Job Description
Our client is looking for a Smart Metering Energy Consultant with both either/or Gas and Electricity industry experience.
The role of Smart Metering Energy Consultant will involve implementing Smart Metering products for new and existing clients. The successful applicant will be involved in projects from the initial definition of the scope through to go-live and post implementation support.
The ideal candidate will possess both Utility industry experience (Energy) plus Smart (DCC) knowledge allied with excellent communication and analytical skills and a thorough understanding of the UK energy Market both from a Supplier and Industry Participant point of view. The consultant will display a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, be self-motivated and able to work part of a team.
Experience in methodologies such as Sprint / Agile and implementing software products from planning through to go-live is also desirable.
Essential Skills and Experience
- Subject matter expertise and a deep understanding of the end-to-end industry defined processes operating in the UK Energy Retail Market, including knowledge of upcoming industry changes such as Faster Switching, Consequential Changes, MHHS (Market Wide Half Hourly Settlement) and Smart DUIS changes
- Subject matter expertise and understanding of the UK Smart Metering implementation including SMETS1, SMETS2, Enrolment and Adoption, Installation Activities and DCC
- Detailed knowledge of the relationships between industry participants in the market including the governance, regulation of and the data transfer/communications mechanisms which support these relationships
- Knowledge of key drivers of change within either the Gas or Electricity industry segments
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication competencies
- Experienced in both connectivity and system integration testing, specifically focusing on MOP (Meter Operator) integration / connectivity testing for Smart Meter installations, updates and exchanges.
