This position will be responsible for optimizing operations and maintenance of Southern Company Gas’ existing and future renewable natural gas (RNG) assets, including contract and environmental compliance, to drive performance, maintain reliability, and minimize production costs. The incumbent will be responsible for coordinating with internal (External/Environmental Affairs, Gas Operations, Engineering, Financial Planning & Analysis, Accounting, Billing, Supply Chain, etc.), and external (contract counterparties, third-party vendor/suppliers, etc.) stakeholders to ensure the operational and contractual performance of such assets meets the company’s financial and strategic objectives. **Job Responsibilities:** + Establish and track key performance indicators relevant to plant performance and contractual/environmental compliance + Lead development of O&M budgets and support development of revenue forecasts and routine/strategic capital plans + Track O&M spend to describe variances and perform budget updates + Coordinate internal/external resources to optimize plant performance, resolve O&M issues, and maintain reliability + Lead and coordinate efforts to ensure revenues are estimated, accrued, and invoiced, and fees (e.g., royalties, lease payments, etc.) are paid, in a timely manner + Provide capital project support through development of project rationales and business cases + Identify and maintain relationships with key vendors/suppliers and lead/coordinate efforts to establish materials/services contracts, as needed + Work with operations staff to coordinate materials/services for planned and unplanned outages + Provide oversight and coordinate efforts to ensure compliance with environmental laws, regulations, and permits, including implementing compliance programs for required monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting + Provide documentation to third parties to ensure compliance with state/federal renewable fuels programs + Provide documentation to internal partners to support company environmental reporting and disclosures + Support relationships and contract negotiations with counterparties **Job Requirements:** + Excellent communication skills – oral, written, and interpersonal required + Organizational skills, strategic and analytical thinking skills required + Experience managing multiple projects and working with multiple internal and external stakeholders simultaneously required + Broad understanding of Southern Company operations, systems, policies, and procedures + Strategic knowledge of vendor and procurement policies and procedures + Working knowledge of accounts payable, budgeting, and financial planning processes and reporting systems + Familiar with state/federal renewable fuels programs such as the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) + Demonstrated technical aptitude, with the ability to understand and apply that aptitude to develop working knowledge biogas upgrading technologies, renewable gas and pipeline operations + Ability to understand and manage contracts relevant to renewable gas and energy production/sales such as gas purchase agreements, site leases, off-take agreements, pipeline tariffs, etc. + Ability to understand environmental laws and regulations applicable to renewable gas operations (e.g., air/solid waste permits and regulations); working knowledge of landfill regulations a plus + Travel potentially up to 25% of the time, including out-of-state **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 in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities._ **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 www.southerncompany.com . 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 https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . 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: 13472 Job Category: Environmental & Forestry Job Schedule: Full time Company: AGL Services Company