Operations Analyst/Sr. at MidAmerican Energy Company in Des Moines, Iowa

Job Description:

Position Title: Operations Analyst/Sr.

Location: Des Moines, IA, United States

Description:
The operations analyst conducts operational and cost benefit studies, surveys and research to support development or revision of objectives, policies, practices and programs. The operations analyst also coordinates and participates in major cost and process improvement initiatives and projects, and provides technical support in managing the business unit's financial performance.

Responsibilities:
Under minimal direction, develop and recommend programs and methods to measure work performance, foster cost savings and improve efficiency. Work with renewable generation business unit management to analyze data sets, and built data tables. Responsible to maintain areas weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements. Identify areas for cost control, including direct allocations of corporate costs and process efficiency improvements; where appropriate, participate in development and implementation of action plan. (20-25%)

Work with renewable generation business unit management to identify sources of data and implement processes to support unit cost determination and ongoing tracking. (20-25%)

Develop methods and processes to provide more accurate and timely renewable generation business unit O&M and capital expenditure forecasts. (10-15%)

Review and verify proposed renewable generation business unit O&M budget and ten-year plan; identify significant issues and work with delivery business unit management to resolve issues and prioritize expenditures. (10-15%)

Review and investigate renewable generation operational issues. Participate in panels of inquiry as requested. (10-15%)

Work with renewable generation business unit personnel with documentation and support for significant formal and blanket capital project authorization requests. (5%)

Provide assistance in the management of storm recovery costs; review and verify storm cost invoices. Participate in storm recovery duties as needed. Act as a company liaison with outside entities such as mutual assistance contacts and insurance companies. (5%)

Coordinate and participate in major improvement initiatives such as the storm plan, system reliability plans and compliance. (5%)

Conduct feasibility studies, surveys and research to support development or revision of objectives, policies, practices and programs. (5%)

Provide technical leadership to staff. (5%)

Provide technical input to assist in development of project planning. (5%)

Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned. (0-5%)

Demonstration of knowledge and understanding of human performance improvement techniques.

Evaluate present practices and implement processes, concepts, training and tools to prevent, detect and correct human errors that may adversely impact the safe, reliable operation of the electric transmission and distribution system.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering or related field or equivalent work experience (Typically six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree).

Six or more years' experience related to utility and/or business operations or equivalent.

Eight or more years' experience related to utility and/or business operations or equivalent required for the senior operations analyst role.

Advanced leadership skills to direct the activities of individuals and/or teams toward the accomplishment of goals.

Effective analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills to recognize patterns in data, information or events to draw logical conclusions and to make recommendations for action.

Proficient skills in excel, access and sequel database inquiries.

Planning skills to develop plans and forecasts and to manage and coordinate projects.

Effective oral and written communication skills to effectively present information and persuade opinion.

Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

About US:
MidAmerican Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power-generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation.

About the Team:
At MidAmerican Energy Company, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. MidAmerican Energy Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.


JOB INFO

Job Identification: 10002478

Job Category: Business Optimization

Posting Date: 2025-03-20

Apply Before: 2025-04-07T21:00:00+00:00

Job Schedule: Full time


Locations: 4299 NW Urbandale Drive, Urbandale, IA, 50322, US

Salary Range: $90,200-122,000


Business: MidAmerican Energy Company



Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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