Sr Analyst STEAM Services Tech Apps & Cyber Security

Overview

The Sr. Systems Analyst is responsible for supporting the safe, reliable, environmentally compliant, efficient and economical generation of electricity and/or steam by tracking and analyzing generating station operational data, evaluating equipment performance, developing IT solutions to improve Steam Operations processes and procedures as well as responding to corporate cyber security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Commit to ideals of developing a proactive, customer-centric culture to foster trust and confidence among customers and improve value for all our stakeholders.
• Leverage technology to identify trends, analyze and interpret data for efficiency improvements in station performance with a goal of moving from time-based monitoring toward condition-based monitoring, and improving efficiency in Steam Services and Station Performance reporting.
• Review, analyze and upgrade Asset Management and Work Management platforms as available to improve performance and productivity.
• Design, configure and maintain various levels of Dashboards with data from queries in Maximo enterprise asset management platform.
• Design, configure, test, implement, enhance, and support SharePoint sites to meet internal needs (process flow, content structure, information architecture, permissions).
• Develop and maintain Steam Services SharePoint sites for information exchange and reporting.
• Manage Steam Operations IT projects from initiation through project completion. This includes creating project scoping documents, appropriation and requisitions for the acquisition of new technology, management of the software vendors, implementing system changes, updating current working estimates for each project and addressing all technical questions through full project implementation.
• Program manager for IT initiatives and IT programs. This includes meeting with Engineering, Station personnel and Technical Managers regularly, to identify ways to reach optimal performance at the lowest cost to customers, come up with new cost savings ideas, implement enhancements and apply them consistently throughout Steam Operations.
• Monitor monthly station performance trends and leverage technology to make recommendations to Station Operations, Maintenance and System Engineering Groups for more efficient operation.
• Coordinate with Steam Generation and Distribution to identify areas of improvement via leveraging available technology. Work with station/distribution personnel to streamline and automate processes to improve productivity.
• Manage and analyze large data streams from steam distribution and generation through the use of technology. Utilize computer programs and modeling techniques to monitor data exceptions, and diagnose problems that affect the cost of steam and equipment reliability. Work with steam generation and distribution to assist in the development of streamlined reporting programs for more efficient data stream utilization.
• Liaison between IT Planning cyber security team, station technical managers and central engineering to ensure all Steam Operations cyber assets are protected and any updates, patches, or scans are performed throughout the organization in a consistent and timely manner.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive IT asset management database and review with engineering to identify necessary updates and future IT infrastructure related projects.
• Lead the IT peer team with the goal of identifying areas of improvement, developing IT initiatives for Steam system enhancement and streamlining databases.
• Ensure compliance and update of all Cyber Security related procedures. Including NERC CIP-003 requirements.
• Will provide technical assistance for the safe, reliable environmentally compliant, efficient and economical generation of electricity and/or steam by tracking and analyzing generating station and system heat rate and evaluating equipment performance.
• Must work with Operational and Technical groups at the Generating Stations to improve IT systems used by stations performance technicians.
• Must work with IT and Generating Stations to upgrade and automate the existing performance tracking system.
• Perform other related tasks and assignments as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of relevant experience IT, Cybersecurity or
• Associate's Degree and 4 years of relevant experience IT, Cybersecurity or
• High School Diploma/GED and 5 years of relevant experience IT, Cybersecurity

• Bachelor's Degree Engineering, IT, or related technical discipline and 4 years of relevant experience IT, Cybersecurity
• Associate's Degree IT or related technical discipline and 6 years of relevant experience IT, Cybersecurity
• High School Diploma/GED and 8 years of relevant experience IT, Cybersecurity

• Must be highly dedicated with strong communication/interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team and lead a team, required.
• Candidate must be flexible to handle multiple assignments, required.
• Experience in or knowledge of steam/Power utility Engineering, which include boiler, combustion turbines, steam turbines, acceptance testing, plant inspection and the balance of plant auxiliaries, preferred.
• Experience in Maximo Asset/Work Management, Oracle EBS Supply Chain platforms, and Aveva PI, preferred.
• SharePoint proficiency, including experience in Power Platform (Apps & BI) and Office 365, preferred.
• Knowledge of cyber security industry standards, preferred.
• Knowledge of corporate IT system architecture, preferred.
• Knowledge of Windows Server suite and Window OS troubleshooting, preferred.
• Experience in software design and/or implementation, preferred.
• Project management experience, preferred.

• Driver's License Required

• Sit or stand to use a keyboard, mouse, and computer for the duration of the workday

• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able and willing to travel within company service territory, as needed.