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
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2. Standing
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3. Walking
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4. Bending Over
x
5. Crawling
6. Climbing
7. Reaching Overhead
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8. Crouching
9. Kneeling
10. Balancing
11. Pushing or pulling
12. Talking
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13. Repetitive use of hands/arms
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14. Repetitive use of legs
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15. Grasping
16. Lifting
10lbs or less
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11 to 25 lbs
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26 to 50 lbs.
51 to 75 lbs
76 to 100 lbs
Over 100lbs
17. Carrying
10lbs or less
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11 to 25 lbs
x
26 to 60 lbs
51 to 75 lbs
76 to 100lbs
Over 100lbs
18. Eye/hand coordination
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19. Fine Manipulation
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VISUAL ACUITY:
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Continuously
Frequently
1. Close vision (clear at 20 "or less)
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2. Distance vision (clear at 20' or more)
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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)
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5. Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
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6. Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)
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7. No special vision requirements
MENTAL EFFORT:
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Continuously
Frequently
1. Thinking analytically
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2. Communication
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Using effective verbal communication
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Using effective written communication
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3. Handling stress & emotions
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4. Concentrating on tasks
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5. Discriminating colors
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6. Remember details
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7. Making decisions
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8. Adjusting to changes
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9. Examining/observing details
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ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
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Continuously
Frequently
1. Inside
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Hot/Heat
Cold
2. Outside