Meter Electrician C-A

American Electric Power•Benton Harbor, MI

8d•$30 - $56•Hybrid

About The Position

This job description reflects the Meter Electrician C job duties and requirements. Additional responsibilities and qualifications are needed in order to qualify at a higher level of a Meter Electrician B or A. The role involves installing and maintaining self-contained electric meters energized up to 240 volts in the shop and on customer premises. The company is AEP, an energy company committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions with a mission to put the customer first.

Requirements

Associate degree in electrical/electronic technology, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant work experience of four years.
Qualified backgrounds include substation, metering, instrumentation, controls, power systems, or electrical maintenance, with demonstrated hands-on experience in testing, troubleshooting, and working with electrical equipment.
Examples include roles such as Meter Specialist, Meter Technician, Field Network Technician, or substation field personnel, as well as comparable military or industrial technical training.
State Driver's License.
Must possess and maintain a medical certification card, if determined to be required by law.
Within 24 months of employment, successfully complete the Company's training and qualification program for this position including: classroom instruction; written examination; job mentoring; and job performance demonstrations.
Work overtime as needed including extended daily shifts and weekends.
Work late shifts as needed.
Work independently under semi-direct supervision in a safe-efficient, and productive manner.
Proficiently use computers and applications related to this position.
Effectively communicate with other employees, customer, and the public in a courteous and appropriate manner.
Promote a positive image of the Company to customer and the public.
Comply with all aspects of the AEP Corporate Code of Conduct.
Report hazards and abnormal conditions.
Attend and participate in training as assigned and assist in the training of other employees.

Nice To Haves

Additional responsibilities and qualifications are needed in order to qualify at a higher level of a Meter Electrician B or A.

Responsibilities

Read meters as required for field order and on schedule for cycle billing.
Install, remove, change, disconnect, and reconnect meters.
Test single-phase, network, and polyphase self-contained meters for proper operation and accuracy.
Program meters.
Perform Credit and Collections related to order including disconnect and reconnect for non-payment.
Investigate irregular usage.
Investigate energy diversion.
Repair meters, meter sockets, and meter enclosures.
Order, receive, ship, store, and inventory meter and associated equipment.
Investigate self-contained service power quality problems, install event recorders, neutral testers, and produce reports.
Perform work from ladders and elevated platforms.