Electrical Metering Technician I

Ozarks Electric Cooperative•Fayetteville, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ozarks Electric, a member-owned electric cooperative serving over 90,000 meters across nine counties in Northwest Arkansas and Northeast Oklahoma, is seeking an Electrical Metering Technician I. This role involves assisting in the installation, maintenance, and monitoring of electrical apparatus and special equipment. The technician will test and calibrate meters, program solid-state meters and AMI devices, and make electrical connections on various types of equipment. The position requires occasional contact with members and the general public regarding meter installations and cooperative information. The role also involves performing other duties as assigned to meet the objectives of the Cooperative.

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.
Requires excellent vision, upper body strength, and hand-eye coordination.
Must be able to lift and move 50 to 75 pounds.
Must be able to climb and work off a 20-foot ladder.
Must be able to walk and/or hike over rough and heavily forested terrain in unfavorable conditions.

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.
Performs 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 from the general public.