December 12, 2024
Electric Energy Jobs

Analyst, Meter Data Management

Organization:
Independent Electricity System Operator
Region:
Canada, Ontario, Mississauga
End of contest:
March 10, 2025
Type:
Full time
Category:
Metering
Description

The Opportunity

The Meter Data Management Analyst will be responsible for performing analyses and preparation of wholesale metering data for settlement of the IESO administered market, as well as various provincial electricity programs and policies, under the Market Rules. The Meter Data Management Analyst will also assist in the development and maintenance of appropriate processes, systems, procedures and standards within the Meter Data Management department of the Settlement Division as related to maintaining the metering registry and the metering database.

What you'll do

  • As part of a team, manage the meter data management processes related to maintaining the metering database and support the metering registry to produce settlement-ready delivery point data:
    • Process metering data and execute the data validation, estimation and edit (VEE) process. Review and analyze exception reports from various meter data management systems. Determine and implement appropriate actions to resolve.
    • Manage the Meter Trouble Report (MTR) process. Issue MTRs to Meter Service Providers (MSPs) and liaise with MSPs to investigate and resolve issues to ensure compliance with the relevant Market Rules and specified timelines.
    • Review and approve components of Emergency Instrument Transformer Restoration Plans at time of meter registration and the onset of the failure. Review and execute plans, when required, or develop revised plans with MSPs if no longer valid to replace the instrument transformer in the field and determine how to address any missing metering data.
    • Manage Meter Registration activities by interfacing directly with MSPs in the field and facilitating testing of new meter installations and maintenance of existing meters.
    • Monitor MSP performance measures to confirm compliance with market rules, policies and procedures. Identify non-compliances, investigate queries from MSPs, and make recommendations.
    • Oversee and monitor meter data management and settlement calendar processes to ensure full completion. Initiate and escalate appropriate actions when required.
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of appropriate processes, systems, procedures, policies and standards to support meter data management functions for the IESO-administered market.
  • On an on-going basis assist in reviewing the effectiveness of existing meter data management processes and contribute to the development and implementation of effectiveness and efficiency improvements as necessary. Identify meter data system anomalies or issues, test and document changes for resolution and continuous improvement.
  • Provide technical and analytical support and training to both internal and external customers as related to meter data management accountabilities. Investigate customer inquiries or complaints and provide support to groups such as Market Settlements, Customer Relations or Market Assessment and Compliance Division investigating such inquiries or complaints.
  • Manage the Demand Response (DR) Program measurement data submissions and support the DR contributor management process. Schedule and perform DR audits on measurement data for validity.
  • Provide support and data for various audits including Metering Installation, Records and Procedures, etc.
  • Review notice of disagreements (NODs) and disputes, investigate and analyze measurement data. Provide explanations and support to Market Settlements for use in settlement decision making.
  • Collect, monitor and maintain measurement data from various interconnections and ensure successful meter replacements at the interties. Interact with jurisdictional counterparts to resolve issues and reconcile measured/scheduled data to support the inadvertent settlement process.
  • Contribute to the development and delivery of training packages relating to work methods, technology, techniques, and the policies, practices, and procedures relating to the established market rules.
  • Perform other duties as required.
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Contact

Independent Electricity System Operator

1600-120 Adelaide Street West

Toronto

Ontario Canada

www.ieso.ca