Job Description:
Position Information
Location: Binghamton, NY or other New York locations
Pay Range:n $122,600 - $153,300
Schedule: Office
Job Summary
The Smart Metering department under Avangrid's Operational Smart Grids organization is responsible for strategy, planning, operation, and compliance of advanced metering systems and field networks covering over 1.3 million meters, primarily Advanced Metering Infrastructure ("AMI"), across operating companies in the states of Maine, Connecticut, and New York. AMI is considered a foundational technology for grid modernization. This position reports to the Director of Smart Metering and will be responsible for managing Smart Metering's New York-based AMI network operations and systems management teams. The position requires close collaboration with Smart Metering peers in Connecticut and Maine and other groups, particularly IT, Customer Service, Electric and Gas Operations, and other departments under Operational Smart Grids (i.e., Control Systems & Automation, Telecommunications, Cyber Assurance & Compliance).
Major Responsibilities
- General Management: work with Director of Smart Metering and peers on annual budgets, strategic direction and long-term planning, team objectives, asset management, performance management, and contractor management
- AMI network operations and meter systems management (e.g., AMI Head-end System, AMI Meter Data Management System): manage and support the New York team on tactical planning; field network and systems availability and performance; systems integration, upgrades, and lifecycle management; daily operations; troubleshooting; and meter data integrity to meet corporate, regulatory, and compliance objectives and requirements
- Coordinate with meter engineering and meter field operations on meter asset management
- Oversee Smart Metering initiatives and projects
- Promote Smart Metering's leadership in the utility industry by advancing the team's technical knowledge and representing at technical conferences and user groups
- Support Disaster Recovery, storm events, and other emergency events
- Manage vendor relationships and contractual requirements
- Ensure key process and design documentation for the AMI environment is updated as needed
- Lead and facilitate training plans and knowledge transfer for team members
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a technical area such as Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or Economics with at least 7 years of relevant experience required
- Solid technical background with experience in three or more of the following preferred:
- AMI Head-end Systems, Meter Data Management Systems, MV-90 xi, and/or related metering systems
- Meter engineering
- Telecommunications engineering or field operations
- Operating Systems (e.g., Linux, Unix, Windows)
- Databases (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server)
- High-level network engineering and security concepts
- Programming languages (e.g., Python, SQL, JavaScript)
- Mapping software (e.g., ESRI GIS)
- Experience with SAP required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required
- Data analytics, system troubleshooting, and process improvement experience required
- Demonstrated track record of building cross-functional relationships with key stakeholders and leading teams to solve complex problems required
- Knowledge of electric and/or gas utility operations required
- Advanced knowledge of metering, including AMI, required
- Previous work experience in IT or operational technology (OT) preferred
Mobility Information
Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.
Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within AVANGRD Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Renewables.
Our Selection Process:
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a medical Fit for Duty exam, background check, references, drug screen, verification of legal right to work in the U.S., and in some cases, a credit check. A credit check will be administered when a prospective employee will be working in Finance, Accounting, Treasury or where duties may involve handling of funds, accounts or cash. A Motor Vehicle (MVR) check will be administered when a prospective employee will be regularly using a company vehicle. Avangrid Renewables is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, status as an individual with a disability, or any other status or class protected by Federal or State law.
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Mobility Information
Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country
AVANGRID's employment practices and policies are geared to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. At AVANGRID we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at careers@avangrid.com
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