Company Description
Lawler Sustainability helps businesses cut energy costs by up to 50% while accelerating their transition to Net Zero. We specialize in implementing cost-effective energy solutions using smart technology, energy efficiency measures, and renewable energy integration. Our expertise ensures financial and environmental benefits by optimizing energy performance, reducing operational expenses, and enhancing asset value. Located in Kilkenny, we provide guidance on energy transition with minimal risk and maximum impact through data-driven strategies, grant funding, and sustainability solutions.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for a Metering & Data Acquisition Technician located in Kilkenny. The technician will be responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining metering systems and data acquisition equipment. Daily tasks include troubleshooting technical issues, performing routine inspections, collecting and analyzing data, and ensuring seamless data transfer to data centers. The technician will work closely with team members and clients to deliver effective energy management solutions.
Testing of enhanced smart meter features, integration with other devices & next generation smart meters including proof of concept testing will be a feature of this role. Investigation and validation of smart meters returned from the field to support quality & accuracy assurance, fault root cause analysis, secure disposal, meter defect understanding and cataloguing.
This role will support the operation Test Facilities where large volumes of smart meters are under test.
Remote analysis and testing onsite in test facilities will be a requirement of this role
Key Responsibilities
* Testing of Smart Meter firmware, functionality and remotely configurable software
* An ability to work with legacy meters and extract data
* Ability to work with different gateways and programme the CSV file structures that they generate
* Knowledge of IOT devices and their integration onto LowraWAN and other networks
* Operate & maintain advance metering device operations test facilities
* migration of data to third party platforms and an ability to configure data transfer files into defined formats that allow harvested data to be presented to the host portal in specific client required formats.
* Carry out triage processes on all returned smart meters to support RCA, warranty claims and defect understanding and documentation.
* Understanding and risk mitigation associated with the cybersecurity issues that metering projects can create.
* Carry out quality assurance including accuracy testing of smart meters using metrology test benches.
* Support proof of concept validation of new metering implementations and special meter tests/investigations.
Qualifications
* Strong Analytical Skills and Troubleshooting abilities
* Experience in Data Center Operations and Cabling
* Excellent Communication skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Knowledge of energy management systems is a plus
* Relevant technical certification or degree is preferred
* Minimum of 3 years' experience as a qualified NT
* Proven self-starter with excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
* Proven ability to operate to deadlines
* Full, clean driving licence - travel will be a feature of this role.
Desirable
* Experience with commissioning metering or protection systems
* Knowledge of Smart Meter functionality
* Previous experience in electrical, gas, and oil metering installations'
* On the job training will be provided for AMI specialised systems, experience with IT systems is desirable
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