The Energy Cooperative is hiring: Data Analyst in Newark

About The Energy Cooperative The Energy Cooperative, headquartered in Newark, Ohio, serves over 72,000 electric, natural gas and propane members throughout east-central Ohio. As a non‑profit cooperative, we are member‑owned and controlled by the members we serve. We are committed to serving our members with safe, high‑quality energy services at a reasonable price. We believe in our employees and strive to provide fair, honest and equal treatment with a commitment to training, education, and opportunity for advancement in a safe and secure environment. 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) Education Assistance Employee Assistance Program Retirement Pension Plan Position Overview Data Analyst (AI) – Newark, OH (Exempt). This role leads the cooperative’s efforts in leveraging artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and advanced data analytics to support and improve efficiencies across the organization. The AI Data Analyst works across departments to collect and analyze data, build predictive models, and deliver actionable insights through dashboards and reports. Essential Duties and 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 as may be assigned. Experience and Education 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 (utility or energy sector experience preferred). 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) is a plus. Experience with energy forecasting, grid analytics, or DER (Distributed Energy Resources) modeling. Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and MLOps practices. Certificates, Licenses, and Training Valid Ohio Driver’s License. Ability to attend meetings and/or training seminars when requested. Functional and technical knowledge and skills to perform the job at a high level of accomplishment and professionalism. Language and Interpersonal Skills Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills. Ability to explain technical findings to non‑technical staff. Good listener and actively engages in conversations to clearly understand others’ messages and intent. Approachable and talkative, putting others at ease. Other Skills and Abilities 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. Physical Demands and Work Environment Work is primarily performed in an office environment where climate and noise levels are controlled. Occasional travel for training and to and from various office locations occurs. The physical demands include sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, lifting, and/or carrying light loads, talking, hearing, visual acuteness, and mental and emotional demands. Requires repetitive motions with hands and fingers such as working on a keyboard. Must be available to work during non‑working hours, which may include weekends and holidays. Position is subject to pre‑employment physical and substance abuse testing and may be subject to random testing in accordance with the cooperative’s substance abuse policy. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Information Technology #J-18808-Ljbffr