Line Clearance and Inspection Specialist I

Alliant Energy•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•$60,000 - $77,000

About The Position

Bring YOUR energy to Alliant Energy! At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what's next in energy. When our employees say "I am energy", it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes, as well as all the days in between. We want you to be safe, happy and healthy. That's why we prioritize safety, offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off. Job Summary Line Clearance and Inspection Specialist I is responsible for analysis of data to ensure integrity. This position manages the flow of data between the field managers, line patrollers, and regulatory bodies. This role is responsible for the analysis and implementation of operational enhancement of department systems, solutions, and processes. What you will do Reviews line clearance and inspection department data for quality, integrity, and accuracy. Regularly interfaces with regulators for line clearance and inspection processes. Provides regular and ad-hoc information to management and regulatory bodies. Maintains necessary departmental documentation and prepares reports to meet regulatory and management needs and requirements. Creates scorecards to track status for management and director review. Creates and implements contractor performance measures and monitors contractor resources for effective utilization. Serves as the point of contact for life extension and inspection data inquiries from field personnel. Prepares documentation, training manuals, and procedures supporting new system development and enhancements, and documenting business processes and data flows. Analyzes work processes to ensure critical review points are established and quality assurance system controls are in place. Analyzes ambiguous and rapidly changing data, identifies key issues, and draws logical conclusions to provide suggestions for process improvements and business design. Engages in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energy’s Values and helps deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Information Technology, Environmental Sciences, Real Estate, or related area.
5 years technical and/or professional experience.
Experience in geographic information systems, line clearance, line inspection, or related areas.
Understanding of electric and gas distribution and transmission operations and facilities.
Understanding of gathering and documenting requirements, defining scope, creating and executing a successful work plan for projects.
Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to focus on several tasks simultaneously.
Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to use computer software programs (e.g., e-mail, word processing, spreadsheets and project management software.)
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Nice To Haves

Field knowledge of tools, equipment, chemicals and methods related to right of way, maintenance, and line inspection.
Understanding of arboricultural practices and standards desired.

Responsibilities

Reviews line clearance and inspection department data for quality, integrity, and accuracy.
Regularly interfaces with regulators for line clearance and inspection processes.
Provides regular and ad-hoc information to management and regulatory bodies.
Maintains necessary departmental documentation and prepares reports to meet regulatory and management needs and requirements.
Creates scorecards to track status for management and director review.
Creates and implements contractor performance measures and monitors contractor resources for effective utilization.
Serves as the point of contact for life extension and inspection data inquiries from field personnel.
Prepares documentation, training manuals, and procedures supporting new system development and enhancements, and documenting business processes and data flows.
Analyzes work processes to ensure critical review points are established and quality assurance system controls are in place.
Analyzes ambiguous and rapidly changing data, identifies key issues, and draws logical conclusions to provide suggestions for process improvements and business design.
Engages in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energy’s Values and helps deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.