Meter Electrician C (Abilene, TX)

American Electric Power•Abilene, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Meter Electrician C performs work involving disconnecting, reconnecting, removing, and installing single-phase and three-phase kilowatt-hour and demand meters not exceeding 260 volts, along with associated Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) equipment. The role includes reading meters; investigating irregular readings, non-responding AMI components, energy diversion, tamper alerts, and inactive usage; contacting customers; and testing single-phase meters. The employee also assists with meter inventory by inspecting, maintaining, servicing, packing, and transporting measurement and other equipment, and performs related duties. Assistance to first responders and Meter Electricians is required as needed. Miscellaneous related work, overtime, and call-out rotations may also be assigned. The position works with meters and associated equipment in the field, including troubleshooting service power-quality problems and repairing meters, meter sockets, and enclosures. Work may involve ladders and elevated platforms, independent work under semi-direct supervision, customer contact, and overtime or late shifts as operationally needed. Within 24 months of employment, the employee must successfully complete the Company's training and qualification program, including classroom instruction, a written examination, job mentoring, and job performance demonstrations.

Requirements

Associate degree in electrical/electronic technology, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant work experience totaling four years.
Relevant hands-on experience in testing, troubleshooting, and working with electrical equipment; qualified backgrounds include substation, metering, instrumentation, controls, power systems, or electrical maintenance.
State Driver License.
Must possess and maintain a medical certification card if determined to be required by law.
Successfully complete the Company's training and qualification program within 24 months of employment, including classroom instruction, a written examination, job mentoring, and job performance demonstrations.
Work overtime as needed, including extended daily shifts and weekends, and work late shifts as needed.
Proficiency using computers and applications related to the position.
Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with employees, customers, and the general public.
Ability to work independently under semi-direct supervision in a safe, efficient, and productive manner.
Comply with the AEP Corporate Code of Conduct and report hazards and abnormal conditions.

Responsibilities

Read meters as required for field orders 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 orders, including disconnections and reconnections for non-payment.
Investigate irregular usage and energy diversion.
Repair meters, meter sockets, and meter enclosures.
Order, receive, ship, store, and inventory meters and associated equipment.
Investigate self-contained service power-quality problems; install event recorders and neutral testers; and produce reports.
Perform work from ladders and elevated platforms.
Contact customers and investigate irregular readings, non-responding AMI components, tamper alerts, and inactive usage.
Inspect, maintain, service, pack, and transport measurement and other assigned equipment.
Assist first responders and Meter Electricians as required.
Work overtime, extended daily shifts, weekends, late shifts, and call-out rotations as requested or needed.
Work independently under semi-direct supervision in a safe, efficient, and productive manner.
Use computers and applications related to the position.
Communicate courteously and appropriately with employees, customers, and the general public, and promote a positive image of the Company.
Comply with the AEP Corporate Code of Conduct and report hazards and abnormal conditions.
Attend and participate in assigned training and assist in training other employees.
Complete the Company's training and qualification program for the position within 24 months of employment.