Description
Pay Grade:
M07, M08
POSITION SUMMARY
Monitors and evaluates the performance and condition of power system assets in order to comply with the corporate asset management strategy and ensure necessary investments are made to maintain long-term reliability. Analyzes and reports on reliability and performance data and determines solutions to resolve reliability and performance issues. Keeps informed of evolving asset management practices and equipment monitoring technologies in use at peer utilities. Recommends changes to maintenance practices and maintains the long-term maintenance program documents for Hoosier Energy assets. Serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) where necessary. Represents Hoosier Energy in industry peer groups.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Monitors and analyzes outage data to determine root causes of significant events
Serves as point of contact to member systems and neighboring utility personnel and reports on reliability measures on a regular basis
Works with internal and external experts and stakeholders to develop plans which address areas of reliability concern
Reviews and improves reporting and communication methods and procedures
Actively participates in NATF, EPRI, IEEE and other peer groups
Supports the compliance department as necessary to comply with NERC/RRO compliance standards
Represents Hoosier Energy as Subject Matter Expert during NERC/RRO audits
Researches inspection and maintenance techniques of peer utilities and trade organizations, and recommends changes when improvement opportunities exist
Recommends plans, projects or procedures which may improve reliability, enhance compliance and/or reduce cost
Submits projects for inclusion in the budget and work plan
Maintains Hoosier Energy's asset and maintenance management systems to capture work detailed in maintenance programs with support from IT as necessary
Develops processes and procedures to maintain up-to-date asset and maintenance activity records. Explores and evaluates process improvements for capturing data.
Monitors equipment performance and performs long-term maintenance planning. Analyzes and evaluates work order trends for long-term implications. Assesses remaining equipment life, probability of failure and related risk assessment as a basis for developing contingency plans and alternative solutions
Develops long-term optimized plan for operations asset replacements and/or repairs based on appropriate economic and risk considerations
Develops and maintains appropriate analytical tools (i.e. models and databases according to established quality procedures) to support decision making
Researches industry equipment issues and analyzes potential implications to the power system assets
Participates in all areas of responsibility to assure accomplishment of corporate initiatives
Performs other duties as assigned
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or technical discipline with combined experience to understand the operation of electric utility system and perform technical analysis and assessments minimum
Experience:
Five years’ experience in the electric utility / power industry minimum
Five years of electrical utility experience in maintenance or planning is preferred
Skills and Abilities:
Ability to communicate with individuals at all levels and work as part of a team
Exceptional member and customer service orientation
Ability to perform tasks on time and with a positive, professional attitude
Ability to manage multiple projects with varying scopes and timelines
Ability to exercise flexibility to work effectively in a changing environment
Strong problem solving and decision-making skills to identify, anticipate and resolve problems
Advanced computer and technological skills
Existing knowledge of the power industry, including construction, maintenance, and operation of generation systems, high voltage transmission lines and substations, metering, relays, and communication systems
Understanding of processes and procedures impacted by generation, transmission, and distribution system reliability and performance
Demonstrated proficiency in database and spreadsheet management
Valid Indiana driver's license required
Hoosier Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.