Operations Analyst

NAES; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 76,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Gridforce Energy Management in Houston seeks an Operations Analyst to support energy accounting checkouts and team administration. You will perform NERC checkout processes, manage compliance evidence, and help coordinate projects across departments.

Responsibilities include procurement for projects, vendor oversight, onboarding support, and maintaining SharePoint documents. A strong MS Office skillset and analytical mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required with data analysis experience.
• Strong communications skills and MS Office proficiency essential.
• Knowledge of energy operations and industry concepts a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily, weekly, monthly, and annual NERC energy checkout processes with customers and counterparties.
• Conduct monthly reserve sharing pool event checkouts and invoice entities for clients.
• Collect and compile NERC compliance evidence to ensure regulatory adherence.
• Manage internal and external projects including meetings, task assignments, and follow ups.
• Procure hardware and software for customer projects and internal initiatives.
• Oversight of vendor and contractor onsite maintenance for NERC CIP security systems.
• Support staff and project onboarding activities.
• Maintain NERC and organizational documents on SharePoint.

Skills

Data analysis

MS Office

Communication

Analytical thinking

Time management

Team player

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

SharePoint

NERC systems

Job description

Company Overview

Gridforce Energy Management’s mission is to ensure power flows consistently and reliably while enhancing our client’s profitability and reducing their risk exposure. Since 1999, Gridforce has been providing precision energy control and integration management services to micro-grids, load-serving entities and demand response clients throughout North America. Our employees are constantly iterating, solving problems, and working together to improve the business of our diverse client base from cities, municipalities and electric cooperatives, in addition to generation owners and operators. We offer our employees opportunities for career development and training, providing new and valuable skills and experience. We are located in Houston, Texas – the second fastest growing city in the nation, with world‑class medical, cultural, educational and research institutions and a young, energetic and diverse population. Gridforce is located in the heart of Downtown Houston which provides an energizing and engaging atmosphere where you will love to come to work. Gridforce Energy Management is a NAES Company.

Summary

The Operations Analyst is responsible for performing energy accounting checkouts, and general support for the various teams within Gridforce including office management, project management, operations, training, and compliance.

Primary Duties

• Perform daily, weekly, monthly, and annual NERC Inadvertent energy checkout process with customers and counter parties using several systems in different time zones
• Perform monthly reserve sharing pool event checkouts for energy volumes and issue invoices to appropriate entities on behalf of clients
• Collection and compilation of NERC compliance evidence to ensure compliance with Federal Regulatory Requirements
• Project management activities for internal and external projects including meeting coordination, task assignments, and follow ups with resources
• Procurement of hardware and software for customer projects and internal projects
• Oversight of vendor and contractor onsite maintenance activities for NERC CIP (Critical Infrastructure Protection) physical security systems and life support equipment
• Support staff and project onboarding activities
• Maintain NERC documents and organizational documents on SharePoint

Working Relationships

The Operations Analyst reports to the Business Operations Supervisor but will work closely with other teams within Gridforce.

Compensation

The initial compensation will range from $76.400 - $88.000 depending on experience and qualifications.

Education And Experience

High School diploma or equivalent required and at least 3 years’ experience with data analysis, strong communication skills, and strong MS Office skills

Specific Skills And Knowledge

Effective verbal and written communication required. Must possess strong analytic skills and problem solving. Knowledge of Microsoft office suite, good organizational skills, strong time management skills, team player, eager to learn, positive attitude. Working knowledge of electric generation, transmission, origination, or trading is a plus.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

This position works in an office environment and will require the ability to sit for long periods of time and handle long periods of screen time. Will require some travel to various data centers across Texas. Typical work schedule is Monday-Friday during normal business hours, but this position supports a 24 x 7 business so will be subject to calls in off hours during emergencies.

Fit for Duty

All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening. There are extensive smoking restrictions in and around the facility.

Performance

All employees have the responsibility to both the customer and their co-workers to do the job right the first time, and to ensure the customer’s needs are being met.

NAES Safe

Safety is a core value of NAES; and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times. Additionally, employees are required to adhere to all safety warnings and posted safety signs, whenever on company property. Furthermore, employees must follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each and every employee’s performance.

About NAES

NAES Corporation is a leading provider of operations, maintenance, and engineering services for energy facilities. We have built a reputation as a reliable partner for clients in North America and internationally, offering services across the power generation, oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors. Our growing family of companies allows us to address the entire life cycle of power generation and other industrial plants. NAES is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We prioritize selecting employees based on merit and competence, seeking individuals of the highest quality, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other form of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state, and federal law.