Supervisor, Metering

Connexus Energy is seeking a collaborative, forward-looking leader to oversee our Metering Team. In this role, you will lead and develop employees, guide metering operations and asset planning, and help modernize the technologies that support accurate, reliable and efficient measurement of member electric use.

Based in Ramsey, Connexus Energy is Minnesota’s largest electric cooperative, providing electricity, renewable energy alternatives and related services to 147,000+ residential and commercial members just north of the Twin Cities. We offer a collaborative work environment with challenging and rewarding work, which provides for professional development and work-life balance in a highly technical, stable and innovative industry. We give back to the communities we have served for more than 80 years by embracing opportunities to volunteer, donate and support economic development. Our talented and friendly staff focuses on achieving our mission of powering our members and communities toward a smarter energy future with a passionate focus on affordability, innovation, safety, and grid reliability.

Compensation:

Anticipated hiring pay is $115,000 –$150,885 annually. Final compensation will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience, and skill level. In addition, this position is eligible for an annual bonus with a target payout of 10% based on company performance.

In this position, you will:

• Lead and support the Metering Team, set priorities and help employees grow.
• Establish department priorities, goals, performance expectations, procedures, and service standards.
• Oversee safe, accurate and efficient meter installation, testing, maintenance and replacement.
• Plan for future metering needs, including equipment, staffing, budgets and new technology.
• Lead meter asset management, modernization, testing, deployment, and risk-reduction strategies.
• Work with Technology and other teams to monitor AMI performance and resolve meter, communication and data issues.
• Oversee the testing and acceptance of new meters, firmware, configurations, and head-end system updates.
• Partner with vendors and internal teams to test and introduce new meters, software and communications capabilities.
• Help employees and members understand metering, usage, billing and load management, and support complex issues when needed.
• Support escalated member concerns and complex billing, meter-data, or power-quality investigations.
• Provide technical consultation and clear, practical education on metering, meter data, usage, billing, load management, and behind-the-meter topics.

Need to have:

• An associate degree in electronics, electrical technology, information technology, telecommunications, engineering technology, utility operations, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.