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Title: Utility Portfolio Planner I
nCompany: Peoples Gas System
nState and City: Florida - Tampa
nShift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days
nLaunch Your Career in Energy Analytics & Natural Gas Planning
nAre you passionate about analytics, forecasting, data modeling, and solving complex business challenges? Do you enjoy turning data into insights that help organizations make smarter decisions?
nPeoples Gas is seeking a Gas Portfolio Planner I to join our team. In this role, you'll help support the planning, forecasting, and optimization of our natural gas portfolio while working alongside experienced professionals across engineering, business planning, operations, and energy markets. You'll gain exposure to natural gas supply planning, forecasting, analytics, and portfolio management that directly supports safe, reliable, and affordable energy service across Florida.
nWhether you're early in your career or looking to expand your experience in energy analytics, economics, engineering, data analysis, or utility planning, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while continuing to grow professionally. Open to other levels based on experience.
nWhat You'll Do
nAs a Gas Portfolio Planner I , you will perform analyses, develop reports, maintain critical business data, and support portfolio strategies that help optimize Peoples Gas' natural gas resources and operations.
nKey Responsibilities
nAnalyze Natural Gas Portfolio Assets
nnnConduct studies and perform analyses related to:
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nnNatural gas supply contracts
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nnTransportation agreements
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nnStorage assets
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nnGas costs
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nnCapacity release agreements
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nnSupport decision-making through financial and operational analysis.
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n nMaintain Business-Critical Data & Models
nnnGather, validate, and quality-check data from internal and external sources.
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nnUpdate and maintain gas portfolio models.
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nnEnsure accurate data is available for forecasting and planning activities.
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n nSupport Demand Forecasting
nnnUpdate forecasting models using:
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nnWeather trends
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nnCustomer growth and attrition
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nnDemand-side management information
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nnHelp forecast future natural gas demand needs.
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n nPerform Portfolio & Market Analytics
nnnSupport monthly natural gas position reporting.
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nnAnalyze data used to evaluate portfolio performance.
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nnAssist with daily portfolio optimization activities.
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n nCollaborate with Trading & Planning Teams
nnnProvide analytical support for natural gas trading activities.
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nnParticipate in daily planning discussions and strategy development.
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nnHelp develop models that support trading and operational decisions.
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n nWhat Success Looks Like
nIn this role, you'll be successful when you:
nnnDeliver accurate, timely analysis and reporting.
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nnDevelop strong analytical and forecasting skills.
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nnBuild trusted relationships across multiple departments.
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nnContinuously improve models, data quality, and reporting processes.
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nnDemonstrate curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn.
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n nRequired Qualifications
nEducation
nBachelor's Degree, from an accredited college or university, in one of the following fields:
nnnEconomics
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nnEngineering
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nnMathematics
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nnStatistics
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n nExperience
nnnMinimum of one (1) year of system planning and modeling experience.
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nnExperience using analytical tools and data to solve business problems.
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n nRequired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)
nForecasting & Analytics
nnnBasic knowledge of demand forecasting concepts.
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nnUnderstanding of statistical methods used to analyze historical trends and support future demand projections.
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n nAdvanced Excel & Data Analysis Skills
nnnExperience building spreadsheet models.
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nnProficiency with:
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nnPivot Tables
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nnVLOOKUP/HLOOKUP
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nnData indexing
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nnComplex charting and reporting.
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n nDatabase & Reporting Skills
nnnBasic knowledge of databases.
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nnAbility to retrieve, organize, and integrate data into models and reports.
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n nProfessional Competencies
nnnStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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nnAbility to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
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nnStrong attention to detail and data accuracy.
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nnEffective communication and teamwork skills.
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nnAbility to learn quickly and adapt to changing business needs.
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n nNatural Gas & Energy Market Knowledge
nnnBasic understanding of interstate natural gas pipeline operations.
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nnFamiliarity with:
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nnTransportation agreements
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nnGas supply contracts
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nnCapacity release contracts
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nnStorage agreements.
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n nPreferred Qualifications
nEducation
nnMaster's Degree or other advanced degree in Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related discipline.
n nExperience
nnThree (3) or more years of natural gas system planning experience.
n nTechnical Skills
nnnExperience with Visual Basic for Applications (VBA).
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nnKnowledge of database design and planning concepts.
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nnFamiliarity with stochastic modeling techniques.
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nnExperience with forecasting, optimization, or utility analytics.
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n nIncident Response Assignment
nOur community relies on Peoples Gas to respond swiftly and effectively to all types of incidents, including but not limited to major storm events (e.g., extreme cold, tropical storms, hurricanes), gas leaks, equipment failures, environmental hazards, and other emergencies that may impact public safety or service continuity.
nPeoples Gas depends on each team member to fulfill their primary and/or alternate roles and responsibilities during such incidents. As a Team Member of Peoples Gas, you will be assigned an Incident Response Assignment, receivetraining related to your role, and may participate in mock drills or exercises simulating various emergency scenarios.
nWhy Join Peoples Gas?
nAt Peoples Gas, you'll have the opportunity to work on projects that directly support Florida's growing energy needs while building expertise in utility planning, forecasting, business analytics, and energy markets.
nYou'll collaborate with professionals across engineering, operations, regulatory, and business planning functions while gaining exposure to real-world energy challenges that impact customers every day.
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nnnEnergy forecasting & demand modeling
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nnNatural gas markets & trading analysis
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nnPortfolio optimization & strategy
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nnEnergy analytics & quantitative modeling
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nnAdvanced Excel (VBA), SQL, data analysis
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nnIntegrated Resource Planning (IRP)
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nnPipeline, storage, and gas supply analysis
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n1 to 3 years of experience in forecasting, modeling, analytics, planning, simulation, engineering analysis, or quantitative problem solving. Experience may come from utility, energy, manufacturing, telecommunications, consulting, research, internships, co-ops, or academic projects where you applied data and analytical tools to solve complex problems.
nIndustrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Systems Engineering, Energy Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Python, R, MATLAB, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or similar analytical toolsForecasting, simulation, optimization, or predictive modelingEngineering economics or economic analysisStatistical analysis and quantitative modelingEnergy, utility, manufacturing, logistics, telecommunications, or infrastructure industries.
nEngineering design projects involving forecasting, simulation, optimization, or modelingDemand forecasting, load forecasting, or capacity planning. Operations research or quantitative analysis. Data analytics, statistical modeling, or predictive analytics. Building Excel, SQL, Python, MATLAB, R, or similar analytical models. Utility, energy, manufacturing, logistics, telecommunications, or transportation industries. Applying engineering principles to solve complex business problems
nNearest Major Market: Tampa
nJob Segment: Pipeline, SQL, Database, Civil Engineer, Supply Chain, Energy, Technology, Engineering, Operations
Worksite address
tampa, FL, 33646, US
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