Meter Data Administrator

Minnkota Power Cooperative•Grand Forks, ND

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Minnkota Power Cooperative is seeking applicants for the position of Meter Data Administrator in the Power Supply Department at our headquarters in Grand Forks, North Dakota. This position is responsible for the data collection of substation meters owned by Minnkota, Minnkota Members and other utilities. This meter data is used for Billing and reporting requirements for entities such as Midwest Independent System Operator (MISO), other utilities, state and federal agencies.

Requirements

Requires a two-year vocational school electronics course or equivalent experience
Successful applicant will be required to take offsite Certification classes (MV90)
Must maintain a valid driver’s license
Fluent with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft office programs required
Spreadsheet and Database applications
While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is primarily required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, bend and frequently utilize a keyboard/computer.
Specific vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent will be required to problem solve, read, write and analyze data, work under schedules and deadline pressure, present information to others, work independently and use discretion and judgment for confidential or sensitive projects/issues.

Nice To Haves

Communication Technician, System Operator, or Meter Technician/Translation preferred

Responsibilities

Meter Data collection
Operate the remote meter interrogation system
Plan and develop Minnkota’s remote interrogation metering system
Coordinate remote meter interrogation system processes
Meter Data is Collected Daily via phone, cell phone, modems, internet
Meter Data Management
Work to resolve metering issues with Minnkota members
Work to resolve metering issues with other utilities
Secure methods to see that the present system is maintained properly
The integrity of the meter data is vital to Minnkota, Minnkota members and must be monitored closely
Analysis and Reporting
Report meter data to members and other utilities
Spreadsheets are used extensively for Analysis and Reporting
Continued communications with members and other utilities
Fulfill requests for processed metering data to any party with a legitimate need
Routinely supply meter data to IS, the Control Center and other departments
Manage meters, MVWEB and MV90 software
Work with communications department on installing and troubleshooting meters
Initiate upgrades and maintenance of the remote interrogation metering system
Evaluate and implement methods to improve system performance
Keep abreast of software and technological changes that relate to improving the existing interrogation system
Provide support for Members and special projects in other departments
Lend data base design expertise to other departments on a special assignment basis
Complete annual and seasonal spreadsheets for Member owners and Municipals