Hybrid Settlements Analyst

at Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)

• Job title: Settlements Analyst
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Mississauga, Canada

About the role

• Analyst Settlements role providing support for metering and data management at IESO. Involves technical and analytical contributions to enhance Ontario's electricity system operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and analytical support related to the administration and application of metering, meter data management and settlement services to customers.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of appropriate processes, systems and procedures within the Metering, Production and/or Support groups of the Settlement Division and to perform settlement activities for the IESO-Administered Market.
• Assist in reviewing the effectiveness of existing processes and contribute to the development and implementation of effectiveness and efficiency improvements, as necessary.
• Provide technical and analytical support to both internal and external customers.
• Investigate customer inquiries or complaints, or provide support to settlement staff investigating such inquiries or complaints.
• Support and assist in one or more of the following areas: Developing and maintaining the functional specifications for metering installations including site documentation and totalization tables, on-site communication equipment and systems, meter data collection system interfaces and meter data management processes and requirements.
• Track and process document submissions in support of meter registration activities.
• Analyze and review metering installation proposals, measurement and verification (M&V) plans, commissioning reports and post-installation audit reports to confirm compliance with market rules.
• Identify non-compliances and communicate these concerns to metering staff, as necessary.
• Maintain records, work methods, policies and procedures relating to the market rules and legislation.

Requirements

• Requires knowledge of electrical theory, power system analysis and control, mathematics and computer sciences to carry out engineering, economic or analytical studies related to the application and performance of metering installations, meter data management and settlement activities.
• Requires good written and oral communication skills in order to prepare effective reports, process description/user guides, system documentation and to deal effectively with internal and external contacts involved in accomplishing work objectives.
• Requires exposure to system and market operations and an understanding of applicable market rules, legislation and practices related to metering, meter data management and settlement activities.
• Requires a good understanding of the electrical utility industry and experience in meter data management and metering systems including applicable regulatory requirements, equipment characteristics, installation and field practices, maintenance practices and loss adjustment methodologies.
• Requires experience to become familiar with the nature of studies and investigations carried out by the different sections and groups of the organization.
• Requires experience to become familiar with statistical and database software, desktop software applications, various PC-based query and calculation tools and computer system interfaces.
• Requires further on-the-job experience to become familiar with methods and practices associated with the work functions.
• Requires experience in providing advice to others including good customer service skills.

Benefits

• Best-in-class benefits and long-term support in the form of a defined benefit pension plan.
• Work in a dynamic and evolving sector that offers exciting opportunities and the chance to explore new career paths.
• Leadership that values meaningful discussions, welcomes feedback, and prioritizes career development.
• A strong, inclusive culture and a collaborative team environment with a shared passion for impactful work.
• Compensation packages that are regularly reviewed to remain competitive and to best accommodate the diverse needs of our employees.