Electric Meter Technician II - MN, ND, IA, SD, NE or WI

Border States Industries, Inc.•Maple Grove, MN

32d

About The Position

Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you're empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work. This position will be located in: Flexible within the United States - This role involves travel to various project locations throughout the United States. Job Summary Works as a team member with the goal of becoming proficient in the field of metering. Troubleshoots issues on electric meters. Inspects and verifies meter wiring and conditions of all equipment involved. Removes and replaces existing electric meters. Takes and records voltages. Attends daily "Tailgate Meetings" with all involved personnel to maintain safety and guidance through the various conditions. All projects are field oriented and very little time is spent indoors.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age
High School degree or GED
3+ years work experience with electricity
Requires a valid driver's license
Experience with basic hand tools
Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
Excellent customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged
Ability to travel
Must be a safe driver
Ability to learn to work safely with electricity
Ability to work in a team environment and independently
Ability to work in an extremely efficient manner with a very minimal error rate

Nice To Haves

Electrical training or schooling would be beneficial

Responsibilities

Observes all conditions at the time of the service:
Hazardous conditions require immediate contact with utility personnel and the lead technician on the project.
Deploys AMR/AMI meters and equipment
Removes and replaces existing electric meters
Takes and records voltages
Takes required photos of various conditions at the location.
Notes all non-hazardous anomalies to assist utility personnel in determining their next step.
Inspects and verifies meter wiring and conditions of all equipment involved
Verifies accuracy of electric meters and all connected equipment
Determines the correct billing multiplier is in use i.e., Voltage and Current Transformers
Verifies ratio accuracy of current transformers under customer loads
Test polyphase meters and verify current transformers, voltage transformers and multipliers
Perform testing on:
Current Transformer Accuracy Tests
Panel Meters
Volt Meters
Watthour Standard Certification
Watthour Test Bench Certification
Conducts full ANSII C-12-meter accuracy tests and calibration on high voltage installations. i.e., substations and utility generation sites
Inspection and testing of substation and large power installations
Troubleshoots metering installations to determine losses when equipment failure or installation errors are discovered
Follows and complies with all required safety standards and supports a safe work environment.
May act as lead technician on any job that requires more than one technician
Responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of company provided vehicle (e.g., oil changes, tires, belt changes etc.) in accordance with company standards
Capable of effectively communicating with the utilities department, customers, and other internal employee-owners when needed
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or other designate
Flexible with travel locations and duration as assigned

Benefits

Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity
FSA & HSA
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Disability Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Holidays
Paid Volunteer Time
Personal Leave time and more!
Border States provides bonuses to their employee-owners upon the achievement of branch and company goals.