Journeyman Meterman

Puget Sound Energy•Bellevue, WA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Puget Sound Energy (PSE) is seeking qualified candidates to fill an open Journeyman Meterman position within its Electric Operations team. This role is crucial for maintaining the metering infrastructure for the electric utility. The position requires a commitment to safety, ethical business practices, and regulatory compliance. Specific work arrangements will be discussed during the interview process. This job is considered "safety sensitive" and is subject to pre-employment drug screening.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Qualified journeyman having completed a meter apprenticeship or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license or be willing to get one.
First Aid/CPR certification or be willing to get one.
Ability to use trigonometry and perform phasor/vector analysis.
Basic personal computer (PC) and mobile device skills.
Ability to understand complex electrical systems.
Possess a strong understanding of AC and DC electrical theory.
Ability to communicate effectively with other trades, departments, and customers.
Ability to work in a variety of potentially hazardous environments alone or in small groups.
Ability to work safely on energized equipment to maintain electrical service to the customer.
Understand AMI network, communications, and infrastructure.
Must have knowledge of materials, technology, and tools used in metering operations.
Successfully completed a metering apprenticeship program.
Technical skills to work on metering installations.
Active understanding of safety laws, policies, and protocols as they evolve and update.
Knowledge and experience necessary to safely work on energized equipment and maintain electrical service to customers.

Nice To Haves

May perform the duties as a backup foreman on a voluntary basis; complying with article 2.23 of CBA.

Responsibilities

Program, install, calibrate, audit, test, diagnose, repair, change, or replace parts of various types of metering equipment, including equipment for watt/VAR hour metering, co-generation sites, primary, single phase, three-phase (both instrument-rated and self-contained), KYZ pulse metering, and demand registers. This work may be performed on energized or de-energized equipment in a shop environment or on customer premises.
Use meter data collection systems to troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve multifaceted issues related to meter installations, the AMI network and infrastructure, billing inquiries, and power quality issues.
Maintain an active knowledge and understanding of proprietary software and associated hardware.
Investigate customer concerns related to metering such as meter mixes and high bill investigations.
Disconnect and reconnect single phase meters, three phase meters, and CT services.
Perform duties in the meter shop including instrument transformer and meter acceptance testing, building and auditing primary metering equipment for both overhead and underground installations, refurbishing CTs, and managing inventory for Service Center meter shops to ensure a sufficient supply of metering equipment.
Complete work orders in a timely manner in accordance with standard work practices.
Assist area foreman as necessary.
May perform the duties as a backup foreman on a voluntary basis; complying with article 2.23 of CBA.
Participate in new work processes, assess new technologies, and test new tools and equipment as they pertain to residential and commercial metering as needed.
Respond to call-outs during non-core hours including storm response.
Train junior team members such as meter testers and apprentices.
Understand and enforce local codes, regulations, and company construction standards.
Performs similar and incidental duties as assigned.
Participate in safety and tailgate meetings, performing safety inspections, identification and reporting of safety incidents and unsafe conditions, obtaining and maintaining required licenses and certifications and participation in emergency response drills.
Demonstrates commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct.
Ensures duties are performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations.