Veolia

Data Analytics Manager - Meter & NRW

Veolia  •  Paramus, NJ (Onsite)  •  23 days ago
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Job Description

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Position Purpose:

The Manager of Data Analytics – Metering and NRW is a strategic and technical leadership role responsible for driving data-driven decision-making across Automated Metering Infrastructure (AMI), utility metering operations, and Non-Revenue Water (NRW) management. This position combines deep expertise in AMI and smart grid technologies with advanced data analytics capabilities to optimize metering performance, enhance revenue management, reduce non-revenue water losses, and support operational excellence across all Business Units (BUs).

The Manager will lead the development of dashboards, KPIs, operational metrics and reporting frameworks that support both strategic and day-to-day operational goals. This role is responsible for maximizing the value of AMI data, driving consistent and efficient deployments across BUs, utilizing data to identify and mitigate apparent losses.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

AMI System Management & Performance:

  • Monitor and manage AMI read success rates, network performance, alarms, and system health across all Business Units.
  • Collaborate with BUs to establish alarm action levels and adjust system parameters.
  • Analyze meter, device, customer, and tower datasets to enhance network operations, reduce billing errors, and improve revenue.
  • Review missing reads monthly and work with BUs to eliminate estimated bills.
  • Develop, implement, and monitor AMI/RM KPIs, dashboards, and reporting; train BUs on their use.

Data Analysis & Technical Support:

  • Apply analytical, statistical, and programming skills to collect, analyze, and interpret large datasets for AMI/RM performance improvement.
  • Develop SOPs and training materials for AMI network systems rollout.
  • Train staff on AMI data tools (Sensus Analytics, Waterscope, etc.).
  • Respond to routine and complex data requests from internal and external stakeholders.
  • Communicate findings and recommendations effectively to all organizational levels, including senior leadership.

Non-Revenue Water (NRW) & Apparent Loss Program:

  • Lead development and execution of data-driven NRW apparent loss program across all BUs using AMI data, billing records, and meter performance data.
  • Conduct and support annual AWWA-based water loss audits, ensuring accurate data inputs and validating results.
  • Analyze consumption patterns to identify anomalies indicative of apparent losses (meter under-registration, unauthorized consumption, billing/data errors).
  • Develop and maintain NRW-focused dashboards and KPIs tracking apparent loss volume, revenue impact, meter accuracy, and billing error rates.
  • Perform data reconciliation between production/supply volumes and billed consumption to identify discrepancies at system, district, and account levels.
  • Investigate billing anomalies (zero-consumption accounts, flat usage, irregular patterns) indicating potential meter tampering, bypass, or theft.
  • Develop data-driven detection algorithms for unauthorized consumption and collaborate with field teams for validation.
  • Work with Customer Service, Field Operations, and IT to correct data handling errors in billing and meter data management systems.
  • Implement targeted apparent loss reduction strategies by BU, including meter replacement programs and billing corrections.
  • Track and report financial impact of apparent loss reduction efforts, quantifying recovered revenue and demonstrating ROI.
  • Maintain knowledge of NRW regulatory requirements and support BUs in meeting compliance obligations.
  • Benchmark NRW performance across BUs and against industry standards to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Data Science, Engineering, Statistics, Business, or

related field; advanced degree a plus

● 8+ years in data analytics and/or enterprise technology project management

● 2+ years in leadership/managerial capacity

● Experience with AMI, metering, smart grid technologies, or utility operations

● Experience with Non-Revenue Water programs or water loss auditing

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • In-depth knowledge of data utilization from AMI, metering, and smart grid technologies.
  • Knowledge of Oracle CCB, Sensus Analytics, Waterscope, and metering systems (Sensus, Neptune, Itron, Metron-Farnier).
  • Strong understanding of AWWA Water Audit methodology and IWA water loss terminology.
  • Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Sensus Analytics, Waterscope).
  • Business Intelligence principles (stored procedures, indexing, dashboards).
  • Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
  • Translate technical and business requirements bidirectionally.
  • Synthesize data into actionable recommendations.
  • Strong communication and collaboration across all stakeholders.
  • Project management with ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
  • SQL proficiency and programming ability (Python, R, etc.) a plus
  • Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws/regulations.
  • Ability to demonstrate Veolia Core Values.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training

  • Valid NJ Driver's License

Additional Information

Pay Range: $115 000 to $145 000 Per Year.

Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.

Sick leave – 56 hours; Observed Holidays – 11 days; Vacation – Flexible Time Off

Eligible for up to 15% Annual Performance Bonus.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Veolia

About Veolia

Veolia group aims to be the benchmark company for ecological transformation. With nearly 220,000 employees worldwide, the Group designs and provides game-changing solutions that are both useful and practical for water, waste and energy management. Through its three complementary business activities, Veolia helps to develop access to resources, preserve available resources, and replenish them. In 2021, the Veolia group supplied 79 million people with drinking water and 61 million people with wastewater service, produced nearly 48 million megawatt hours of energy and treated 48 million metric tons of waste. Veolia Environnement (listed on Paris Euronext: VIE) recorded consolidated revenue of €28.508 billion in 2021.

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Le groupe Veolia a pour ambition de devenir l’entreprise de référence de la transformation écologique. Présent sur les cinq continents avec près de 220 000 salariés, le Groupe conçoit et déploie des solutions utiles et concrètes pour la gestion de l’eau, des déchets et de l’énergie qui participent à changer radicalement la donne. Au travers de ses trois activités complémentaires, Veolia contribue à développer l’accès aux ressources, à préserver les ressources disponibles et à les renouveler. En 2021, le groupe Veolia a servi 79 millions d’habitants en eau potable et 61 millions en assainissement, produit près de 48 millions de mégawattheures et valorisé 48 millions de tonnes de déchets. Veolia Environnement (Paris Euronext : VIE) a réalisé en 2021 un chiffre d’affaires consolidé de 28,508 milliards d’euros.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Aubervilliers, FR
Year Founded
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