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Hi, I am looking for any users that may have experience with the P&RO Pasta Scheduling Tool integrated with Maximo. Looking for your history, usage and experience with it. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Position:        Business Automation Manager Department:             Operations Location:                   Dallas, TX Status:                       ☒ Exempt ☐ non-Exempt Apply here: https://leewardenergy.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/LeewardCareers/details/Business-Automation-Manager_JR299 Company Overview: LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy) is a high-growth renewable energy company forging a sustainable future through integrity, innovation, and positive impact. We own and operate 30 large wind, solar, and energy storage projects across the United States, totaling over 3 gigawatts (GW) of generating capacity. LRE has an ambitious goal of 10GW of operating assets by 2028 and are developing and contracting an increasing pipeline of new projects every year. We take a full-lifecycle approach to our projects, built on a long-term ownership model and a company culture dedicated to our community partners and protecting the environment. Job Summary: Leeward Renewable Energy is seeking a dynamic and experienced Business Automation Manager to join our team. LRE has the goal of self-performing O&M services at a select solar & BESS facilities starting in 2025. For that purpose, LRE is using various performance analytics systems and work management systems. We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Business Process Automation Manager who can transform our operations and maintenance (O&M) landscape by maximizing our use of IBM Maximo and driving efficiency through workflow automation. This role combines deep Maximo expertise with strong leadership and process improvement skills, bringing advanced knowledge in renewable energy O&M processes, AI-driven automation, and digital transformation to lead our plant administrators and optimize all aspects of our operational workflows. The candidate will play a critical role in developing and optimizing inventory, cost, and work management processes for our wind, solar and battery storage facilities to ensure a successful start of self-performing O&M services at new plants that LRE is adding to its portfolio. The candidate must have the ability to work collaboratively with plant administrators to ensure consistency and adherence to new procedures across our entire portfolio. The preferred location is the Dallas, Texas office.  It provides a perfect opportunity for a professional looking for impactful work within a small team, the ability to expand their experience, work with all levels of the organization, and contribute to the company's success. Key Responsibilities Maximo Optimization and Strategy Development • Act as a Maximo super user and subject matter expert, implementing and expanding the platform’s capabilities to their fullest across all O&M workflows. • Evaluate, select, and integrate new Maximo modules or mobile applications that enhance field operations and streamline the operations workload. • Develop and lead a cohesive strategy for Maximo utilization, creating best-in-class processes that embed efficiency and reliability. • Oversee the deployment of mobile and digital tools that seamlessly integrate with Maximo, enabling real-time data access and entry to optimize fieldwork. • Lead efforts to identify future needs and deploy scalable, interoperable solutions within Maximo to support growth, ensure adaptability, and eliminate workflow silos. • Collaborate with IT and vendor partners to ensure the sustainability and scalability of Maximo tools, actively steering the organization toward a standardized, efficient Maximo ecosystem. Process and Workflow Improvement • Assess current Maximo and operational workflows to identify inefficiencies, recommending and implementing changes to maximize uptime, reliability, and productivity. • Drive end-to-end process improvements across self-perform and contracted sites, collaborating with cross-functional teams to refine Maximo-enabled workflows. • Apply expertise in renewable energy O&M to develop streamlined, scalable processes for parts management, work order execution, and data entry. • Introduce AI-driven automation to improve decision-making, reduce operations workloads, and ensure more efficient resource utilization. Continuous Improvement and Change Management • Lead continuous improvement initiatives that support a scalable, flexible O&M framework, ensuring it aligns with evolving business needs and technological advances. • Lead a team of field admins, providing direction, guidance, and training to ensure consistent Maximo practices and optimal use across all sites. • Mentor admins in advanced Maximo applications, cultivating a network of skilled users who actively contribute to improved workflow efficiency. • Communicate changes effectively to stakeholders, providing training and resources to ensure smooth transitions and sustained improvements in efficiency. Required Qualifications • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Automation, Computer Science, Business Management, Operations Management or a related field. • Experience: minimum 5 years’ experience with Maximo, SAP, or other enterprise asset management (EAM) software in power generation O&M with 3+ years of process optimization in the context of renewable operations • Technical Expertise: demonstrated implementation of Maximo modules, mobile platforms, and integration capabilities; familiarity with AI tools and automation techniques to support operational efficiencies is preferred. • Analytical Ability: strong problem-solving skills and experience in data-driven decision-making for workflow and performance improvement. • Change Management: Track record of leading successful change initiatives and continuous improvement projects in O&M contexts. • Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. • Strong communication and training skills. • Ability to direct and manage employees remotely Preferred Qualifications • Certification in Maximo, Six Sigma, Lean Management, or other related methodologies. • Familiarity with industry standards and compliance frameworks (OSHA, ISO) for operational safety and excellence and performance in renewable energy plants. • AI application in operational planning and analysis Leeward Management Services, LLC is committed to employing a diverse workforce and provides equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting vendors or employment agencies. Only recruiting vendors with a current, signed agreement in place with LRE are authorized to submit resumes for specific, requested positions. All unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles submitted to LRE, or any LRE employee, without an active agreement or written request from LRE’s HR Department, will be considered property of LRE. LRE will not be responsible for any fees or expenses associated with unsolicited resumes or candidates submitted in this manner.

