Asset Protection Manager

The Asset Projection Manager is accountable for the overall operation and budget for internal locating of natural gas facilities within the insourced territory at Atlanta Gas Light. The manager overseeing internal locating will currently have (42) direct reports - Locating Supervisors and (6023) indirect reports including all the internal locators.

This position is responsible for timely and accurate locating of buried natural gas facilities while minimizing locator at-fault damages. The Asset Protection Manager is responsible for the training and development of the internal locating team. This position is also accountable for damage prevention programs, right-of-way maintenance, submerged crossings, and aerial patrols.

Additionally, this position is responsible for communicating damage prevention policy regionally to all internal and external parties through active involvement in forums and meetings on this topic.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES BY COMPETENCY

Functional Expertise:

• Evaluates damages in support of company’s position in disputed cases.

• Evaluates performance of departmental contractors, vendors, and personnel.

• Responds to elevated issues from state regulators, excavators, and/or homeowners on damage prevention topics.

• Demonstrates proficiency with damage prevention regulations, industry standards, and internal policy. Works with key stakeholders to adopt policies and ensure procedures and accountabilities meet or exceed regulatory requirements.

• Maintains compliance with Asset Protection duties as required in Federal, State and/or local laws.

• Acts as a liaison between companies and various outside agencies.

• Initiates technology and process improvements and drives implementation of changes.

Business Acumen:

• Reviews and provides approval for monthly departmental financials. invoices, accruals, and liabilities.

• Prepares and administers the departmental budget and provides variance explanations.

• Resolves contract or billing disputes and performance non-compliance.

• Participate in trade associations.

• Conducts annual contract reviews and initiate and coordinate changes.

Engagement:

• Provides supervision and leadership to AP supervisors and staff.

• Oversees staff selection, development, and retention.

• Facilitates meetings with AP contractors and set contractor expectations.

• Communicates with other regional departments on damage prevention policies and expectations.

Driving Results:

• Utilizes a metrics scorecard to capture and communicate progress on goals and performance for both internal and contract locators.

• Leads all department safety initiatives.

• Monitors, directs, and implements best practices related to aerial pipeline patrols, marking procedures, right-of-way maintenance, encroachments, and submerged crossing inspections.

• Develops and provides monthly departmental statistics on performance and trends.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Certifications/Licenses:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, engineering, or recognized discipline

Or

• Equivalent academic education and operations experience

Preferred:

• Master’s degree – Technical or Business or Project Management Certification

Related Work Experience:

Required:

• 3+ years engineering and operations experience in a gas utility, pipeline transmission, or other energy/utility related field.

• 2+ years experience in various areas of analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.

• 2+ years of supervisory/management experience.

Preferred:

• Background in Damage Prevention and locating of buried facilities.

• PHMSA regulation and State Damage Prevention Law knowledge and experience.

Specific Skills & Knowledge:

Required:

• Knowledge of regulatory codes and state/local laws related to utility damage preventionKnowledge of regulatory codes and industry standards

• Project management

• Geographic Information Systems basic proficiency

• MS Office proficiency

• Leadership, analytical, communication, and presentation skills

Business writing proficiency

About Southern Company Gas

Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), America’s premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states and approximately 600,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.com .

Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit .

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 20569

Job Category: Gas Pipeline Operations & Maintenance

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: AGL Services Company