Gas Control Analyst I, II, Sr.
Southern Company GasJob Summary The Gas Control Analyst collects, validates, analyzes, and visualizes operational data to support the safe, reliable, compliant, and efficient operation of natural gas transmission and distribution systems. The role converts data from SCADA, gas management, measurement, and related operational systems into actionable insights, dashboards, forecasts, and decision-support tools for Gas Control and partner organizations. The analyst also supports control room operations, regulatory compliance, alarm management, system performance monitoring, and continuous improvement. This position collaborates with Gas Control, Engineering, Field Operations, Gas Supply, Commercial, Information Technology, and Regulatory teams to strengthen system awareness, data quality, and operational decision-making. Grade Level: Exempt 4 to 6 Job Responsibilities Data Collection, Quality, and Governance Collect, consolidate, and maintain operational data from SCADA, gas management, measurement, historian, work management, and other approved data sources. Validate data for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and timeliness; investigate anomalies and coordinate correction of data-quality issues. Document data sources, definitions, calculation methods, assumptions, and business rules to promote consistent reporting and audit readiness. Develop repeatable data collection and reporting processes that reduce manual effort and improve reliability. Protect sensitive operational information and follow applicable data governance, cybersecurity, records-retention, and access-control requirements. Data Analysis, Reporting, and Visualization Analyze operational, measurement, alarm, capacity, balancing, and performance data to identify trends, exceptions, emerging risks, and improvement opportunities. Design, build, publish, and maintain Power BI dashboards, scorecards, and reports that provide clear, decision-ready information to Gas Control leadership and business partners. Develop key performance indicators, standardized metrics, data models, and automated reporting solutions aligned with business and compliance needs. Perform root-cause, variance, trend, and ad hoc analyses; communicate findings, limitations, and recommendations in clear business language. Use data storytelling and visualization best practices so dashboards and reports are accurate, intuitive, accessible, and appropriate for the intended audience. Monitor dashboard refreshes, data connections, and report performance; troubleshoot issues and coordinate resolution with data owners and Information Technology. System Monitoring and Operational Decision Support Monitor natural gas transmission and distribution system performance through SCADA, gas management, and operational applications. Identify abnormal operating conditions and provide timely analysis and recommendations to support risk mitigation. Support real-time and forward-looking decision-making through forecasting, system performance analysis, and scenario evaluation. Develop and maintain operational reports, system performance dashboards, and decision-support tools. Support system balancing, capacity management, outage coordination, and planning activities affecting Gas Control. Control Room Operations Support Support Gas Controllers during normal, abnormal, and emergency operating conditions. Assist with operating procedures, control room guidelines, analytical tools, and job aids. Support alarm rationalization, alarm performance analysis, alarm management, and SCADA system enhancements. Create and review SCADA work order requests related to field equipment malfunctions and data-quality concerns. Participate in emergency drills, contingency planning, incident reviews, and lessons-learned activities. Regulatory Compliance and Continuous Improvement Support compliance with applicable PHMSA Control Room Management requirements, state regulations, and company procedures. Maintain complete, accurate, and retrievable documentation suppo…