Electrical Metering Technician I

Ozarks Electric Cooperative•Fayetteville, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Ozarks Electric, headquartered in Fayetteville, Arkansas with offices in Springdale, Arkansas, Stilwell, and Westville Oklahoma incorporated in 1938, is a member-owned electric cooperative, serving more than 90,000 meters across nine counties in Northwest Arkansas and Northeast Oklahoma. Ozarks provides its employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive wages, fully paid medical and dental coverage for both you and your dependents, a defined benefit pension plan, and a 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions. Additionally, we provide paid time off, nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

Requirements

High school diploma with an algebraic and geometric background required.
Must have completed Part I of OECC Electrical Technician Training Program or equivalent.
Must have at least one year related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must have basic knowledge of electricity, electrical circuits, and electrical wiring.
Must have basic knowledge of NEC, NESC, OSHA, and RUS specifications related to electric service.
Must have a good understanding of OECC safety rules and practices.
Must have a valid driver's license without violation, which would prohibit insurability.
Must be able to operate company vehicles in unfavorable conditions.
Must be able to use a notebook computer in Windows environment and to retrieve data from various electronic devices.
Must be able to use an extendo-stick in various applications.
Must be able to learn and perform first aid and CPR.
Must have good written and oral communication skills with ability to comprehend equipment, software, and training manuals.
Must be able to carry out instruction furnished in written, oral, and/or diagram form.

Responsibilities

Assists in installation, maintenance, and monitoring of apparatus and special equipment.
Tests and calibrates single-phase watt-hour meters and self-contained single-phase meter installations both in the lab and on sight at voltages up to 300v.
Programming of solid-state meters and AMI devices.
Makes common electrical connections properly on de-energized single phase and three phase equipment.
Makes common electrical connections on single phase energized services.
Assists in wiring connections between substation apparatus and control/communication equipment in a control house.
The Electrical Technician I shall be required to perform any other duties assigned to fulfill the objectives of the Cooperative.
Limited contact with members to install or remove power quality equipment and to test single-phase meters.
Answers occasional questions concerning OECC, if unable to do so, directs to the proper person.
Answers occasional questions concerning the Cooperative.