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.

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The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities and requirements. Other duties may be assigned.