Gas Meter & Analysis Specialist

Pay Grade

14

Position Summary

The Gas Meter & Analysis Specialist provides field support of CPS Energy's Automated Meter Infrastructure (AMI) system. Responsible in the maintenance, operation, installation, tracking, and testing of AMI Gas metering equipment; interfaces with other Business Units to manage the seamless operation of the AMI and Meter Data Management (MDM) Systems; and works with Customer Service, IT, and other groups to utilize the MDM System to provide customer usage information and to coordinate the required interfaces between systems. Additionally, this role performs data analysis and interpretation within the departmental advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) to support business decisions. And will support the Gas Measurement Manager and Supervisor as needed.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Design and validation of meter programs for gas meters using manufacturer meter software and AMI meter head in system (UIQ).
Supporting the installation, exchange, calibration, investigation, certification, and maintenance of all gas meters and instruments related to metering in the shop and field environments through various data systems. 
Monitoring the Maintenance of all Gas meters and module types as they relate to all Gas infrastructure. 
Monitor Gas through Pi and Talon networks to include troubleshooting EVC, download scheduling, and SIM cards.
Troubleshoot meter and service issues utilizing AMI data through various data systems.
Performs data analysis and interprets data within the departmental advanced metering infrastructure, utilizing UIQ/AMM. Interprets data signatures using device events, alarms, excessive usage, etc.
Monitor meter connectivity issues and escalate issues when needed.   
Utilizes various communication hardware and software to communicate with infrastructure and devices.
Responsible for first-level network troubleshooting support to meet business requirements and works closely with departments to resolve issues in a timely manner.
Analyze non-communicating endpoints to determine if field investigations are necessary.
Creates and maintains documentation, change management principles, data integration, data trend analysis, management and integration of different data sources, data mining, and compliance material.
Coordinate to ensure notifications are created to inform the appropriate group of discovered issues and ensure the issue is corrected.
Assists leadership in creating purchase requisitions and verifies the receipt of materials upon delivery for goods issue and payment settlement to the vendor.
Initiates and coordinates the return of defective equipment to the original manufacturer for repair and calibration when needed. 
Monitor, maintain, and revise gas meter and regulator specifications as needed to ensure our gas measurement standards are met.
Assists leadership in establishing multiple contracts that will be needed for the Gas Meter Shop and Tool Room work areas. 
Assists the Billing area with misreads, High Bill complaints, and IDOC errors that hold up the billing process.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Skills

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency with SAP data tools
Understanding of data retrieval and analysis

Competencies

Minimum Education

Required Certifications

Working Environment

Physical Demands