Work and Asset Services Analyst I, II, III, or Senior

There is one position available and it will be filled at one of four job grade levels, based on candidate qualifications, experience, and Tri-State business needs at the time of hire.

About Us

Tri-State is a wholesale power supply cooperative, operating on a not-for-profit basis, with electric distribution cooperatives and public power district members in four states: Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico and Wyoming. Together with its members, Tri-State delivers reliable, affordable and responsible power and energy services to nearly a million electricity consumers across roughly 200,000 square miles of the West. Founded in 1952 by its member systems to provide a reliable, cost-based supply of electricity, Tri-State is headquartered in Westminster, Colorado, employing approximately 1,000 people across five states. Tri-State's electricity is generated from coal, natural gas, hydropower, wind, and solar and reaches members via a transmission system that includes substation facilities, telecommunications sites, and almost 6,000 miles of high-voltage transmission lines. As a member-owned and governed cooperative, every member has a voice and an equal vote in the future of Tri-State.

Responsibilities

• Develop processes for data entry and regular audits of WACS data to ensure accuracy and quality within the system.
• Support OFS and Work Planning to optimize field crew scheduling, dispatching, and routing.
• Create Work Requests, Work Orders, and Activities for Capital Projects against Equipment Assets and/or locations; work with various departments to determine needs for Fixed Assets.
• Create and maintain Assets along with the associated relational objects and configuration needs within WACS.
• Collaborate with various departments having systems and other tools that interface into WACS.
• Collaborate with technicians and management to create, manage, and/or support crew scheduling, work order processing, work order closeouts, maintenance specifications, templates, and other software objects.
• Provide training for Work Management Application End Users in their specific business processes.
• Perform analysis of maintenance activities in cooperation with management and provide recommendations for improvements and/or cost benefits.
• Develop processes for regular reviews and enhancements of Work Management Applications.
• Support Cloud updates and review any impacts to work management systems and processes.
• Administer the necessary work management applications for user roles, system setups, standardization of forms, assets, service histories, and object relationships.
• Provide support to all applicable Tri-State Business Units.
• Create reports and dashboards to aid in providing robust project reporting and analytics.
• Retain applicable compliance records, including maintenance histories, inspections, and certifications.
• Recommend strategies for best practices related to asset management and field services optimizations.
• Engage with industry groups as necessary for insights on best practices, technological advances, and regulatory updates.
• Comply with all laws, rules, regulations, and requirements for functional areas.
• Support NERC/WECC compliance, ensure adherence to environmental, safety, and reliability standards, and stay informed about evolving industry regulations.
• Embody and promote a work ethic of ownership, dedication, and consistency, setting an exemplary standard in regularity, reliability, and adherence to the highest professional standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Because Tri-State is an electric utility with continuous service obligations to its customers, regular, reliable, and predictable performance of the essential functions and responsibilities is required. The ability to work overtime at any time of the day or week is considered an essential function of the job.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in a utility-related field or equivalent combination of related experience.
• Eight (8) or more years of experience, preferably in Electric Utilities.
• Demonstrated leadership with a record of effective team collaboration.
• Familiarity with utility technology, accounting practices, and data management platforms.
• Analytical aptitude with proficiency in data-driven decision-making.
• Effective communication skills, fostering collaboration across diverse teams.
• Experience in budgeting and optimal resource allocation.
• Proficient in building and maintaining relationships with executive managers, peers, external entities, and members.
• Proven problem-solving aptitude with a track record of driving solutions.
• Ability and willingness to travel for training and meetings as necessary; initial travel may require up to 50% due to new work management application implementation.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required.

Success Factors / Job Competencies

• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to identify functional area business needs and establish goals and objectives to ensure alignment with enterprise goals.
• Planning: Ability to think ahead and plan upcoming initiatives, including prioritizing workload, developing schedules, and meeting deadlines.
• Management/Supervision: Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and assigned staff.
• Time management: The ability to prioritize and schedule projects and meet deadlines.
• Problem analysis and resolution at both strategic and functional levels.
• Business risks: Weighing business risks and ensuring compliance with appropriate information security measures.
• Demonstrate behavior consistent with company values.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong team player.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Work Schedules including compressed work week and telecommuting opportunities to work remotely up to 40%
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Short Term Disability (STD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Leave Benefits

Pay

• Senior Work and Asset Services Analyst (Job Grade 10): $109,000–$139,000
• Work and Asset Services Analyst III (Job Grade 9): $98,000–$124,000
• Work and Asset Services Analyst II (Job Grade 8): $88,000–$111,000
• Work and Asset Services Analyst I (Job Grade 7): $80,000–$99,000

Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary outside of the posted hiring salary range based upon work experience, education, and/or skill level.

Schedule

Full time