Meter Technician (Certification Rate)

City of Redding (CA) • Redding, CA

54d

About The Position

Welcome to Redding Electric Utility! At REU, we believe successful teams follow the "Humble, Hungry, and Smart" motto. As an organization, being "Humble" means valuing all our employees' contributions as we find the best ways to serve our community. Being "Hungry" means providing the best service possible and challenging ourselves to go above and beyond every day as we work to meet and exceed our goals. The ability to collaborate and adapt to the needs of our teams and community is a "Smart" way to garner results that positively impact our city. If you embrace these core values, you are encouraged to apply for a rewarding career with REU. Our mission is simple: to improve public safety and provide reliable, cost-effective services for the people and businesses in Redding, California. Our employees are vital to our success as a publicly-owned utility in this mission.  We value the diverse range of skills and talents it takes to deliver excellent service to our community.  We invest in and empower our employees through our commitment to continued professional development opportunities in a supportive and collaborative environment.  Please consider one of the great career opportunities available at REU!

Requirements

• Knowledge of: Various electricity meters and metering software packages, their operation, and the methods and equipment used in their testing and repair.
• Knowledge of: Various Power Quality analyzers and associated software, their operation and methods of installation and data retrieval.
• Knowledge of: EUSERC standards.
• Knowledge of: Environmental and safety practices, local codes and regulations, procedures and standards. Utility operating, maintenance, and testing procedures.
• Ability to: Interact effectively with the public and employees; communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to: Demonstrate qualified electrical and electronics background including appropriate use of electrical test instruments, computers, and other measurement devices.
• Ability to: Perform minor electrical work efficiently and safely.
• Ability to: Operate small hand tools, vehicles, forklifts, bucket trucks and other related equipment.
• Typical education would include high school diploma, or equivalent, with additional course work in electricity, electronics, and electrician apprenticeship training.
• Typical experience would include completion of a formal Electric Meter Technician apprenticeship program or five years of relevant journey level experience.
• Possession of the appropriate California driver's license, or the ability to acquire one within ten days of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Repairs, rebuilds, installs, and wires all styles of electricity meters and metering equipment, including transformer rated meters, pulse relays, and recorders
• Performs shop and field tests; operates computers for shop work, field testing and interrogation of metering installations; builds and installs metering programs utilizing various metering software packages.
• Communicate and work with customers, contractors, other City employees and associated government agencies.
• Performs routine field checks of complex industrial meters to ensure proper operation; troubleshoots complex metering schemes.
• Determines types of meters and related material necessary to accurately record electrical energy consumption; receives and issues electric meters and related materials; maintains accurate inventory records; maintains electric meter and departmental instrument histories.
• Investigate power quality complaints; perform load surveys; make minor instrument repairs and calibrations; troubleshoot metering communication issues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED