Operations Data Analyst

Summary of Position:

Performs tasks to provide high quality operational technology services in a manner that advances the Cooperative and promotes the strategic decisions of the board of trustees. Maintains, manages and modifies system software and applications.

Core Competencies:

Work effectively as an employee of Paulding Putnam and maintain good job behavior.

· Must be supportive of Cooperative business concepts and principals.

· Must be of high integrity, dependable and professional.

· Punctual and conscientious about work hours and perform overtime when requested. Communicate with supervisor when unable to work at the appointed time.

· Accept responsibility for the duties of your position. Work diligently toward complete accurate work assignments.

· Develop the necessary skills and knowledge to perform the duties of the position. Attend meetings and seminars as directed.

· Continually develop and recommend more efficient and effective ways of carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the position.

· Review and abide by established policies and procedures of the Cooperative.

· Must have a high regard for the safety of themselves and others. Promote safety in every activity and attend scheduled safety meetings as directed. Become familiar with and abide by the PPEC safety rules and procedures.

· Must have the desire to work as part of a team and contribute to the high morale in the organization. Promote teamwork through communication and cooperation. Treat co-workers in a professional manner and consider the opinions and personal needs of others.

· Accept and adapt positively to changes in your position and within the Cooperative. Develop a commitment to accept ongoing change.

· Be a positive influence within the Cooperative.

· Support the Cooperative’s mission by staying current with information to cultivate and project the Cooperative’s philosophy.

Job Responsibilities:

Within the limits of established policies, procedures and budgets, assumes responsibility and has commensurate authority as delegated by the Chief Financial Officer for the following functions:

· Work with all departments to define problems/concerns using the exiting software. Evaluate and recommend solutions to the existing software and/or implement new software technologies.

· Gather and analyze data related to PPEC’s electric portfolio using Microsoft Excel, Access, and other internal tools.

· Assist primary application owners with support and troubleshooting of SCADA adjacent applications, including data archives, demand response, meter reading, and energy accounting.

· Maintain application definitions to meet changing operational and user requirements.

· Maintain control system definitions for monitoring, control, logic, and user interfaces.

· Know and ensure regulatory compliance, such as NERC CIP for our electric system.

· Review measurement data for completeness, trends, discrepancies, and other power data anomalies, and validate revenue quality interval data in order to ensure accuracy.

· Assist with ongoing projects with operations, communications, engineering, member services, and accounting.

· Automation and Instrumentation, from design, development, testing, inspection, commissioning, operations readiness, and startup

· Assist in maintaining a consistently high level of data accuracy and appearance of GIS products.

· Perform GIS analysis, data management and production of cartographic products using ESRI’s suite of software.

· Utilize analytical tools and execute strategies to improve accuracy and efficiency.

· Assists in implementing and maintaining NISC applications.

· Create and maintain a training development plan for all software applications. Providing one-on-one or group training as changes occur with the applications.

· Develop a detailed understanding of system point integrations.

· Troubleshoot and resolve software concerns for end users.

· Create and maintain a software tracking system. This will include major changes to the software.

· Manage software vendors by serving as a contact and working with vendors to troubleshoot problems.

· Develop and implement data models, algorithms, and statistical techniques to extract insights that will solve complex business problems.

· Collect, clean, purge, and analyze large and diverse data sets to identify patterns, trends, and correlations.

· Design and build data visualizations, dashboards, and reports to effectively communicate findings and key metrics.

· Work with software application vendors to ensure effective use of new and existing applications, including potential new and/or integration solutions.

· Identify, capture and analyze relevant data needed for managers and leadership to make informed business decisions.

· Stay up-to-date with best practices in data analytics to continually enhance the analytical capabilities of the organization.

· Subject to random drug and alcohol testing consistent with DOT regulation and Paulding-Putnam Electric policies.

· Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned.

Reporting Relationships:

Reports to:

CFO

Supervises and Directs work of:

None

Specifications:

Education and Experience:

· An Associate degree in Computer Science or equivalent by demonstrated ability is preferable. A minimum of three (3) years of experience and/or knowledge of the core applications is required.

Skills and Abilities:

· Knowledge of Windows OS, MacBook IOS Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Access, Crystal Report and Firewalls. Familiarity with Sonic Wall routers. Working knowledge of TCP/IP Stack, DHCP and DNS services.

· Familiarity with secured web hosting environments.

· Knowledge of networking basics such as troubleshooting, design and implementation of WAN/LAN and cabling.

· Knowledge of anti-virus software.

· Knowledge of spreadsheet and database programs and software and office equipment to track network hardware and software changes.

· Skilled in performing basic mathematical computations for determining software usage.

· Must possess strong project management skills.

· Communicate effectively with employees in order to diagnose system problems and with vendors regarding system troubleshooting and enhancements needed.

· Ability to resolve network and telephone system problems and data losses through research and investigation of documentation and able to draw from past experience.

· Ability to organize, plan and prioritize multiple tasks with varying deadlines. Must be capable of analytical thinking.

· Must be able to conduct training sessions.

· Must be able to work independently and possess the ability to formulate and implement detailed programs, policies, etc. from a conceptual basis. Must be self-motivated to complete assigned and routine tasks on time.

Additional Expectations:

· Maintain confidentiality regarding PPEC proprietary information and other department information. Overtime may be required to complete the duties as directed.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

· Must be physically able to function in the position.

· The majority of the time will be in a climate controlled office.

· Lifting and transporting of moderately heavy objects such as computers and peripherals.

· Unusual hours may be necessary. Considerable travel and training will be required. Some work will be dirty, strenuous and outside in a substation environment.
· Some travel and occasionally overnight trips.

· Irregular work hours and overtime may be expected.

· Must have good hearing and visual abilities.

· Must possess a valid driver’s license.

· Must be able to work well with many types of individuals and groups with various backgrounds, philosophies and experiences.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Paulding, OH 45879 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $70,000