Meter Technician

AES US•Indianapolis, IN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The AES Corporation, a leading global power company with a strong commitment to innovation and sustainability, is seeking a Meter Technician. This role is crucial in ensuring the accurate measurement of electricity consumption and maintaining the integrity of our metering equipment. As part of a company recognized for its ethical practices and leadership in renewable energy, you will contribute to powering a sustainable future. AES fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace culture, where all employees are respected and valued. We are looking for individuals who are not only technically proficient but also capable of courteous communication with the public and dedicated to safety and performance.

Requirements

Ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of basic electrical theory and practice.
Must pass the EEI CAST Test.
Capable of calculating various electrical loads as applies to KWH consumption.
Able to read and comprehend routine information and wiring diagrams.
Must be neat and clean and capable of courteous communications with the public.
General qualifications such as physical fitness, attendance, punctuality, safety and performance records will be considered.

Nice To Haves

Experience or training in the area of metering, and measurement of power consumption.
Experience or training related to the installation of services and metering equipment.
Experience or training in the testing or repair of self-contained meters as well as other types of metering devices.
Any other qualifications contributing to the applicant’s ability to perform the job.

Responsibilities

Installation, testing, calibrating, inspecting, repairing, and cleaning of all types of electrical measurement devices, and auxiliary equipment.
Requisitioning, preparing for service, inspecting, recording data and issuing for installation, kilowatt-hour meters, reactive meters, auxiliary metering equipment, meter mounting devices, small parts and portable instruments.
Inspecting, cleaning, repairing, adjusting and calibrating in the meter shop and/or on customer premises, all classes of kilowatt-hour meters, reactive meters and auxiliary metering devices.
Periodically inspecting for proper operation and maintenance, all kilowatt-hour meters and auxiliary equipment connected in service.
Investigating all customer complaints relating to problems involved in the operation and accuracy of metering equipment installed on customer premises.
Periodically replacing, for sample testing, residential type meters in conformance with current IURC regulations.
Replacing on a fixed schedule, all billing related devices and securing all readings used in connection with these billings.
Maintaining all reactive meter billing devices, demand pulse devices and associated auxiliary equipment installed and in service on customer premises.
Installing all transformer rated meters and auxiliary equipment, making operational tests of all such installations including preparing record and wiring check sheets.
Investigating and documenting energy theft; make corrections as needed to protect Company revenue.
Coordinating activities with other employees of the Company for maximum safety and economy; helping teach, instruct and train other employees in the applied skills of the job.
Complying with all Company safety and health policies and procedures applicable to work performance.