Smartmeter Data Analyst - Halifax, Canada - Nova Scotia Power Inc.

Nova Scotia Power Inc.

Verified Company

Halifax, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Title

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Smart Meter Data Analyst

Company, Department

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Nova Scotia Power - Smart Meter Operations Centre (SMOC)

Location

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Halifax, NS - Hybrid

Type of Employment

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Regular, Full Time

Closing Date

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July 1st, 2023

Reference Number

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11390

At Nova Scotia Power, we're committed to providing safe, reliable electricity so that our customers and communities can thrive. We work across the province, from Yarmouth to Wreck Cove, to prevent power outages and to strengthen our electrical system—for today, and for the future.

As a subsidiary of Emera Inc, we provide 95% of the generation, transmission, and distribution of electrical power to approximately 540,000 residential, commercial, and industrial customers.

Our company is focused on new technologies to enhance customer service and reliability, reduce emissions, and add renewable energy.

We are proud to live and work in Nova Scotia. It's why we work to understand how we can give back meaningfully, support local organizations and work collaboratively to enhance the communities we call home.
We believe that every unique perspective should be valued and that everyone should have a sense of safety and belonging—at work, and in our communities. Leveraging the thoughts of a diverse workforce helps us to be innovative and provide the best service to our customers.
If working in an environment focused on innovation, safety and putting customers and community first inspires you, we want to hear from you.

July 1st, 2023, and tell us what excites you about this role.

We are currently looking for a

Smart Meter Data Analyst to join us in supporting NSPs Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) solution team in a permanent position reporting to the Meter Data Lead.

Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) is a secure communication network system that involves advanced communication technology and electricity meters. The meters used in AMI systems are commonly referred to as "smart meters" as they allow for remote twoway communication capability which enables a wide variety of benefits including operational efficiencies that translate into customer savings.
As a member of the Smart Meter Operations Centre (SMOC) Team you will join a dynamic group of responsive professionals responsible for performing the tasks required to maintain a highperformance network communications infrastructure.

As a Smart Meter Data Analyst

you will

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***- Support business functions enabled by AMI data through complex meter data analysis.

Contribute to AMI data quality governance tools and processes.
Provide analysis, trends, and relationships in data that support existing, emerging, and new business opportunities.
Develop and support reports from large and complex structured data sets.
Develop visually articulate dashboards that convey relevant information based on business requirements.
Develop and debug complex SQL queries involving multiple data sources.
Develop test cases to validate reports, data sources and data integrations.
Lead reporting requirements gathering workshops and demos.
Prepare high quality documentation for support processes, data quality management processes, and project deliverables.
Manage the Smart Meter Operations Centre's report inventory.

What skills will make you successful?

You recognize yourself in most of the following competencies, and where possible possess the skills and experience listed below:
Degree or Diploma in Computer Science/Informatics/Engineering.
3 years' experience of data analysis in database systems.
Ability to problem solve, troubleshoot, make decisions and/or recommendations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts with a range of stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities and adapt as needed to changing priorities.
Proven customer service skills.
Experience in meter technologies and utility operations is considered an asset.

Technical skills

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***- Advanced experience with SQL (PLSQL, T-SQL), relational database querying

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Experience with data visualization tools (ex., Tableau, Power BI)

Experience with data quality management including data profiling, assessment, and classification

Expert skills in Microsoft Excel and proficiency with Microsoft Office and Productivity Tools (ex., Sharepoint/Teams)

Experience with Microsoft Azure Datalake tools is considered an asset

Experience with timeseries data is an asset
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Why join our team?
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Flexibility

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Hybrid work model with flexible remote workdays.
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Health & Wellbeing

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A comprehensive benefits plan, access to a free on-site fitness centre, Employee and Family Assistance Program, parental leave top-up plan and wellness benefits.

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Grow Your Career

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Opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies, a focus on employee develop