LIBERTY

Meter Data Analyst

Litchfield Park, AZ

About This Job

Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business, and as an employee team.

At Liberty, we hire passionate people who care about doing the right thing for our customers. We are entrepreneurial, creative, and outcome-focused. Here, your natural talent and achievements will flourish in an inclusive environment of teamwork, trust and continuous learning. We are always pursuing excellence to exceed our ambitions goals, rewarding both the goal outcome and how we achieve it.

Purpose

The Meter Data Analyst II operates and manage both ITRON FCS and ITRON MV90 meter reading applications. Includes providing analytical guidance, consultation and support of research projects or system enhancements. Practical knowledge of statistical and mathematical procedures, techniques and practices as it pertains to validation, editing or estimation of meter data. Working knowledge of company billing systems. Works with and provides support to Billing, Rates and Regulatory, Load Forecasting, Economic Development, Transmission, Electric Meter Operations, and Meter Reading. Working knowledge of meter data management, analysis, and reporting computer software, specifically SAS, SQL and the MS Excel.

Accountabilities

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Responsible for all functions of the ITRON FCS meter reading system.

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Operate ITRON FCS on a daily basis and processes the collected data.

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Execute all functions of the ITRON MV90 meter reading system. Operates ITRON MV90 on a daily basis and processes the collected data, including interval data imported from ITRON FCS.

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Coordinate with field team for scheduled readings and late/early meter reading activites.

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Troubleshoot meter interrogation and retrieval issues. Meter Data reviewed, validated, edited and estimated on a daily basis.

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Develop meter route preparation/modification to and from CIS application.

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Prepare billing determinants for large volume customers and totalized customers to meet billing cycle schedules.

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Modify/Create customer Master Files for accurate collection and warehousing of data.

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Collect and maintain data based on functional understanding of remote meter data collection methodologies including telephone modems, cellular connections and optical probe sessions.

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Collect and maintain data based on functional understanding of electric meters, the MVRS file structure, read codes/items, and meter programming.

Education and Experience

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Professional Standard - mastery of specific professional discipline combining deep knowledge of theory and organizational practice or expertise across several different disciplines within a function or several different job areas across functions

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University - Bachelor degree or equivalent

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3-5 years of experience

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Previous experience in a Business Analyst role.

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Experience in a Process Analyst capacity, including process documentation, improvement and development.

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An expert in Microsoft Office products with particular expertise in Excel and PowerPoint.

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Experience with SQL, SAS, SAP and AMI considered strong assets.

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Ability to prepare documentation using various forms of content (eg. Flowcharts, interviews etc.).

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Functional understanding of meter data collection equipment, handhelds, docks and wiring.

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Must possess considerable understanding of the use and manipulation of interval data.

Years of Experience

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. is a growing renewable energy and utility company with over $15 billion of assets across North America and internationally.

For more than 30 years, Algonquin has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to delivering clean energy and water solutions. Our rapid growth has led both our regulated utility services and renewable energy business groups into different geographies and commodities, but our purpose remains unchanged – Sustaining Energy and Water for Life.

Through our operating business (Liberty), we provide regulated electricity, water, and natural gas utility services to over 1 million customer connections, primarily in North America. And, our growing portfolio of clean, renewable wind, solar, hydro and thermal power generation facilities represent over 3 GW of renewable generation capacity in operation and under construction.

With our robust, diversified, and growing presence in communities across North America and internationally, we are continually demonstrating our “Think Global, Act Local” business model.

What we offer

Company funded Pension program

401k with Company match

Full insurance benefits (health/dental/vision/life)

Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy

Share purchase/match plan

Defined Contribution savings plan

Top Talent Program

Volunteer paid days off

Employee Assistance Program

Achievement fund

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not certain you meet the all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to further investigate the opportunity.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person’s unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all of our employees and expect each of our employees to honor this commitment in their daily responsibilities.