in a technical field.

Related Work Experience

Required

• •  Working knowledge of some combination of the following applications:  ESRI ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcSDE, Gas Leak Survey application, SQL, Maximo, Smartsheet, Power BI, and Excel, including Pivot Tables and VLookup.

• •  Effective written/verbal communication

• •  Work with existing job aids and standards and assist in the development and roll-out of new procedures, as needed.

• •  Proven data, analytical, and problem-solving skills, including performing data quality reviews and identifying trends to ensure data integrity.

• •  Assist in the development and deployment of field data collection systems including Esri mobile applications, pending Maximo program module releases, and/or leak survey applications

• •  Experience with field GPS, leak survey, emissions survey, and cross bore data collection activities

• •  Experience with content and document management applications with integrations into workflow

Specific Skills & Knowledge

Required

• •  Ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies

• •  Ability to function independently and as a team leader

• •  Ability to handle multiple assignments and changing priorities

• •  Ability to work effectively with limited direct supervision

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• •  Approximately 25% field work, including extensive walking in varying weather and environmental conditions.