Meter Electrician-C

American Electric Power•Victoria, TX

1d•$35 - $36

About The Position

Install and maintain self-contained electric meters energized up to 240 volts in the shop and on customer premises. The role includes reading meters, installing and testing meters, handling credit and collections orders, investigating usage and power quality issues, repairing meter equipment, and managing associated inventory. Work may be performed independently under semi-direct supervision and may include ladders and elevated platforms, overtime, extended shifts, weekends, and late shifts. Employees must complete the Company's training and qualification program for the position within 24 months of employment.

Requirements

Associate degree in electrical/electronic technology, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant work experience totaling four years.
Hands-on experience testing and troubleshooting electrical equipment and working with electrical equipment, through a qualified background such as substation, metering, instrumentation, controls, power systems, or electrical maintenance.
State driver's 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 for the position within 24 months of employment.
Work overtime as needed, including extended daily shifts and weekends, and 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 the position.
Communicate effectively and courteously with employees, customers, and the general public.

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 disconnecting and reconnecting service 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.
Complete the Company's training and qualification program within 24 months, including classroom instruction, written examination, job mentoring, and job performance demonstrations.
Work overtime as needed, including extended daily shifts and weekends, and work late shifts as needed.
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, report hazards and abnormal conditions, attend and participate in assigned training, and assist in training other employees.