Smart Metering Data Analyst

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic data analyst to join our Smart Metering MAP Business.

At Northern Powergrid, our vision is to be the best energy company in serving our 3.9 million homes, whilst delivering a sustainable energy solution. As a dedicated Smart Metering data analyst you will be an integral part of achieving this, while always striving to keep our customers power flowing.

We’re excited to hear from applicants with a passion for the company and a desire to succeed. The successful candidate will work within the asset tracking and billing teams, ensuring that metering assets are tracked and managed throughout their operational/economic lifecycle.

Along with a competitive salary between £38,194 and £ 43,924 dependant on experience, we also offer;

• Enrolment into our pension scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 28 days based on level of service
• Professional development opportunities, with clear progression opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret data, analyse results using statistical techniques and provide ongoing reports
• Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintain databases/data systems as required
• Filter and "clean" data by reviewing system reports, printouts, and performance indicators
• Locate and correct data integrity issues
• Use of the Microsoft Power BI software to manipulate data and create tailored reports
• Attend supplier meetings to assist Contract Manager providing our 'customers' with the data they require to maintain our metering portfolio through firmware updates etc.
• Assist in the billing of meters where required due to holidays and sickness.
• Stakeholder management - adapt style and message; ability to influence and manage conflict
• Interpersonal skills - strong communication skills, written and spoken
• Prioritisation skills - extremely organised, demonstrates a structured and logical approach in order to gain maximum benefit from available resources and ensure deadlines are achieved
• Quality - high standard of accuracy, recognised for value of output
• Business knowledge - understands operational challenges, commercial awareness
• Problem Solving- Being able to interpret and analyse data.

Key Competencies

• Stakeholder management - adapt style and message; ability to influence and manage conflict
• Interpersonal skills - strong communication skills, written and spoken
• Prioritisation skills - extremely organised, demonstrates a structured and logical approach in order to gain maximum benefit from available resources and ensure deadlines are achieved
• Quality - high standard of accuracy, recognised for value of output
• Business knowledge - understands operational challenges, commercial awareness
• Problem Solving- Being able to interpret and analyse data.

Essential skills, experience & qualifications

• Experience with Report Production
• Experience using Microsoft Power BI
• Data Analyst qualification Level 3 or above
• Minimum qualification of NVQ Level 4 OR HNC or above OR 2 A Levels

It would be great if you also have:

• Experience with DAX/SQL/Python Programming
• Microsoft Office Suite, specifical Excel
• Billing and Invoicing Experience
• Asset Tracking - Updating and Progress monitor and Tracking
• Compilation of management information reporting packs and presentational material.