Pipeline Safety: Advanced Business Systems Analyst

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 business systems analyst provides advanced technical expertise and guidance in the design, development, testing, documentation, implementation and support of system applications, including the asset maintenance management computer system (MCS). The analyst also supports maintenance management methodology, process improvement initiatives, system administration, data security, and compliance for operating, environmental and safety procedures.

Additionally, the analyst provides analysis, reporting and training for all maintenance management system users.

• Evaluate requests for new or modified MCS functionality to determine cost, time estimates and compatibility with the current system, and consult with management and users to clarify objectives.
• Analyze, design, request functional changes through project requests, test, document and coordinate implementation of application changes, including deployment of new mobile device technology.
• Provide technical support to operations department management, users and the operations technology department, answering questions, interpreting system functionalities, completing data and ad‑hoc report requests, and performing other critical support functions.
• Perform critical data administration functions, such as implementing pipeline safety and risk department class location and pipeline encroachment density survey results, updating records, and ensuring compliance with operating, environmental and safety procedures.
• Act as subject‑matter expert representing pipeline safety for business transformation efforts, including Maximo and Oracle Field Services implementation.
• Perform advanced system administration functions, including defining and maintaining user security, facility and organizational updates, pipeline and facility asset standards, and custom user‑defined data.
• Conduct research and fact‑finding to develop or modify the application and related programs, work with vendors to review quality and adaptability, and manage technical product improvement requests, custom work requests, and troubleshooting requests.
• Design training classes and materials and deliver ongoing application training to field operations personnel.
• Collaborate with application users to analyze and develop business requirements for enhancements and problem resolutions.
• Provide technical input to assist in project planning.
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, computer science, engineering or related technical field, or equivalent work experience. (Candidates without a bachelor’s degree typically need six years of related, progressive work experience.)
• Business System Analyst 1 – One to two years of demonstrated experience.
• Business System Analyst 2 – Three or more years of demonstrated experience.
• Business System Analyst 3 – Five or more years of demonstrated experience in business analyst, programmer analyst and/or systems analyst roles, including project management or systems implementation or support experience.
• Three years or more of demonstrated experience in Microsoft Office and related products, including development using macros.
• Three years or more of demonstrated experience with relational database technology, such as SQL Server, and experience in identifying, analyzing and resolving performance issues.
• Experience with project methodologies, including project management tools, estimating, and documentation of requirements, use cases and test plans.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation, training and interpersonal skills with the ability to build consensus.
• Effective analytical, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.

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…