Business System Analyst at NRG Energy, Inc. Houston, TX

NRG Energy, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NRG Energy, Inc. is seeking a Business System Analyst in Houston, TX, responsible for the implementation and management of the Contractor Management program across Plant Operations. The role involves training plant and contractor personnel, managing data integrity, and enhancing tool functionality.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of industry experience, preferably in power generation. Strong skills in SAP and Microsoft Office are required. This position offers a hybrid work environment with occasional plant visits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years relevant industry experience.
• Five years of power generation experience preferred.
• Reconciliation and analytical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for implementing NRG's Contractor Management program.
• Support and train personnel on the CM program.
• Coordinate activities to assure CM tool functions properly.
• Manage labor and material rates for compliance.
• Conduct training for new users of SAP.

Skills

SAP Plant Management

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)

Analytical skills

Communication with large groups

Critical thinking

Education

BS or BA degree in a business or related field

Job description

Business System Analyst – NRG Energy, Inc. – Houston, TX

As an NRG employee, you are encouraged to take charge of your career and development journey. Explore exciting opportunities across our businesses. Your growth is key to our ongoing success.

Job Summary

Accountable for the implementation of NRG's Contractor Management program across Plant Operations. Provide support to ensure work and contractor management initiatives are implemented across Plant Operations. Team member of Work Management involved in process and support.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Support NRG's Contractor Management (CM) program and processes to new and existing sites and vendors.
• Provide assistance and training as required to plant and contract personnel with use of the CM program and process.
• Coordinate the activities of all plant and contractor timekeepers to assure the CM tool functions properly at all times and maintain data integrity.
• Work with Supply Chain to manage labor, equipment and material rates and other charges within the CM tool to guarantee up‑to‑date contractual compliance.
• Create and edit contractor schedules and pay formulas per business requirements.
• Manage and analyze the daily business processes and activity within the CM tool to confirm timesheet charges properly post in NRG's ERP program.
• Manage user accounts, profiles and report filters as an administrator within the CM tool.
• Work with program support personnel and NRG IT to maintain and enhance tool functionality.
• Work with corporate and site security personnel to manage badging issues.
• Provide support to plants for SAP issues relating to Work Management.
• Conduct training as required, typically for new users of SAP.
• Assist in Preventive Maintenance and backlog reviews with plant personnel.
• Implement strategies for continuous fleet‑wide maintenance planning and asset reliability improvements, including process improvement, training and best‑practice sharing.
• Involved in Work Management plant assessments.
• Identify and review Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), determine where the gaps are, and target/ deploy corrective actions based on KPI gaps.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid reporting to an office with occasional plant visits or remote work.
• Willingness to work outside normal business hours as necessary, especially during critical issue resolution and to achieve project milestones.
• Moderate level of travel outside of home office.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years relevant industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five years of power generation experience.
• Contractor management experience.
• Contract management experience.
• BS or BA degree in a business or related field.

Additional KSAs

• Proficient in SAP Plant Management & Supply Chain.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Teams.
• Proficient in communicating with large groups of peers or superiors.
• Reconciliation, analytical and critical thinking skills required.
• Works well under pressure, remaining focused and calm in the face of distractions and changing priorities.
• Ability to prioritize and execute workload.
• Ability to work across organizations to improve processes and practices.

Physical Requirements & Statement

• Requires travel to sites to perform duties and responsibilities – occasional.
• Required to follow and use all appropriate personal protective equipment if working in a plant environment – constant.

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol‑free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post‑accident and reasonable‑suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills. Official description on file with Human Resources.