Oshawa Power, a subsidiary of Oshawa Power & Utilities Corporation, and affiliate of fiber optic, district energy and renewable generation businesses, is the local hydro-electric distribution company that supplies electricity to more than 63,000 customers in the city of Oshawa. Located just 45 minutes east of Toronto off the shores of Lake Ontario, Oshawa serves as the economic engine for the Durham Region. Oshawa Power maintains 1000 km of overhead and underground distribution lines within a 150 km2 service territory, operated at 44 and 13.8 kV, supplied by 9 distribution and 3 transmission substations. The organization is committed to the safe, reliable and efficient delivery of electricity through responsible financial management, strategic reinvestment and continuous innovation.
About this Opportunity
Reporting to the Manager, Metering and Operational Data, the Meter Data Operator will be responsible for providing various clerical, administrative, data entry, data analysis and procedural support to the Metering and Operational Data department.
What you will do
- Maintain, read, validate, edit and operate as per regulatory requirements, the MV90, MDM, and AMI systems and data;
- Process metering data, execute data validation, estimate and edit (VEE) process;
- Review and analyze exception reports from various meter data management systems. Determine and implement appropriate actions to resolve;
- Liaison with IESO and the MDM/R, resolve ticket issues and confirm data file transfers as necessary;
- Coordinate the replacement of failed meters and estimate usage as required;
- Administer and coordinate the reverification process of metering assets with Measurement Canada;
- Set up, remove and delete meters and gatekeepers from associated systems as required;
- Identify and resolve client/server application issues with meter application vendors and apply software service upgrades when required;
- Identify and resolve metering infrastructure field issues in combination with Metering Technicians;
- Other duties as assigned.
What you have to offer
- Minimum 5 years working in an electrical utility Metering environment;
- Post-Secondary education in Electrical or Computer Technology would be an asset;
- Demonstrated knowledge of and familiarity with MV90, AMI, MDM/R, MDM and Wholesale Metering applications and technologies;
- Demonstrated analytical, troubleshooting and problem solving skills;
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks in order to meet deadlines;
- Familiarity with all applicable safety and industry rules, regulations, codes and standards, including, but not limited to the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), TSSA, ESA, IESO, CEA, OEB and Measurement Canada;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to build trust in a team environment;
- Self-motivated, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team;
- Must possess a valid Class G license with a clean abstract.
What we offer
In addition to working alongside a talented and inspiring team, Oshawa Power offers;
- A flexible work environment;
- OMERS Pension fully vested from date of hire;
- Excellent company paid benefits from date of hire;
- Ontario Government Mobile Data plans;
- Tuition and Fitness reimbursement plans.
Oshawa Power embraces and celebrates our collective diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace built on respect, support and collaboration.
Oshawa Power is an equal opportunity employer. We value an inclusive and supportive workplace which truly reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome all individuals to apply and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, Indigenous/Métis status, or other legally protected status.
In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, accommodation is available upon request at any point during the recruitment process. If you require accommodation please email us at careers@oshawapower.ca and we will work to meet your needs. We thank all applicants; however, only those to be considered will be contacted.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume no later than October 11, 2024 by email to: careers@oshawapower.ca *Please include the position title you are applying for in the subject line.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know when we contact you and we will work with you to meet your needs.
