Northern Natural Gas - Altoona, IA
posted 4 months ago
The Electric Operations Specialist plays a crucial role in supporting the electric operations organization to achieve both departmental and corporate objectives. This position operates under minimal supervision and is responsible for coordinating and analyzing various unit cost studies, managing claims submissions, and updating business unit procedures related to these responsibilities. The specialist also serves as a lead in training and providing support for administrative personnel, as well as coordinating as-built and materials requisitioning for operations scheduling and planning coordinators. In this role, the specialist will process and maintain information using specific software relevant to the department, including completing WMIS and CD Claims orders, CSS orders for electric service, and managing as-builts and property unit reconciliation for work requests. The position involves performing labor, materials, and vendor reclassifications for the electric operations district, overseeing the claims submission process, and monitoring its progress. Additionally, the specialist will manage monthly operating budgets, conduct audits, and resolve conflicts between capital, maintenance, and other activities. The Electric Operations Specialist will gather data, conduct studies, and generate reports on activities using various information technology resources, including work management information systems and compliance databases. The role also includes providing assistance in electric operations, restoration activities, and contractor management. The specialist will work closely with management to identify data sources and implement processes that support unit cost determination and ongoing tracking, as well as analyze business unit O&M and capital expenditures to recommend efficiency improvements. Moreover, the specialist will handle administrative tasks such as responding to inquiries, managing correspondence, processing payroll corrections, and updating departmental overtime lists. Responsibilities may also include researching information requests for purchasing functions, processing contractor invoices, and obtaining necessary city and county permits. The position may require additional responsibilities as assigned, making it a dynamic role within the electric operations team.