Meter Electrician C-A

American Electric Power•Roanoke, VA

3d•$31 - $59•Onsite

About The Position

This position is listed in a range of Meter Electrician C-A. A successful candidate should live within 45 minutes of the Lynchburg Service Center (4001 Mayflower Dr. Lynchburg, VA 24501). The job involves installing and maintaining all types of electric meters energized at any voltage in various locations, including shops, stations, switchyards, generating plants, and customer premises. It also includes installing and maintaining distribution grid control devices and automated metering and distribution grid network infrastructure. The role progresses through classifications of Meter Electrician C, Meter Electrician B, and Meter Electrician A, with increasing responsibilities and skill requirements at each level.

Requirements

Associate's degree in electrical/electronic technology or equivalent education and experience (military training and technical/technician work experience)
State Driver 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 Meter Electrician C (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 general public in a courteous and appropriate manner
Promote a positive image of the Company to customer and the general 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
24 months as a Meter Electrician C (for Meter Electrician B)
Successfully complete 24 months in the Meter Electrician C classification (prior to promotion to Meter Electrician B)
Within 24 months of promotion to Meter Electrician B, successfully complete the Company training and qualification program for this classification (classroom instruction; written examination; job mentoring; and job performance demonstrations)
Work independently under general supervision in a safe, efficient, and productive manner (for Meter Electrician B)
Proficiently use computers and applications related to this classification (for Meter Electrician B)
Effectively communicate with other employees, customers, and the general public in a courteous and appropriate manner (for Meter Electrician B)
Promote a positive image of the Company to customers and the general public (for Meter Electrician B)
Comply with all aspects of the AEP Corporate Code of Conduct (for Meter Electrician B)
Report hazards and abnormal conditions (for Meter Electrician B)
Attend and participate in training as assigned and assist in the training of other employees (for Meter Electrician B)
Ability to walk long distances as determined by the Company (for Meter Electrician B)
Ability to lift a 50 pound weight from the floor to a workbench (for Meter Electrician B)
Associate degree in electrical/electronic technology, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant work experience of four years (for Meter Electrician A)
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 (for Meter Electrician A)
24 months as a Meter Electrician B (for Meter Electrician A)
Successfully complete the Company training and qualification program for Meter Electrician A classification (classroom instruction; written examination; job mentoring; and job performance demonstrations) during the minimum 24-month period in Meter Electrician B classification
Work overtime as needed including extended daily shifts and weekends (for Meter Electrician A)
Work late shifts as needed (for Meter Electrician A)
Work independently under general supervision in a safe, efficient, and productive manner (for Meter Electrician A)
Proficiently use computers and applications related to this classification (for Meter Electrician A)
Effectively communicate with other employees, customers, and the general public in a courteous and appropriate manner (for Meter Electrician A)
Promote a positive image of the Company to customers and the general public (for Meter Electrician A)
Comply with all aspects of the AEP Corporate Code of Conduct (for Meter Electrician A)
Report hazards and abnormal conditions (for Meter Electrician A)
Attend and participate in training as assigned and assist in the training of other employees (for Meter Electrician A)
Ability to walk long distances as determined by the Company (for Meter Electrician A)
Ability to lift a 50 pound weight from the floor to a workbench (for Meter Electrician A)

Nice To Haves

Live within 45 minutes of the Lynchburg Service Center (4001 Mayflower Dr. Lynchburg, VA 24501)

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 meter for proper operation and accuracy
Program meters
Perform Credit and Collections related 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
Install and maintain transformer rated meters and instrument transformers
Install and maintain external data recorders and associated equipment
Install and maintain pulse meters, isolation relays, and associated equipment
Test self-contained and transformer rated meters for proper operation and accuracy
Test instrument transformers for proper operation and accuracy
Investigate transformer rated service power quality problems, install event recorders and produce reports
Visually inspect distribution system capacitors, regulators, reclosers, Alternate Feed Switches, and Line Voltage Monitors
Disconnect and reconnect secondary services at the point of attachment
Replace meter sockets and enclosures
Install, maintain, and test intra-change, inter-change, and generating plant meters, instrument transformers, and associated equipment
Install, maintain, and test satellite, land line, ethernet, and other remote metering and associated equipment
Install, maintain and test loss compensated metering and associated equipment
Install, maintain, test, and operate distribution system capacitors, regulators, reclosers, Alternate Feed Switches, and Line Voltage Monitors
Install and maintain distribution grid control devices and automated metering and distribution grid network infrastructure
Disconnect and reconnect secondary and primary services at the pole or transformer and replace primary fuses where applicable
Perform a variety of special tests and inspections related to customer bill complaints, inquiries, and energy diversion investigations. Prepare related reports
Assist with and perform distribution studies including inspection of distribution equipment, circuits, analysis, and preparing reports.
Operate and perform work from aerial lift devices.
Develop and provide employee training.