Generation Optimization Analyst Lead

Safety is the foundation of everything we do at LCRA! It’s our first value and our shared responsibility to those we serve. We are seeking an Optimization Analyst Lead to drive operational excellence across our generation fleet by improving reliability, efficiency, and safety performance. In this role, you will design and implement solutions that streamline operations, enhance system performance, and reduce costs. 

Guided by our values of integrity, respect, initiative, and service, you will play a key role in developing, documenting, and standardizing operating procedures, along with the training that brings them to life to ensure consistent execution in the field. A strong foundation in Human Performance principles will be essential in elevating our safety culture and enabling consistent, reliable operations. 

• Drive operational excellence initiatives to improve plant reliability, efficiency, and safety. 
• Monitor performance metrics and lead continuous improvement efforts to optimize generation output.
• Lead pilot programs and proof-of-concept initiatives with cross-functional teams.
• Develop, document, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) aligned with regulatory and company standards.
• Develop, deliver, and maintain training programs that accelerate onboarding and ensure consistent performance across operations and maintenance teams.
• Assess skill gaps and implement targeted, recurring, training to sustain proficiency and address critical tasks. 

• Twelve or more years' experience in operations analysis, process improvement, project management, business systems analysis or financial analysis or relevant experience.
• A degree in, business, economics, finance, computer science, information systems or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.

• Experience developing and training others on Standard Operating Procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to build task specific training modules that elevate operational consistency and safety.

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• LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.
• LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email

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  . Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.