Operations Analyst (hybrid)

Operations Analyst (open to Senior and Lead level also)

Please note:

• We are looking to hire someone to work in our Merrillville, Indiana office with a hybrid schedule (2 days/week in office)
• The successful candidate can be brought in at one of 3 levels (with commensurate base salary), Operations Analyst, Senior Operations Analyst or Lead Operations Analyst, based on qualifications and experience.

Job Summary:

The Operations Analyst is responsible for participating in a goal-driven, team-oriented, high-performance department, and for promoting its culture throughout the broader organization. The Operations Analyst will provide both technical and leadership support to internal business partners including the following departments: Energy Supply & Optimization, Forecasting, Regulatory/Rates, Legal, Financial Planning, and Strategic Planning. Strategies and recommendations offered will promote the corporate goal of providing safe, reliable, gas and electric service at the lowest cost reasonably possible to customers and identifying income opportunities for shareholders. This position will replace the RCA administrator role, with majority of data being pulled from the PCI system.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Develops short and long-term supply plans using complex computer-based modeling software for NiSource’s local gas distribution and electric companies to optimize its assets and meet system demand requirements. 

• Makes recommendations for daily balancing of demand and supply to ensure optimum daily dispatch of assets in collaboration with other teams in Energy Supply & Optimization.

• Responsible for weekend/holiday coverage to provide recommendations for supply and demand imbalances and to execute and distribute communications concerning daily operations. 

• Responsible for daily or monthly reconciliations of hedge accounts, including administration of invoicing and reporting of gains or losses for both gas and electric. 

• Provides accurate daily system forecasts to provide reliable service to customers. Assesses forecast model performance and accuracy considering operating conditions.

• Performs in-depth analyses to evaluate NiSource’s portfolio of supply and capacity options to provide reliable and cost-effective service to its customers.

• Develops and performs ad hoc analysis and forecasting for: Generation, Gas Operations, Financial Planning, Rates/Regulatory, Environmental, and Energy Supply & Optimization departments. 

• Provides projection of gas/energy unit and cost information utilized in Regulatory filings including gas and fuel cost adjustments and Rate Case proceedings. Also provides Witness support for regulatory filings including written testimony, exhibits and developing responses to interrogatories. 

• Oversees performance and adequacy for the functionality of software systems, IT applications and data warehouses that contain critical supply management information and Energy Supply & Optimization operations. Identifies enhancements to its systems in order to support business needs. 

• Analyzes data related to commodity price, weather, demand, purchases, pipeline rates and other related variables that influence supply and demand. 

• Performs monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting as needed to support various regulatory processes and/or compliance filings, including emissions, FERC, MISO registrations, generating unit performance, and load analysis. 

• Supports internal and external resources to support the fulfillment of the company’s near and long-term capacity/energy needs outlined in its Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), Strategic Supply Plans and Your Energy, Your Future 

Required Qualifications for Position:

• BS/BA in a quantitative discipline or equivalent experience 

• Must be self-directed, have strong leadership skills, initiative, and the ability to perform duties effectively in a team-oriented environment 

• Proven presentation skills, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving and time management skills 

• Possess an in-depth knowledge of Microsoft 365 (particularly Microsoft Excel - pivot tables, macro creation, and statistical analysis) 

• Ability to collaborate in a hybrid working environment 

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position:

• Master of Business Administration, Business Analytics, Accountancy, or equivalent business/data analytics graduate degree 

• Two (2) to three (3) years of experience in the utility industry specific to electric/natural gas markets, demand response, trading, and state/federal regulations (6+ years of experience for lead level role)

• Demonstrated leadership skills 

• Experience with process improvement, Six Sigma, and/or project management. 

• Experience with PCI and Power BI.

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Inclusion & Diversity 
Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners.

Respect and take into consideration diversity within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represent all walks of life and all backgrounds.

Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity 
NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, citizenship status, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.

By applying, you may be considered for other job opportunities. 

Salary Range:

$65,900.00 - $99,000.00

Posting Start Date:

2024-10-30

Posting End Date (if applicable):

2024-11-13Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.