Network Planning Analyst
- Recruiter
- Northern Gas Networks
- Location
- Sunderland, Tyne and Wear
- Salary
- Circa £32k per annum dependent upon skills & experience
- Posted
- 07 Apr 2017
- Closes
- 30 Apr 2017
- Ref
- 11941
- Sectors
- Engineering, Environmental & Green, Gas & Renewables, Utilities, Scientific & Pharmaceutical, Utilities, Oil, Gas & Energy
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Network Planning Analyst
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Network Planning Analyst to join our Network Planning & Capacity team. As Planning Analyst you will use network modelling tools to undertake a range of analytical tasks to support the business across several areas as noted below:-
Principal Accountabilities:
- Network Model building
- Build new network models on Graphical Falcon using the latest annual gas demand forecasts.
- Assessment of network storage requirements and demand forecasts to produce the offtake capacity figures which support the annual gas booking process.
- Annual validation of the network models to ensure reliability.
- Build of Pressure Regulating Installation (PRI) models using PRISM to forecast capacity utilisation and associated upgrade strategy.
- Formulation of Project Requirement Datasheets for PRI's and liaison with designers; project managers and other involved parties carrying out upgrade work.
Load Enquiries
- Determine the impact of new loads requiring direct connection to the Local Transmission System.
- Understand the impact of increased loads at existing sites.
- Assess the impact of new "unconventional" sources of gas on the Local Transmission System, namely Biomethane, onshore gas fields, land-fill gas, coal-bed methane and shale gas.
- Identification of specific reinforcement and other capacity issues.
Operational Support
- Analysis to provide information for Non Routine Operations, emergencies and Inline Inspections.
- Provision of data to support Major Projects.
Interruption
- Calculation of requirement of interruptible capacity on the network
- Assessment of any interruption bids in terms of capacity offered and the cost of interrupting customers
- Identification of alternative, possibly less costly, reinforcement schemes.
Policy and Regulation
- Attendance at IGEM/Ofgem/Energy Networks Association and Joint Office (UNC modification) workgroups
- Network Planning Procedures - review and update; development of new documents
- Regulatory Reporting - compilation of reports and provision of data; preparation of associated procedures. Regulatory measure development for Local Transmission System assets.
Technical Knowledge & Experience:
- No specific gas knowledge is necessary as full training will be given, however you must have a high level of numerical and mathematical ability. Full training will be provided to ensure a robust understanding of the appropriate systems (Graphical Falcon, PRISM) and techniques used to carry out LTS Planning activities.
- Ability to work to tight timescales whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy and performance.
- Excellent team working, customer orientation and communication skills.
Qualifications required (desirable or essential):
Essential Criteria
- High level numerical and mathematical ability
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Excellent logical and analytical skills
- Excellent communication skills: verbal, written and numerical
- Strong team player, whilst also having the ability to work on their own initiative
- Experienced user of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook etc.)
- Proactive attitude
- A full UK driving license
Desirable Criteria
- Higher education, preferably to a degree level, in a technical discipline
- Knowledge of appropriate Legislation, NGN Policy, and Procedures
- Knowledge of gas or utility network
- Prior knowledge or experience of using analytical tools such as Graphical Falcon, PRISM
The Package
- Personal Contract - Permanent
- Circa £32k per annum dependent upon skills & experience
- 40 Hours per week
- Bonus - Up to 10% based upon both personal & corporate objectives.
- SSP for first 5 working days, then occupational sick pay
- Competitive Stakeholder pension scheme (5/10)
- 25 days annual leave per annum, plus statutory bank holidays
- Flexible benefits scheme, includes salary sacrifice options such as cycle to work, childcare vouchers, private healthcare, travel insurance, gym membership and much more
- Plus other family friendly policies, maternity/paternity pay, volunteering policy etc..