Careers

The Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia is highly innovative and is the largest non-profit natural gas joint action agency in the US. We manage the operations of multiple entities aggregating $610 million in annual revenues and $13 billion in assets. The Gas Authority is a professional work environment that values team members who desire to grow with our organization. We have an outstanding culture, competitive compensation, and excellent benefits.

Regulatory Compliance Analyst

The Regulatory Compliance Analyst position is directly responsible for communication and support of a defined list of up to 20 municipal corporations or Master Meter Operators (Subscribers) of the Subscribed Regulatory Compliance Service (SRCS), which is conducted in accordance with 49 CFR Parts 191, 192 and 40/199, and Georgia, Alabama, and Florida Public Service Commission Regulations, and is made available on a subscription basis to all Member and non-Member municipal natural gas systems in Georgia and selectively in other states, as well as certain Master Meter Operators.  Certain components of the service are also available to gas construction contractors.  Responsibilities of this position include program execution for gas operators and contractors, communication and administration of regulatory compliance programs, and compliance assistance.

Principle Responsibilities:

• Records Management – Assist in administration and execution of standardized, centralized, web-based records system for the purpose of demonstrating each subscriber’s compliance with applicable sections of the Pipeline Safety Code and related regulations.  Assist defined group of Subscribers with initial setup, training, data entry and retrieval in SRCS database.
• Operator Qualification – Assist in administration and execution of centralized, web-based Operator Qualification program developed by the GMA Gas Section including facilitation of training, testing, and program updating.  Assist defined group of Subscribers with initial setup, training, data entry and retrieval in Gas Section database.
• Report Preparation – Assist in administration and execution of program for preparation of reports required by state Public Service Commissions and the US DOT Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, as well as other, special reports as the needs arise.
• Regulatory Representation – Assist in representation of subscribers individually and collectively in dealings with state Public Service Commissions including inspection preparation, attendance, and response, seeking uniform treatment for all subscribers with regard to inspection and enforcement.  Participate in informational and trainings sessions related to proposed and new regulations.
• Systems Manuals – Assist in administration and execution of a program to train and assist subscribers in customizing SRCS master manuals to the specifics of their systems and ensuring new code requirements are integrated into their Operations & Maintenance Manuals, Procedures Manuals, Welding Manuals, Emergency Response Plans, Public Awareness Plans, Anti-Drug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Plans, and Distribution Integrity Management Plans.  Assist defined group of Subscribers with initial setup, training, customization, and content implementation and interpretation of master manuals.
• Communications – Responsible for informing a defined group of subscribers of on-going activities affecting them individually and the industry as a whole.  Communication is accomplished through SRCS staff meetings, individual and group subscriber meetings, the Annual Membership Meeting, Regional Meetings, newsletter articles, and the SRCS website.
• Budgeting and Planning – Responsible for participating in the establishment of goals and objectives for the subscribed programs. Provide input for budget preparation.
• Gas Industry Associations –Participate in American Public Gas Association, Southern Gas Association, and GMA Gas Section as deemed necessary and appropriate by SRCS Manager.
• Administration – Work with other departments to keep informed of organization initiatives and directives to assist in communication to general Membership.
• Office Space – Establish and maintain office space within personal residence using furnishings, equipment, and supplies provided by the Gas Authority unless appropriate office space is identified in another location.
• Travel – Requires 60 – 80% travel consisting of day- and overnight trips; includes subscriber travel, staff meeting travel, and gas industry travel.

 A Qualified Candidate Will Have the Following:

• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Related Technical Field, or equivalent related industry experience.
• A minimum of 5 years experience in gas distribution operations.
• Knowledge of Pipeline Safety Code and related regulations.
• Working knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word; Adobe Acrobat, as well as proprietary compliance-related applications.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Please note this position requires 60 – 80% travel, consisting of day and overnight trips; includes subscriber travel, staff meeting travel, and gas industry travel.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please submit resumes and references to jobs@gasauthority.com.

