Work & Asset Applications Analyst 1/2/Sr

Northern Natural Gas; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Natural Gas, a Berkshire Hathaway Energy company, seeks an Work & Asset Applications Analyst to optimize asset/work management through Maximo and analytics platforms. You will translate business processes into enhancements, administer asset data, and support regulatory compliance while partnering with IT, operations, finance, and procurement.

The role emphasizes data integrity, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration to enable safe, compliant pipeline operations and continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, mathematics, or related technical field.
• Typically four years of related, progressive work experience if no bachelor’s degree.
• Experience with work and asset management; Maximo or equivalent EAM preferred.
• Strong data validation and reporting skills with Oracle Analytics Cloud and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Translate business processes into asset/work management enhancements within Maximo and related apps.
• Maintain asset records for pipelines, valves, meters, and related equipment.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules and manage work orders in Maximo for compliance.
• ETL data into analytics platforms; build data models for reliable responses.
• Develop and maintain reports/dashboards for asset management and maintenance.
• Contribute to model development, validation, and data integrity efforts.
• Document technical/data requirements and collaborate with IT and business users.
• Support asset management policies and standards within Maximo.
• Coordinate meetings and prepare briefs for leadership.
• Work with finance, procurement, and engineering to advance cross-functional initiatives.
• Collaborate with vendors/IT on patches, upgrades, and risk communication.
• Develop deliverables in an Agile development cycle; identify configuration needs.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Data analysis

Problem solving

Leadership

Team collaboration

Agile methods

Six Sigma/Lean

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical field

Tools

Maximo

Oracle Analytics Cloud

Power BI

Databricks

IBM FileNet P8

Azure DevOps

GIS data

P&ID data

Job description

Job Description

This is a multi-level posting. Candidates may be considered for any of the levels posted, depending on their level of experience and depth of expertise.

The Work and Asset Applications Analyst serves as a technical and functional resource for enterprise asset management applications, including the Maximo Application Suite and associated analytics platforms. This individual translates business processes and use cases into asset and work management enhancements and new processes; supports the configuration, integration, and administration of work and asset management systems; and contributes to model development, data validation, and data integrity initiatives. This position collaborates with information technology, operations, engineering, finance, and procurement teams to maintain asset data integrity, streamline work management workflows, provide accurate and timely reporting, and support key business processes that enable safe, compliant, and efficient pipeline operations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary contributor to work and asset management initiatives by translating business processes and use cases into asset and work management enhancements and new processes within the Maximo Application Suite and related enterprise applications.
• Maintain accurate records of gas transmission assets—including pipelines, compressors, valves, meters, and pressure regulating equipment—and administer asset data attributes using specialized software and databases (e.g., Maximo, piping and instrument diagram (P&ID) data, graphical information system (GIS) data).
• Coordinate and track maintenance and inspection schedules; manage work orders, preventive maintenance tasks, and corrective work through the Maximo Application Suite to support regulatory compliance and operational continuity.
• Extract, transform, and load (ETL) source system data into work and asset management, analytics, and reporting platforms (e.g., Maximo, Oracle Analytics Cloud/Server, Microsoft Power BI, Databricks, IBM FileNet P8); build data models and optimize query performance for reliable response times.
• Develop, validate, and maintain reports and dashboards for work and asset management, asset performance, lifecycle, and corrective and preventive maintenance tasks using Oracle Analytics Cloud, Power BI, and related tools.
• Contribute to model development, model testing, data validation, and data integrity efforts; perform root cause analysis to address and correct data-related issues across integrated systems.
• Document technical and data requirements, extract, transform, and load (ETL) processes, and configuration decisions; collaborate with information technology teams and business users to identify source system tables and fields and validate deliverables.
• Support asset management policies and procedures across acquisition, maintenance, and disposal, and assist in the development and implementation of standards, workflows, and configuration changes within the Maximo Application Suite.
• Coordinate meetings, calendars, and communications with internal departments, vendors, and external stakeholders; prepare reports and briefings for work and asset management leadership.
• Collaborate with finance, operations, procurement, and engineering teams to advance cross‑functional work and asset management initiatives, including tracking assignments, updating tasks, and coordinating with field operations to ensure timely completion of objectives.
• Partner with vendors and internal IT on technology and software considerations; advise on adoption and timing of software patches and upgrades; identify and communicate risks with an emphasis on internal control considerations; support investigation and remediation of operational issues.
• Develop deliverables within an Agile development activity cycle; perform system analysis, develop use cases, and identify necessary configuration or code changes based on business requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, mathematics, or a related technical field. (Typically four years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor’s degree.)
• Work & Asset Applications Analyst 1 - Two years of related work experience.
• Work & Asset Applications Analyst 2 - Four years of related work experience.
• Sr Work & Asset Applications Analyst - Six years of related work experience.
• Related work experience includes work and asset management, data/analytics, or application support role; experience supporting or utilizing Maximo Application Suite or comparable enterprise asset management (EAM) platform is preferred.
• Proficiency with asset management software and tools; experience with work/project management platforms and enterprise reporting tools is desirable.
• Preferred skills in Oracle Analytics Cloud/Server, Microsoft Power BI, Maximo, Oracle Fusion, and Azure DevOps.
• Strong data entry and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail; effective problem‑solving and decision‑making skills to appropriately monitor and manage solutions and data throughout the organization.
• Experience participating in transformation projects and managing a variety of organizational stakeholders and goals.
• Strong project management skills; ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects concurrently in a fast‑paced team environment.
• Experience in process improvement methodologies (Six Sigma, Lean, or other formalized improvement methodologies) is beneficial.
• Strong personal computer skills; proficiency in Microsoft 365 and familiarity with virtual collaboration tools (Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, M365, OneDrive, M365 Copilot).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to work with internal and external stakeholders at various levels throughout the organization.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Contribute to a team‑centric work environment based on mutual respect and integrity. Support the Company’s CHAMPION culture, which centers around personal responsibility, continuous improvement and delivering quality for our customers.

About Us

BHE Pipeline Group consists of Berkshire Hathaway Energy’s interstate natural gas pipeline companies, BHE GT&S, Kern River Gas Transmission Company and Northern Natural Gas Company. Combined, BHE Pipeline Group operates approximately 21,200 miles of pipeline with a design capacity of approximately 21.1 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day, owns assets in 27 states and is an industry leader in natural gas transportation. BHE Pipeline Group also operates 22 natural gas storage facilities with a total working gas capacity of 515.6 billion cubic feet and a liquefied natural gas export, import and storage facility.

About The Team

Northern Natural Gas 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, 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.