Journeyman Meterman

Description

• Use meter data collection systems to troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve multifaceted issues related to meter installations, the AMI network and infrastructure, billing inquiries, and power quality issues.
• Program, install, calibrate, audit, test, diagnose, repair, change, or replace parts of various types of metering equipment. This includes metering equipment for watt/VAR hour metering, co-generation sites, primary, single phase, three-phase (both instrument-rated and self-contained), KYZ pulse metering, and demand registers. This work may be performed on energized or de-energized equipment either in a shop environment or on customer premises.
• Train junior team members such as meter testers and apprentices.
• Investigate customer concerns related to metering such as meter mixes and high bill investigations.
• Respond to call-outs during non-core hours including storm response.
• Complete work orders in a timely manner in accordance with standard work practices.
• Participate in new work processes, assess new technologies, and test new tools and equipment as they pertain to residential and commercial metering as needed.
• Maintain an active knowledge and understanding of proprietary software and associated hardware.
• Assist area foreman as necessary.
• May perform the duties as a backup foreman on a voluntary basis; complying with article 2.23 of CBA.
• Disconnect and reconnect single phase meters, three phase meters, and CT services.
• Perform duties in the meter shop including instrument transformer and meter acceptance testing, building and auditing primary metering equipment for both overhead and underground installations, refurbishing CTs, and managing inventory for Service Center meter shops to ensure a sufficient supply of metering equipment.

Requirements

• Possess a strong understanding of AC and DC electrical theory.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Understand and enforce local codes, regulations, and company construction standards.
• First Aid/CPR certification or be willing to get one.
• Ability to use trigonometry and perform phasor/vector analysis.
• Ability to understand complex electrical systems.
• Ability to work in a variety of potentially hazardous environments alone or in small groups.
• Basic personal computer (PC) and mobile device skills.
• This position requires driving for long distances and for extended periods of time.
• Must have knowledge of materials, technology, and tools used in metering operations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other trades, departments, and customers.
• Requires driving a company vehicle.
• Ability to work safely on energized equipment to maintain electrical service to the customer.
• The use of PPE (protective clothing and/or personal protective devices) is required.
• Qualified journeyman having completed a meter apprenticeship or equivalent.
• This job requires sitting, standing, walking, stooping, bending, climbing (up to 20 feet), lifting (up to 50 lbs), kneeling, reaching, twisting, balancing, continually grasp and handle.
• Valid driver’s license or be willing to get one.
• Some work will be done from heights (up to 20’) on a ladder and atop hydraulic lift equipment.
• Understand AMI network, communications, and infrastructure.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance