Meter Data Administrator

Essential Responsibilities

• Meter Data collection
• Operate the remote meter interrogation system
• Plan and develop Minnkota’s remote interrogation metering system
• Cookordinate 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

Organizational Competencies

• Safety
• Intregrity
• Teamwork
• Innovation
• Reliability

Job Competencies

• Composure
• Customer/Member Focus
• Functional/Technical Skills
• Learning on the Fly
• Time Management

Job Qualification Standards

• Education and Training
• 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
• Experience
• Fluent with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft office programs required
• Spreadsheet and Database applications
• Communication Technician, System Operator, or Meter Technician/Translation preferred

Physical and Mental Demands

• 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.
• Mental demands: 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.

Job Title and Pay Range

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. The pay range for this position begins at $83,869 per year. Appropriate compensation will be determined based on a candidate's skills, education, and any previous relevant experience.

Benefits

Minnkota Power Cooperative supports employees through a strong total compensation package that includes a competitive pay and benefits package, along with career growth opportunities. The cooperative offers:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Pension plan
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Disability insurance
• Paid leave: Holidays and floating holidays, Vacation, Sick leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts for dependent care
• Education assistance
• Membership in select professional organizations