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[Apply on Southern Company’s careers site →](https://emje.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/22207) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Southern Company](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/southern-company/) / Specialist, Natural Gas Leak Survey ## Job description The purpose of this position is to develop, manage, and coordinate field-facing, asset inspection, data collection and data maintenance initiatives for Southern Company Gas (Gas); to oversee data transfer activities within Gas asset inspection and asset management applications. This role provides field data coordinator support across a variety of programs – including but not limited to Asset Protection, GIS, Legacy Cross Bore, Leak Survey and Emissions Survey. This role also provides strategic and technical direction in the development/maintenance of field asset data collection applications to support GIS, Field Operations, Compliance, Sustainability, R&D, and other stakeholders. ### Major Job Responsibilities - Analyzes field inspection, asset performance, leak survey, emissions survey, and geospatial data to identify trends, anomalies, risks, and opportunities for improvement. - Coordinates and supports the maintenance of asset field inspection data collection applications - Importing data into Maximo - Provides content and document management via various applications - Serves as Subject Matter Expert on asset field inspection data collection requests and outlines requirements - Assists with the execution of field application testing and the documentation of defects - Performs data quality reviews, validation, and root-cause to ensure accuracy, completeness, and data integrity. - Supports the development of IT systems and applications related to asset data, asset performance, compliance assurance, and/or operational efficiency - Maintains PHMSA regulation knowledge and experience including 49 CFR Part 192 - Demonstrates ability to enhance program management functions by pursuing opportunities for improvement of existing methods, tools, or workflows - Audits the performance of leak survey (in accordance with the Leak Survey Manual) and conduct analytical reviews to verify compliance with Company standards and regulatory requirements. - Ensures data transfers into the gas leak survey application are established and functional. - Provides analytical decision support to Program Managers field inspection data validation, management, reporting, and visualization. - Analyzes current business processes and system data to recommend best practice field inspection data collection solutions. - Interfaces with the Technology Organization and vendors for the MALD technologies to drive improvements in the collection, reporting, and data analytics solutions for MALD survey data. - Assists with development and maintenance of dashboards, forms, and sites in executing QA/QC of the various field inspection and maintenance programs - Builds and maintains cohesive working relationships with internal and external, application customers. ### Education and Experience Required: Level I - Bachelor’s degree in Geography/GIS, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, or 5+ years of relevant work experience in data analytics and data visualization with data quality control/assurance. ### Required Level II - Bachelor’s degree in Geography/GIS, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, or 5+ years of relevant work experience with advanced proficiency in data analytics and data visualization with data quality control/assurance. - Minimum of 2+ years of natural gas pipeline, utility, or local distribution company experience. - Working towards professional certification in related field. Level III - Master’s degree in technical field (i.e., GIS Data Analytics, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems) and 7+ years of demonstrated expertise in enterprise data analytics and data visualization with data quality control/assurance. - Minimum of 2+ years of pipeline or local distribution company leak survey experience. - Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing business processes through data-driven insights. - Professional certification in related field (i.e., Esri ArcGIS Professional, Certified Analytics Professional, Microsoft certified. - Experience in SQL, Python, and GIS - Presentation of Analysis Results Preferred - 2+ years pipeline or local distribution company experience - Master’s degree in a technical field. ### Related Work Experience Required - Working knowledge of some combination of the following applications: ESRI ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcSDE, Gas Leak Survey application, SQL, Maximo, Smartsheet, Power BI, and Excel, including Pivot Tables and VLookup. - Effective written/verbal communication - Work with existing job aids and standards and assist in the development and roll-out of new procedures, as needed. - Proven data, analytical, and problem-solving skills, including performing data quality reviews and identifying trends to ensure data integrity. - Assist in the development and deployment of field data collection systems including Esri mobile applications, pending Maximo program module releases, and/or leak survey applications - Experience with field GPS, leak survey, emissions survey, and cross bore data collection activities - Experience with content and document management applications with integrations into workflow ### Specific Skills & Knowledge Required - Ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies - Ability to function independently and as a team leader - Ability to handle multiple assignments and changing priorities - Ability to work effectively with limited direct supervision ### Working Conditions/Physical Requirements - Approximately 25% field work, including extensive walking in varying weather and environmental conditions. ### 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. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 16, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 18, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 2 days - Location: Virginia Beach, VA, United States - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Southern Company’s careers site →](https://emje.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/22207) ## More jobs at Southern Company ### [Manager, Pipeline Safety](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/southern-company/jobs/c92d5449a74d6f10b3e1/) Virginia Beach, VA, United States ### [Coord New Business or Sr Coord New Business](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/southern-company/jobs/8aee7d9c9396b7e45929/) Virginia Beach, VA, United States ### [Fleet Mechanic](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/southern-company/jobs/984abdac8a07925295ba/) Ottawa, IL, United States ### [Maintenance & Technical Training Manager- Plant Hatch](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/southern-company/jobs/3612e7ef353edc79ffd1/) Baxley, GA, United States ### [Nuclear Technician - Plant Vogtle](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/southern-company/jobs/717e981d1d426896723d/) Waynesboro, GA, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Renewable Natural Gas Technician](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/waste-connections/jobs/90103c7adaf762b90be4/) Waste Connections · Uniontown, Alabama, United States of America ### [Business Operations – Gas Contracting, Damage Prevention & Leak Survey Intern- CO](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/xcel-energy/jobs/802e93653c10944b87b2/) Xcel Energy · Arvada, CO, United States of America +1 more ### [Natural Gas Scheduler](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/targa-resources/jobs/578e33afcc2b5d074891/) Targa Resources ### [Natural Gas Scheduling Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/targa-resources/jobs/8ee5e52f3d2f3f161a6e/) Targa Resources ### [Supervisor, Leak Survey](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eversource-energy/jobs/24e07b5e8773e11cae76/) Eversource Energy · Lawrence, MA, United States of America +2 more OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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