Operations Trainer

The Operations Trainer position

is directly responsible for coordinating and delivering natural gas pipeline safety and related training to a defined group of Gas Authority Members as part of the Gas Authority Training Program (the “Program”) using the Energy WorldNet online platform for training, evaluating, and recordkeeping.  This position will also assist other Trainers serving other groups of Members that are participating in the Program.

The Program includes general natural gas training, general safety training, and natural gas Operator Qualification training and evaluating.  The Program may be expanded to include non-Member SRCS Subscribers and SRCS Contractor-Subscribers.

Principle Responsibilities:

• Scheduling – Monitor training and evaluating needs of assigned Program participants and schedule dates, times, and locations for on-site or virtual sessions to review training and perform evaluations.
• Training – Review training status of assigned Program participants’ employees.  Conduct onsite or virtual training sessions when necessary.
• Evaluating – Maintain authorized evaluator status with Energy WorldNet.  Conduct evaluation sessions with assigned Program participants.
• Recordkeeping – Monitor training histories and OQ documentation of assigned Program participants.
• Collaboration – Meet regularly with Training Program Manager and other Trainers to discuss experiences and needs of Program participants to ensure complete, consistent, and compliant delivery of training services.
• Communications – Responsible for informing assigned Program participants of status of Program, current needs, upcoming group sessions, and other aspects of Program delivery.
• Budgeting and Planning – Responsible for participating in the establishment of goals and objectives for the training program. Provide input for budget preparation.
• Gas Industry Associations –Participate in American Public Gas Association, Southern Gas Association, and GMA Gas Section as deemed necessary and appropriate by SRCS Manager.
• Administration – Work with other departments to keep informed of organization initiatives and directives to assist in communication to general Membership.
• Office Space – Establish and maintain office space within personal residence using furnishings, equipment, and supplies provided by the Gas Authority unless appropriate office space is identified in another location.
• Travel – Requires 60 – 80% travel consisting of day and overnight trips; includes Member travel, staff meeting travel, and gas industry travel.

 A Qualified Candidate Will Have the Following:

• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Related Technical Field, or equivalent related industry experience.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in gas distribution operations.
• Knowledge of Pipeline Safety Code and related regulations.
• Working knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word; Adobe Acrobat, as well as proprietary compliance-related applications.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Please note this position requires 60 – 80% travel, consisting of day and overnight trips; includes subscriber travel, staff meeting travel, and gas industry travel.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please submit resumes and references to jobs@gasauthority.com.

Senior Transportation and Storage Analyst

The Senior Transportation and Storage Analyst position will work with cross functional teams that provide critical timely information so that adequate gas supply and storage decisions on multiple pipelines can be appropriately nominated and scheduled for delivery while meeting full requirements. The ability to meet deadlines, effective communication skills, and the attentive minimization of costs to members and partners are key components to this position.

Senior Transportation and Storage Analyst Responsibilities:

• Analyze member demand, transportation agreements and storage contracts to appropriately nominate to meet forecast needs
• Monitor pipeline scheduled quantities and institute adjustments as necessary
• Monitor forecasts, actual usage, and maintain position reports daily
• Interact with member cities, coworkers, suppliers, pipelines on an ongoing timely basis
• Research and document transportation differences during monthly reconciliation
• Monitor pipeline bulletin board notices and handle adjustments to comply as necessary
• Ensure supporting pipeline and billing documentation aligns with internal reports and database

 A Qualified Candidate Will Have the Following:

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in a related field (preferably business or other technical discipline)
• 5+ years of experience in gas transportation preferred with an understanding of operations on interstate pipelines
• Ability to communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and present ideas and data in a clear, concise manner
• Advanced Excel analytical capability to work with functions and VBA
• Database skills, with a preferred knowledge of programming language applications (Python and/or R)
• Prior experience scheduling on Kinder Morgan’s DART EBB, specifically Southern Natural, and/or Williams 1Line EBB, specifically Transco, are both strongly preferred

The position requires some travel and overtime/after hours support, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Due to the nature of pipeline deadlines and scheduling cycles on-call time will be required as well.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please submit resumes and references to jobs@gasauthority.com.