Meter Electrician-C

American Electric Power•McAlester, OK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Install and maintain self-contained electric meters energized up to 240 volts in the shop and on customer premises. Successful candidates must reside 35 miles radius or 40 roadway miles from the McAlester Operations Center.

Requirements

Associates Degree in electrical/electronic technology. Equivalent education and experience is limited to military training and work experience of technical/technician nature (such as aviation and nuclear instrumentation technician).
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 this position including: classroom instruction; written examination; job mentoring; and job performance demonstrations.
Proficiently use computers and applications related to this position.

Nice To Haves

Successfully complete the Company's training and qualification program for this position including: classroom instruction; written examination; job mentoring; and job performance demonstrations.

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
Investigating irregular usage
Investigating 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
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
Effectively communicate with other employees, customers, and the general public in a courteous and appropriate manner
Promote a positive image of the Company to customers 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