AE Meter Electrician II

City of Austin

4d•Onsite

About The Position

At the City of Austin, we are more than just an employer—we are a vibrant community dedicated to shaping one of the nation's most dynamic and innovative cities. As we strive to fulfill our commitment as public servants, it is important that we ground our efforts in a set of guiding principles – Empathy, Ethics, Excellence, Engagement, and Equity – anchors in delivering services that significantly impact the lives of Austinites. Joining the City of Austin means embarking on a purposeful career, contributing to the community, and being part of a forward-thinking organization that values every employee. Under general supervision, lead and perform the activities for the installation, removal, testing, calibration, repair and maintenance of electronic metering devices and auxiliary equipment (utilized on most industrial and commercial customers and high voltage transmission metering systems requiring current transformer (CT) service). Assists in the design, documentation and review of complex metering schemes for varying customer requirements.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus four (4) years' experience in a field related to the job.
Thirty semester hours of college credit in power technology, electronics, communications technology, engineering technology, industrial technology or related field may substitute for one year of the general required experience with a maximum substitution of two years.
Valid Texas Class C Driver's License
Knowledge of methods, procedures, tools and equipment in testing electrical and electronic metering devices
Knowledge of installation and maintenance of electric Transmission; Distribution and Generation Metering Systems
Knowledge of computer operating systems and basic PC skills
Knowledge of the laws, theories, rules and standards pertaining to electrical metering
Knowledge of technical aspects of Austin Energy's Transmission; Distribution and Generation Systems
Knowledge in Austin Energy standards and work procedures
Knowledge of all relevant safety rules and regulations
Knowledge of communications and software applications
Knowledge of industry's meter specifications and standards
Skill in interpretation of technical drawings
Skill in speaking, writing, listening, mediating, negotiating, and conflict resolution
Skill in use of tools & various types of test equipment required to test and calibrate electric & electronic meters
Ability to train others and work in team environment
Ability to bend, climb, crouch, lift, walk, carry or use a force equal to lifting fifty pounds or greater

Nice To Haves

Experience installing, maintaining, trouble shooting and replacing single phase self-contained and instrument rated (CT) electric meters.
Experience installing, maintaining, trouble shooting and replacing three phase self-contained and instrument rated (CT) electric meters.
Experience using Electric Office (EOweb) and Oracles Customer Care & Billing (CCB).
Experience using Landis & Gyr Grid Stream-Command Center and ADMS Field Client.
Experience using Oracles Mobile Workforce Management (MWM) system.
Experience using a portable three phase electric metering test equipment such as a RADIAN RW-30.
Experience leading and training other meter electricians.

Responsibilities

Install and maintain electric Transmission, Distribution and Generation Metering Systems
Develop daily work schedule and train personnel in performance of job duties.
Attend technical presentations, including training sessions.
Train others in use of procedures, special tools, and computer equipment used in preventive maintenance and programming of electronic meters
Use tools & various types of test equipment required to test and calibrate electric & electronic meters
Interpret/explain/enforce all Austin Energy/COA and OSHA safety rules and regulations with zero tolerance for violations
Interpret/explain/enforce City policies and procedures, building codes, specifications, and ordinances.
Proficiently use a computer to program, interrogate and troubleshoot electric metering devices
Create and use tabular and graphical spreadsheets, databases, and office applications
Maintain accurate documentation of daily work transactions related to customers and metering
Manage multiple projects and priorities while working alone or in a team
Plan/organize/implement test procedures and design standards
Responsible for leading and training other meter electricians.