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Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, services, and solutions for the LNG and industrial gases industry. We are a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, a leading industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with over $1.5 B in annual revenue, 8000 + employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Nikkiso ACD is an engineering and manufacturing company specializing in machinery designed to operate at cryogenic temperatures as low as - 420 degrees Fahrenheit, the boiling point of Liquid hydrogen. For over 50 years, Nikkiso ACD has specialized in centrifugal and reciprocating pumps as well as turbines for air separation. Nikkiso ACD has the most diversified product line in the industry covering nearly every application requiring pumps or turboexpanders. 

Cryogenic Pumps & Expanders is seeking a Power BI Developer and analyst to support data-driven decision-making across our global operations. This role will focus on delivering advanced analytics, business intelligence solutions, and operational insights that improve performance in manufacturing, service, and project execution. This is an onsite position.

The ideal candidate will combine strong analytical and problem-solving skills with business acumen to transform complex data into actionable insights that support efficiency, cost optimization, and strategic growth. He/she must have the ability to connect data insights to operational and financial impact and be detail-oriented with a focus on data accuracy and quality

Data Analysis & Operational Insights

• Analyze data from sales, manufacturing, engineering, financials, and supply chain systems to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Perform root cause analysis on operational issues (e.g., delivery delays, cost overruns, profitability losses, etc.)
• Support global entities in the development of local KPIs that will allow them to forecast, plan to meet existing backlog, and support the development of project dashboards
• Deliver actionable recommendations to improve KPIs such as throughput, margins, utilization, and on-time delivery

Business Intelligence & Strategy

• Develop and maintain standardized KPI dashboards aligned with Cryogenic Pumps and Expanders operational and business objectives
• Partner with stakeholders across engineering, operations, finance, and leadership to define reporting and analytics needs
• Enable self-service BI by creating intuitive, scalable datasets and reports
• Ensure consistency of metrics across all global locations (e.g., revenue, backlog, delivery, quality, etc.)
• Translate complex data into clear business narratives and executive-level insights
• Support strategic initiatives in the cryogenic pumps and expanders through data analysis

Power BI Development

• Design and develop interactive dashboards and reports in Power BI for:
  • Manufacturing performance
  • Project tracking & analytics
  • Financial reporting
  • Sales and backlog
• Build and maintain robust data models and semantic layers
• Develop advanced DAX calculations and functional unit KPIs
• Use Power Query (M) to transform and prepare data
• Optimize performance for large datasets and enterprise reporting

Data Integration & Management

• Extract and integrate data from systems such as:
  • ERP systems (e.g., Encompix, MAAS500, Manfact or similar)
  • Manufacturing systems (MES)
  • Service and field data systems
  • SQL databases and cloud platforms
  • SharePoint, excel files, etc.
• Collaborate with IT and local entities to collect data from multiple teams to improve data pipelines and data quality
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and reliability across reports
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Governance & Quality

• Implement data governance standards and security controls (e.g., row-level security)
• Maintain documentation for data models, KPIs, and reporting logic
• Ensure compliance with internal data standards and audit requirements

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above are typically acquired through the levels of education and experience listed. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience that provides an applicant with the listed knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job, may be accepted.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in Power BI, data analysis, or business intelligence
• Strong proficiency in:
  • Power BI (Desktop & Service)
  • DAX and Power Query
  • SQL
• Experience analyzing operational or manufacturing data, sales data, and financial data
• Strong understanding of business processes, KPIs, and performance metrics
• Ability to work cross-functionally with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, energy, or industrial environments
• Familiarity with ERP systems
• Experience with Azure, Snowflake, or cloud data platforms
• Knowledge of Python or R for advanced analytics
• Experience with data warehousing and ETL tools
• Microsoft Power BI certification (PL-300)

Environmental Safety Requirements

• New Employee Safety Training is required by all newly hired employees, including Safety Awareness
• All safety related training is provided and tracked by the EHS Director
• Job specific training modules deemed necessary by employee's Manager or Director will be required of all employees on an ongoing basis
• Employees are required to wear ACD provided PPE as/when needed. PPE includes safety shoes, safety glasses, face shields, FR clothing, cryogenic gloves, cryogenic apron, cut resistant gloves, safety gloves, hearing protection, hard hats & dust masks. Failure to comply with ACD safety requirements will result in disciplinary actions, up to and including termination.

Salary Range: $55,000-$70,000

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Nikkiso CE&IG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.