Meter Electrician-C
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 meter reading, installation and testing, programming, credit and collections work, investigating usage and power-quality issues, repairing meter equipment, and handling associated equipment and inventory. The position also requires work from ladders and elevated platforms, overtime as needed (including extended daily shifts and weekends), and late shifts as needed. Employees must work independently under semi-direct supervision, use relevant computers and applications, communicate courteously with employees, customers, and the general public, promote a positive company image, comply with the AEP Corporate Code of Conduct, report hazards and abnormal conditions, attend assigned training, and assist in training other employees. 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.
- Hands-on experience testing and troubleshooting electrical equipment and working with electrical equipment; qualified backgrounds may 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 for the position within 24 months of employment.
- 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 of employment.
- Work overtime as needed, including extended daily shifts and weekends, and work late shifts as needed.
- Report hazards and abnormal conditions; attend assigned training and assist in training other employees.
Benefits
- AEP describes its benefits package as comprehensive and intended to support and enhance employee well-being.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