At National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. But it’s so much more than that. National Grid supplies us with the environment to make it happen. As we generate momentum in the energy transition for all, we don’t plan on leaving any of our customers in the dark. So, join us as a Principal Solution Architect and find your superpower. We need you! We want to find an innovative, adaptable, and results-oriented Principal Solution Architect for our IT Engineering department. This position can be located in Waltham, MA, Brooklyn, NY, Hicksville, NY, or Syracuse, NY (candidates may also reside in either Connecticut, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, or Maine). If you yearn to be innovative, contribute new ideas, and play a critical part in our IT & Digital organization, we want to hear from you! What you'll do As a Principal Solution Architect, you'll understand the capabilities of the Maximo application as well as supporting technologies within the domain. You'll design and support the development of quality solution options in response to specific business and platform needs, ensuring that application capabilities are fully utilized and effectively optimized. You'll also evaluate technologies against vendor product roadmaps, competitive products, and market trends to ensure the solution meets current and future National Grid needs. You'll guarantee that all solutions are fit for purpose, compliant, and adhere to all National Grid operational, architectural, and design standards and principles. You'll be responsible for contributing and incorporating the domain roadmap, standards, and practices into the overall enterprise architecture plan.  Key responsibilities include the following: • Ensure the integrity of solution designs from concept through implementation, balancing the architectural concerns of projects with concerns of the enterprise. • Mentor, consult and collaborate with technical subject matter experts to develop technology architecture that enables and drives new business capabilities and operating models. • Provide design-related services at the blueprinting level and other phases of development.  • Guide business stakeholders to solutions that maximize National Grid investment in technology. • Communicate the technical design of a significant program and the rationale driving that design within the architecture and wider community. • Assist in the development of service level agreements and any associated service guarantees. • Assist in providing direction around incident resolution, development of standards and guidelines for application development About you: • Bachelors degree in computer science or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. • Software development and/or support experience at an enterprise level. • Familiarity with software development lifecycle management techniques with experience in product and vendor evaluation and technology rollout  • Strong hands-on technical knowledge in application development, configuration and maintenance support of Enterprise Asset Management implementations, in a mid to large-scale enterprise. • Knowledge and experience with Agile, SAFe, and Waterfall software development methodologies. • Knowledge of client/server and web-based systems architectures  • Experience building out/standing up environments from an infrastructure delivery perspective     • Specific Technical Skills:          o    Strong technical and functional experience working with IBM Maximo v 7.6 or later (EAM for utilities).          o    Mastery knowledge of database technologies such as DB2, Oracle and SQL Server          o    Mastery knowledge of middleware technologies such as Mulesoft and WebMethods          o    Domain knowledge for server technologies such as Windows & Unix servers          o    Mastery knowledge of development languages and platforms such as Microsoft .Net, Java, and Microsoft Office suite. More Information Are you the right fit for this exciting role? You want to learn more about the position and National Grid's ambitious Digital Transformation? Then let's chat! Rewarding work and a collaborative, team-oriented culture are just the beginning.  Review our digital benefit guide at ngbenefitslivebrighter.com for full details and descriptions.  Our organization follows a hybrid work structure in our service territory (NY & MA and adjacent states) where employees can work remotely or from the office, as needed.  Working from the office is encouraged when working on tasks that require a high degree of collaboration.  We work with our employees to foster a flexible work schedule. #LI-CL1 #LI-HYBRID