Meter Technician
Job Description
Company: Duke Energy Corporation
about the job
important application submission information. . in order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 pm on wednesday, 12, . . more than a career – a chance to make a difference in people’s lives.. . build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. consider joining the duke energy team, where you’ll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.. . position summary. . perform single-phrase & polyphase self-contained and transformer-rated metering work including installation, maintenance, testing and special meter investigations. perform troubleshooting and wiring, verification, on complex transformer-rated metering installations including wholesale/transmission deliveries and plant metering. perform interchange tie-testing and witness testing with other electric utilities. obtain date from metering equipment such as load profile date. perform metering material handling duties.. . basic/required contributions. .
- Associate or higher degree from an accredited tech school or college in electronics engineering technology, electrical engineering technology, computer engineering technology or communications technology
- OR have 3-5 years prior field work experience relevant to job description or comparable work experience
- Valid Driver’s License
- Effective Written and verbal communications skills necessary for customer and team interaction
- Knowledge of basic/electrical principles and demonstrated proficiency in basic math skills
- Familiarity with basic computer operations and able to run common application programs such as Microsoft Office Products
- Ability to pass background screening to become NERCI-CIP compliant
Desired Qualifications
Prior experience with electrical schematics, electrical troubleshooting and installations - Familiarity with watt-hour metering and associated equipment including installing, testing, troubleshooting and programming of meters
- Knowledge of Interchange Tie-Testing, Wholesale/Transmission metering and Plant Metering
- Knowledge of high-end metering installations including JemStar, ION, Q1000 and translate meters
- Knowledge of Electric distributions systems, e
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- different services types and voltages
- Knowledge and experience working with Mobile Work Management Systems (SS9) application as well as other Duke applications such as Maplink, CBIS, Powertrack, etc
- Prior experience with telecommunications devices (i
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- Wireless, Cellular, RS 232/474, ethernet)
- Prior experience with communication protocols (ie DNP, MODBUS, etc
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- Demonstrated problem solving and general troubleshooting skills
- Knowledge of service area within reporting location
Working Conditions
Safety is imperative- Work environment is normally outside in varying weather conditions
- Driving is required on a daily basis and occasional overnight stays
- Daily work received and completed via mobile laptops in trucks
- Squatting, lifting and carrying up to 60 pounds is required to handle testing equipment and materials
- Construction sites and congested areas
- occasional work at elevated heights from a ladder, platform or bucket
- Most work performed around energized electrical apparatus
- Frequent customer contact often involving conflict resolution
- Subject to call out, extension of day, and weekend work for scheduled projects or emergency restoration work
- Performance is monitored and evaluated through remote technologies and audits with limited direct supervision
Travel Requirements
Not required
Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
No
Represented/Union Position
IBEW Local 962
Visa Sponsored Position
No
Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications
