Meter Data Specialist Jobs

The Meter Data Specialist is responsible for managing the Meter Data Management (MDM) and ensure that all required process preparation is in place and installation is completed according to project plan. The Meter Data Specialist will analyze, review, and validate billing data daily. They will coordinate with various internal and external stakeholders/subject matter experts and manage available resources to troubleshoot and run periodic tests to catch any potential defective meters.

Responsibilities

• Liaise, consult and co-ordinate with internal and external parties, for the installation, analysis, and communication of suite meters.
• Provide direction and guidance to the Certified Meter Mechanic/Testers during field operations to solve technical issues.
• Maintain and monitor meter data management system and initiates appropriate action to achieve desired system performance.
• Resolve critical data management production problems, work with information technology and vendors to implement approved corrections or improvements to systems including software upgrades and all of the user and performance testing to approve for production.
• Support the development of complex billing processes and assist with the completion of complex billing calculations.
• Load validation and ensure the data management system is collecting accurate and complete reading data.
• Troubleshoot and resolve data acquisition issues with the wireless network using network specific software.
• Develop, maintain, update and complete reports, work procedures, records and documentation related to the position, as necessary.
• Assist in the design, evaluation, commissioning, and maintenance of metering equipment.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.
• Operate and maintain the performance of the various meter data collection and data management systems.
• Maintain the operation of settlement processes including acquisition and validation, editing, and estimating of interval data.
• Assess and diagnose meters and meter installations for problems that may affect billing integrity.
• Support Customer Service through the provision of interval data via web presentment, file transfer or direct customer contact.
• Assist with the registration, commissioning, auditing, and performance testing of meter installations.
• Analyze load profile interval data, Time-Of-Use framing and ensure the energy consumption is accurate.

Requirements

2 – 5 years of relevant work experience, Utilities Experience will be an asset

• University degree or college diploma in engineering, electrical, mechanical, technical, or related field
• Knowledge of utility billing practices, OEB and Measurement Canada regulations, and IESO wholesale metering
• Understanding of telecommunications, Wireless 4G LTE, wireless mesh networks and various data communication protocols.
• Knowledge of IESO Market Settlement regulations, VEE, and Market Rules
• Experience and knowledge with meter installations including wiring, hardware, programming, and electrical theory.
• Understanding of Advanced Metering Infrastructure technology and systems
• Ability to read and comprehend electrical single line diagrams.
• Demonstrated advanced ability in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada

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