The Energy Cooperative · 3 months ago
Data Analyst (AI)
Newark, OH, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expThe Energy Cooperative, headquartered in Newark, Ohio, serves over 72,000 electric, natural gas and propane members throughout east-central Ohio. They are seeking a Data Analyst (AI) responsible for leveraging artificial intelligence and advanced data analytics to improve efficiencies across the cooperative. The role involves analyzing data, building predictive models, and delivering insights through dashboards and reports.
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Responsibilities
Under the direction of the CIO, develop and execute the cooperative’s AI strategy aligned with the cooperative’s board goals and strategic plans
Serve as the cooperative’s subject matter expert in AI and data-driven technologies
Analyze a variety of data to uncover trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement
Develop and apply AI/ML models to support predictive maintenance, load forecasting, outage management, and member engagement
Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to integrate AI into grid modernization and smart infrastructure initiatives
Create intuitive dashboards and reports to communicate insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ensure data quality, security, and compliance with cooperative and regulatory standards
Conduct document reviews to extract, validate, and analyze data from internal reports, regulatory filings, and technical documentation
Stay informed on emerging AI technologies and their potential applications in the utility industry
Provide technical support and training to staff on the use of analytics tools and dashboards
Perform other related work in addition to other duties as may be assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, experience and training
Minimum of 3 years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or AI/ML development
Hands on experience in SQL, Python/R, and AI/ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn, etc.)
Strong understanding of statistical analysis, machine learning, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
Familiarity with utility data systems (e.g., SCADA, AMI, GIS, OMS)
Experience with energy forecasting, grid analytics, or DER (Distributed Energy Resources) modeling
Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and MLOps practices
Valid Ohio Driver's License
Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills
Ability to explain technical findings to non-technical staff
Is a good listener and actively engages in conversations to clearly understand others' messages and intent
Is easy to approach and talk to and spends the extra effort to put others at ease
Thorough understanding of Cooperative's goals and objectives
Displays high standards of ethical conduct and is widely trusted and viewed as a direct and truthful person
Remains calm under pressure and does not become defensive or irritated when times are tough
Knows personal strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and limits and is open to criticism and is not defensive
Preferred
Utility or energy sector experience preferred
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance Programs for Employee, Spouse and Children
Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Paid Time-Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Traditional 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
Retirement Pension Plan
Education Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Company
The Energy Cooperative
The Energy Cooperative is a utility company that renders electricity, natural gas and propane energy solutions to its customers.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Joshua Filler, P.E.
VP/COO
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