Meter Data Analyst I

Here's the Role:

LCRA is looking for its next Meter Data Analyst! As the quality control bridge between raw electricity usage and the final bill, you will act as a data gatekeeper by investigating patterns and fixing errors to ensure 100% accuracy before numbers hit the billing system. In this high-stake's role, you’ll provide wholesale billing support to ensure data for multi-million dollar invoices is "settlement quality," while also handling systems monitoring through the "remote interrogation" of meters to keep communication lines open. You’ll serve as the eyes and ears for field crews by troubleshooting technical issues and coordinating repairs, and act as a customer service liaison to translate complex data findings for wholesale customers. Ultimately, your work ensures that the substantial flow of power managed by LCRA is accurately tracked, resolved, and explained. If you are ready to use your technical expertise to power Texas and ensure the grid’s data is second to none, apply today to join our team!  

How You’ll Contribute:

• Meticulously validate and edit meter data to prevent billing errors, ensuring LCRA and its wholesale customers maintain accurate cash flow and trust. 
• Monitor "remote interrogations" and call schedules to provide steady real-time data, allowing LCRA to spot grid issues or equipment failures early. 
• Use data insights to identify potential problems before they intensify, protecting the grid from expensive interruptions. 
• Act as a knowledgeable point of contact for complex data questions, strengthening relationships and positioning LCRA as a reliable service provider. 

How You’re Qualified:

• One or more years of experience in data collection, data manipulation, database software, data analysis, or electric utility operations or relevant experience.
• A degree(s) in applied sciences, electrical power, electronics, engineering, or computer science or relevant field or equivalent experience may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.

How You’ll Stand Out:

• Demonstrate an ability to spot the "needle in a haystack" within large datasets, specifically identifying anomalies or trends in numbers to handle complex graph pattern analysis. 
• Show a history of identifying data errors and investigating root causes—such as distinguishing between hardware glitches and transmission errors—without waiting for supervisor instruction. 
• Stand out by taking complex energy data and explaining it simply to non-technical customers to cultivate the positive and effective relationships LCRA values. 
• Provide examples of extreme precision in past work where your accuracy prevented significant financial or operational mistakes, especially critical in billing where decimal errors cost millions. 
• Display a "sponge-like" demeanor and eagerness to be mentored by senior technicians, highlighting an ability to quickly master specialized utility software. 

How We’ll Support You:

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

• LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.
• LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email lcra.benefits@lcra.org. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.