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AGL Services Company



Analyst, Corrosion

Greater Chicago Area, US - Civil Engineering, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, Oil & Energy

About AGL Resources








AGL Resources (NYSE: GAS) is an Atlanta-based energy services holding company with operations in natural gas distribution, retail operations, wholesale services and midstream operations. AGL Resources serves approximately 4.5 million utility customers through its regulated distribution subsidiaries in seven states. The company also serves approximately 630,000 retail energy customers and approximately 1.2 million customer service contracts through its SouthStar Energy Services joint venture and Pivotal Home Solutions, which market natural gas and related home services. Other non-utility businesses include asset management for natural gas wholesale customers through Sequent Energy Management and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. AGL Resources is a member of the S&P 500 Index. For more information, visit www.aglresources.com

The analyst corrosion control coordinates compliance workload for Nicor gas. The incumbent will be responsible for planning annual programs and allocating resources to maintain corrosion regulatory compliance for items including annual reads, bond checks, rectifier checks, and corrosion control remediation.















Functional Expertise:

• Monitors and manages corrosion control activities workload (annual reads, bi-monthly bonds, rectifiers and down controls) to meet regulatory requirements.


• Schedules work for corrosion field technicians in Advantex


• Demonstrates understanding of corrosion control regulatory compliance requirements.


• Applies for permits needed to perform corrosion control work


• Documents processes utilized in performing work to ensure repeatability and consistency

Business Acumen:

• Monitors program completion progress and prepares tracking reports.


• Prepares, updates, and distributes reports program status reports. Monitors status of pending work, reads, troubleshooting status, and as-built completions.


• Reviews and monitors completion information from the field for quality and accuracy.


• Monitors annual reads by Meter Reading and ensures that records are properly updated.


• Assist supervisors to ensure that work is completed in a cost effective manner.


• Prepares monthly status updates for department goals and KPI'sRecommends and assists with implementation of process improvements for the Corrosion Activities Department.


• Assists manager to with developing and monitoring budget


• Reviews and analyzes data to identify gaps / deficiencies and reports accordingly


• Monitors data integrity


• Integrates and analyzes data to evaluate for larger trends or patterns within the data

Engagement:

• Coordinates and communicates with Resource Management, Field Operations, Meter Reading, System Operations, Utility Business Systems (UBS), Information Technology (IT), and others.


• Participates in regulatory audits

Driving Results:

• Ensures that corrosion control work is completed by required compliance dates


• Makes resource allocation decisions for the Corrosion Department. (e.g. Contractor vs. company, moving tech to other areas, overtime work. etc)
  

Education, Certifications/Licenses:














Required:

• High School Diploma

Preferred:

• Associates or Bachelors Degree

Related Work Experience:








Required:

• 3+ years progressive experience with data integration, analysis, querying, and reporting

Preferred:

• Supervisory


• Project management


• Auditing


• Compliance management


• Information technology (IT)

Specific Skills & Knowledge:








Required:

• Excellent planning and organization skills.


• Strong analytical skills.


• Strong communication skills.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite


• Advanced proficiency with MS Excel


• Ability to utilize and query databases


• Attention to detail


• Ability to read, interpret, and implement codes, standards, and procedures


• Ability to identify process improvements and work with others to develop appropriate processes and procedures


• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Preferred:

• Understanding of pipeline systems and corrosion control practices.


• Knowledge of 49 CFR 192


• Proficiency with Advantex, CC&B, CORCON, Peoplesoft, Comshare, and/or GIS.


• Adept at managing to budgets and resource allocation planning.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• The incumbent works in an office environment.


• The incumbent may work near or with moving mechanical parts.


• The incumbent may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, or chemicals.


• The incumbent may be exposed to varying outdoor weather conditions.


• The incumbent may be exposed to excessive noise.


• The incumbent may be exposed to construction related activities


• This position occasionally requires prolonged standing or walking.


• This position occasionally requires the incumbent to reach above shoulder-level.


• This position occasionally requires the incumbent to bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl.


• This position requires the ability to lift up to 25 pounds.


• Occasional local travel.


• Keyboarding required in approx 60% - 80% of daily tasks

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.














Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.

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