Position is flexible to sit in anyone of the following headquarter locations:  Virginia Beach, VA; Atlanta, GA or Naperville, IL

 

Performs analysis of data regarding the pipeline safety management system to measure pipeline safety effectiveness and assists in developing action plans to enhance pipeline safety effectiveness in support of Virginia Natural Gas (VNG’s) Pipeline Safety Management System (PSMS) Program.  Responsible for identifying and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) for measuring pipeline safety effectiveness and making data driven recommendations as needed to achieve positive results and to reduce or eliminate risks.  Responsible for developing processes, process flow diagrams, and procedures in support of VNG’s PSMS Program.  Responsible for leading pipeline safety related event learnings and drafting reports and materials to share learnings across Southern Company Gas. 

Functional Expertise:

Extracts data from various sources including Work Management and Field Workforce systems, GIS, compliance tracking database, cathodic protection data base, other reports and similar sources, working closely with the Southern Company Gas EDGE team – Enterprise Decision Support and Data Governance Identifies new sources for data extraction to perform analysis on process key performance indicators (KPIs). Recognizes where gaps in data and processes exists and monitors the mitigation actions implemented to close the gaps. Creates visual presentations, reports, and dashboards (tables, charts, graphs, etc.) in Microsoft Power BI, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.  Demonstrates working knowledge of the PSMS standard – American Petroleum Institute Recommended Practice (API RP) 1173.

Business Acumen:

Using advanced data analysis skills, conducts research and analyzes data to identify risks to the pipeline system and trends when analyzing process KPIs. Creates and maintains VNG’s PSMS dashboards comprised of KPIs in Microsoft Power BI and works with the EDGE team to draft user stories for data the EDGE team will use to create enterprise dashboards. Using advanced data analysis skills, assists with the building of plans for the mitigation of risks and threats to the pipeline’s operation. Tracks and reports effectiveness of mitigation actions and assists in developing additional corrective actions as needed. Develops and tracks essential PSMS documents and records as required. Monitor and report trends from VNG’s Organization Learning and Corrective Action/ Preventative Action Programs (OLR & CAPA). Develop and present complex pipeline safety material to various audiences throughout VNG.

Engagement:

Perform data analysis across multiple business units and subject areas. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop processes, process flow diagrams, and procedures to meet both technical and non-technical requirements. Provide departmental stakeholders with performance metrics relative to their areas of responsibility. Perform other reasonable essential duties as assigned.

Driving Results:

Provides forward thinking supported by quantitative analysis to identify leading performance indicators. Generate concise summaries based on analysis results for management.

 

Education, Certifications/Licenses:  

Required: 

BS degree in a technical and/or analytical field 

Preferred: 

BS degree in Engineering (Process, Systems, Mechanical, Industrial, or Chemical), Computer Science, Business, or other technical field Professional certificate(s) and/or license in field of expertise is preferred

 

Related Work Experience:

Analyst I:

Required: 

5+ years experience with the following: Technical and analytics experience. Performing analysis across multiple business units and subject areas. Ability to generate concise summaries based on analysis. Ability to develop processes, process flow diagrams, and procedures to meet both technical and non-technical requirements.

Preferred: 

5+ years experience involving the energy services or utility industry. 4+ years experience with Safety Management Systems. 4+ years experience involving risk management and root cause analysis. 4+ years experience with American Petroleum Institute Recommended Practice 1173 (API RP 1173), PHMSA regulation knowledge, and experience including 49 CFR Parts 191-199. 2+ years experience in the field involving energy services or utility industry. Working knowledge of analytical techniques including stochastic, data aggregation and correlation methodologies.

Applicant may possess a combination of equivalent education and work experience. 

 

Specific Skills & Knowledge: 

Required:  

Strong analytical skills and ability to solve problems Ability to effectively communicate key findings of complex information at a high level MS Power BI, Excel, PowerPoint – advanced proficiency Other MS Office applications High degree of initiative and ability to work independently and collaboratively Sound judgment in use of oral and written communication   Working knowledge of data analytics through Visual Basic, C++, Python, or equivalent programming language Strong attention to detail Ability to develop and present complex information to various audiences (individual contributors and company leadership)

Preferred: 

Ability to develop robust processes, process flow diagrams, and procedures

 

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:  

Position is located in an office environment. Keyboarding and viewing reports online = 90%. Travel = 10%.   

 

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 of employees in the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities.