Specialist, Meter Data Management temporary - Mississauga, Canada - The MEARIE Group

The MEARIE Group
The MEARIE Group
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Mississauga, Canada

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The Opportunity

Job Posting Number:



Position:

Specialist, Meter Data Management
**_Temporary 14-Month Contract*_


Location:


Mississauga (Mavis Rd)/ Brampton (Kennedy Rd) (Hybrid: Remote/In-office)**Reports to:
Supervisor, Meter Data Management

Business Unit:

Customer Experience

Division:
**Network Metering

Hours per Week:

35

Rate of Pay:

Number of Openings:

1

Union:

No

Open:

August 1, 2023

Close:

August 15, 2023

  • Alectra is committed to putting our people first in providing a positive employee experience and a safe work environment. Our Hybrid Workplace policy allows for an effective balance for employees with the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment; a combination of Remote / Inoffice work based on operational requirements._

Position Purpose:


This position is responsible for ensuring the smooth flow of bill ready and settlement ready data, by performing meter data and Bill Quantity (BQ) Validation, Estimation and Editing (VEE).

The position also proactively manages the Field Area Network (FAN) and provides higher level support for an optimized data process flow.

Staff will oversee and support Alectra meter data systems and provide reporting, business analysis, project management and development of best practices.


Responsibilities:


  • Use Customer Information Systems, and ancillary systems to perform root cause analysis on anomalies and provide recommendations based on best practices
  • Perform VEE and action resolution for corrected data to flow, supporting bill ready and settlement ready data
  • Manage Field Area Network to optimize AMI data, including monitor of meter to access point (AP), access point performance and request field action
  • Configure and manage backbone devices (access point, gates and relays), monitor and troubleshoot reachability of APs and Relays. Support meter data configuration specifications in new metering equipment
  • Act as an expert in Meter Data Management systems, train, and mentor staff, assess metering business systems, and represent the department on corporate initiatives. Researches and recommends emerging processes, enhancements, and technologies
  • Develop and maintain Technical Support/knowledge base, and technical specifications
  • Engage 3rd parties, facilitate reoccurring meeting with vendors, driving a collaborative resolution of issues
  • Foster positive enduser relationships and drive customer satisfaction
  • As assigned by Supervisor gather and report operational metrics that drive continuous improvement
  • Contact customers as required to support telecommunication or data accuracy issues
  • Monitor and action resolutions steps for crosssystem data synchronization (ex: multispeak, Oracle Service Bus, AS2 or flat file transfers)
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Skills & Qualifications:

Education & Specialized Knowledge

  • Post-Secondary Diploma or Degree in a technical, computer science or business discipline
  • Certificate in RF Engineering Technology an asset
  • Certified Engineering Technologist designation an asset
  • Business Analyst or Project Management certification an asset
Experience

  • Minimum 3 years' experience in a utility or business production environment
  • RF Communication experience and assessing business systems an asset
  • Skills/Abilities/Competencies
  • Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills with staff, management, and other departments to achieve positive outcomes for the company
  • Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems, oversee multiple tasks, and quickly manage rapid changes in priorities and resources
  • Demonstrated ability to work under minimum supervision in a highvolume environment with heavy production and deadline requirements
  • Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office (Word & Excel & Outlook)
  • Knowledge of systems and database tools, with the ability to create database queries
  • Understanding of IESO (MDMR) Validation, Estimation and Editing rules
  • Proficient in User Acceptance Test case design and testing
  • Knowledge of the Measurement Canada Act and Regulations, OEB regulations, ESA regulatory legislation, and other codes, rules and regulations related to electricity metering an asset
  • Knowledge of metering concepts and supporting technologies, and industry practices an asset
  • Knowledge of regulatory and governmental requirements (OEB Rules and Regulations, PIPEDA and OHSA)

How to Apply


If you would like to be considered for this position and meet the qualifications, please submit your resume by clicking on the button below.


You can also submit a resume for us to keep on file and review as new opportunities arise that might be the right fit for your skills and experience.

We thank all applicants for their interest in a career with Alectra. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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