Operations Analyst

The operations analyst position is responsible to ensure the overall Scottsdale office requirements are fulfilled and the operational and cost benefit studies, surveys and research to support development or revision of objectives, policies, practices and programs are completed. The associate operations analyst assists in compiling, creating reports to understand and track the performance of the business. The position assists in the development of external reports for agencies and customers that deal with performance of generation assets within the company. In addition, the position provides technical support in managing the business unit's financial performance and manages the overall database and reporting requirements for acquisitions.

This position can be based in Ravenswood, WV or Fort Stockton, TX.

- Under direction, develop and recommend programs and methods to measure power plant performance, and improve efficiency. Work with delivery business unit management to identify areas of improvement, including direct allocations of corporate costs and process efficiency improvements; where appropriate, participate in development and implementation of action plan.

- Work with operations management to identify sources of data and implement processes to support tracking of performance and alert management to areas of underperformance.

- Review and verify proposed reports to external agencies and/or customers. Maintain a database that provides updated information on all activity and interactions with key stakeholders. This includes but not limited to key customers, vendors, lenders, or regulatory agencies.

- Create structure, processes, and procedures to enable BHER Solar to build an industry-leading project delivery organization.

- Work with generation business unit personnel with documentation and support for significant formal and blanket capital project authorization requests. Provide assistance in the management of business continuity plan; review and update plan accordingly.

- Conduct feasibility studies, surveys and research to support development or revision of objectives, policies, practices and programs.

- Provide technical leadership to staff.

- Provide technical input to assist in development of project planning.

- Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

- Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering or related field or equivalent work experience. (Typically six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.)

- Six or more years’ experience related to utility and/or business operations or equivalent.

- Advanced leadership skills to direct the activities of individuals and/or teams toward the accomplishment of goals.

- Effective analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills to compile and analyze data and to recommend appropriate course of action.

- Planning skills to develop plans and forecasts and to manage and coordinate projects.

- Effective oral and written communication skills to effectively present information and persuade opinion.

- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of human performance improvement techniques.

- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.

BHE Renewables owns interests in several independent power projects in the U.S. BHE Renewables owns solar, wind, geothermal, hydro and natural gas projects that largely sell their output to regulated utilities. The company’s portfolio includes projects and assets in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, New York and Texas. BHE Renewables is building a first-of-its-kind solar-powered microgrid that will be the start of an aerospace manufacturing hub in West Virginia.

BHE Renewables is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.