Gas Supply Analyst

JOB SUMMARY:

The Gas Supply Analyst administers ENSTAR's gas supply portfolio; monitors gas purchases, accounting, and transportation activities on ENSTAR's pipelines; and is responsible for modeling future gas needs, purchase costs, and transportation fees. This position also supports gas supply negotiations, gas control operations and inter-departmental processes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop and maintain system for monitoring, reviewing, and analyzing gas demand.
• Develop and maintain system for monitoring, reviewing, and analyzing gas supply market.
• Support gas forecasting modeling software Gas Day/Gas Hour and gas nominations systems Iliamna and Susitna.
• Assist with ENSTAR's development of supply, storage, and transportation plans for long-term and short-term gas supply requirements.
• Manage and administer gas supply and storage contracts.
• Follow Cook Inlet gas supply market news, pipeline tariffs, AOGCC filings, regulatory proceedings to keep the Gas Supply team informed.
• Provide training support to Gas Control team regarding the methods and procedures for daily gas forecasting and gas purchasing.
• Provide Gas Supply support to Regulatory and Accounting teams.
• Communicate with internal departments and external gas producers, pipeline companies, and other utilities to build strong business relationships.
• Support ENSTAR's transportation customers and monitor their activities for regulatory and contractual compliance.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Four-year degree in Project Management, Computer Science, Economics or related field required;
• Minimum of five years' progressively responsible work experience, including substantial experience in forecasting and modeling is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to use/learn other technologies.
• Knowledge of natural gas supply market and gas industry operation.
• Must possess a valid Alaska Driver's License and be qualified to operate a vehicle under the conditions of the ENSTAR's Driving Policy.
• Ability to pass a background, past employment, credit, drug, and driving record screening.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent analytical, project management and organizational skills with the ability to evaluate data. Demonstrated financial and business-related problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to effectively work with contractors, consultants, governmental agencies, and other departments/personnel to accomplish ENSTAR's objectives.
• Ability to manage and support multiple projects.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to make independent decisions based on available information.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and is open to take on a variety of operational challenges.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must maintain a positive work atmosphere through effective interactions and communications with co-workers, customers and management.
• Must maintain a safe environment for co-workers, customers and the public through adherence to established safety standards and timely reporting of potential hazards.
• Must adhere to ENSTAR's policies and procedures related to the code of business ethics, compliance, responsible use of assets, and all applicable state and federal laws.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Occasionally

Continuously

Frequently

1. Sitting

x

2. Standing

x

3. Walking

x

4. Bending Over

x

5. Crawling

6. Climbing

7. Reaching Overhead

x

8. Crouching

9. Kneeling

10. Balancing

11. Pushing or pulling

12. Talking

x

13. Repetitive use of hands/arms

x

14. Repetitive use of legs

x

15. Grasping

16. Lifting

10lbs or less

x

11 to 25 lbs

x

26 to 50 lbs.

51 to 75 lbs

76 to 100 lbs

Over 100lbs

17. Carrying

10lbs or less

x

11 to 25 lbs

x

26 to 60 lbs

51 to 75 lbs

76 to 100lbs

Over 100lbs

18. Eye/hand coordination

x

19. Fine Manipulation

x

VISUAL ACUITY:

Occasionally

Continuously

Frequently

1. Close vision (clear at 20 "or less)

x

2. Distance vision (clear at 20' or more)

x

3. Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

4 Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while

eyes are fixed on a given point)

x

5. Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)

x

6. Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

x

7. No special vision requirements

MENTAL EFFORT:

Occasionally

Continuously

Frequently

1. Thinking analytically

x

2. Communication

x

Using effective verbal communication

x

Using effective written communication

x

3. Handling stress & emotions

x

4. Concentrating on tasks

x

5. Discriminating colors

x

6. Remember details

x

7. Making decisions

x

8. Adjusting to changes

x

9. Examining/observing details

x

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

Occasionally

Continuously

Frequently

1. Inside

x

Hot/Heat

Cold

2. Outside