Load Research Specialist

Location

Oregon State | United States

Job description

Load Research Specialist

Work Location : Butte, MT; Sioux Falls or Huron, SD

Starting pay range : $24.00 to $30.00 per hour DOE

Employment Status: Regular Full-time

External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com

Internal candidates apply through iConnect .

About this position:

The Load Research Specialist processes energy and demand data for nearly 500 interval metered sites in South Dakota including large customers, generators, and substations, using the MV90 system and related systems. The Specialist validates and processes meter data for large customer billing, generates and delivers meter data reports, and communicates with field personnel in changing, testing, and troubleshooting metering equipment.

We offer great benefits:

NorthWestern Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ over 1,500 amazing people and serve 764,200 customers who are our neighbors in our communities. We are a top employer and offer competitive benefits, including:

• 401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%
• Healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision for you, your spouse and dependents, Health Savings Account (HSA), healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Programs (Offering up to six free counseling sessions, per person, per issue, per year for employees, spouses and dependents to include financial heath)
• Life Insurance (Company pays basic employee policy; spouse, dependent insurance also available)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive pay (Scheduled performance-based wage increases and annual incentive opportunities.)
• Paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities
• Paid parental leave
• Paid bereavement leave
• Paid training opportunities
• Paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays

Benefits may vary by position or as negotiated as part of a collective bargaining agreement.

About this job:

• Responsible for the timely and accurate acquisition, analysis, validation, and reporting of usage and demand data to the billing department for billing of large customers for several billing cycles throughout the month
• Maintain and update electric metering specifics and customer information in various databases
• Work with electric meter shop and field personnel to verify that meter installations and communications work properly, and assist in troubleshooting when necessary
• Process and deliver meter data reports for South Dakota to internal recipients including accountants and system planners
• Process data requests from internal and external users of interval meter data upon request
• Assist in the technical maintenance of the MV90 system and related databases
• Develop and update procedure documents for required tasks
• All Northwestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
• Ensure all actions are consistent with Northwestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives

Am I right for this job? Here's the success profile:

• Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
• A 4-year degree or related experience is preferred
• Experience in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Access preferred
• Working knowledge of energy data, electric metering, and NorthWestern Energy's billing system preferred
• Ability to work with numbers and possess a keen attention to detail required
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with others for problem resolution required
• Ability to perform routine tasks in a thorough and timely manner
• Excellent customer service skills required
• Work effectively in a team environment

Requisition #4308

Posting Dates: March 4, 2024 through March 24, 2024

Department/Division: Finance

Employment Physical: Not Required

Drug Test: Required

Background Check: Required

Relocation Benefit: Negotiable

Telecommuting: Part-time Negotiable within NorthWestern Energy Service Territory

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal or state laws and statutes. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act, should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department at 1-800-245-6977 or at [email protected]

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