Meter Shop Specialist, Metering Services

Location: Candidate must currently reside within a reasonable commuting distance from 62 Lake Mirror Road, Bldg. 2C, Forest Park, GA 30297 or be willing to relocate to this area. Relocation benefits may be provided. This position includes an assigned company vehicle.

About the Role

Performs analysis to develop design options or recommendations for electrical metering system components. Responsible for advanced troubleshooting, repairing, and calibrating equipment including electric meters, recorders, totalizers, and computers. Supports core business functions related to product acceptance testing, communications protocols, and high-end meter troubleshooting in an electrical meter shop.

Responsibilities

• Testing, analysis, and warranty resolution of High-End electronic meters.
• Shop, Training, and Engineering testing and applications support for an electrical metering department.
• Provides leadership and effective training on new technology used in Product Acceptance testing.
• Specialized training for Shop Metermen A and Field Meter Technicians.
• Hardware/software applications support related to product acceptance testing equipment.
• Meter and Instrument Transformer testing plan setup/development.
• Vendor resolution and troubleshooting of meter systems including electronic meters, instrument transformers, and data communication interfaces (AMI, Ethernet LAN/WAN, FW).
• Special Project Support for Shop and Engineering groups in designing and constructing adapters and apparatus for ANSI qualification, certification, and acceptance testing.
• Setting up equipment for performance and accuracy tests, including annual certification of all shop and field test equipment.
• Providing technical assistance for advanced electrical metering projects.
• Managing metering projects and directing Meter Tech and Field Meter Technician work in the absence of supervisors.
• Developing meter system options and cost estimates for project development.
• Providing classroom and on-the-job technical training on meter hardware, vendor software, and troubleshooting/diagnostic computer tools.
• Providing technical direction on the planning and testing of meter systems.
• Installing, maintaining, and testing communications equipment for metering systems.
• Serving as a subject matter expert for all Meter Shop activities.
• Providing on- and off-site support for Meter Shop activities.

Requirements

• 2-year Technical Associate Degree/Certificate (or equivalent electrical/electronic experience).
• 5 years minimum experience in “Metermen Tech” classification (preferred).
• Experience with installation, maintenance, and testing of commercial and industrial meter systems, including AMI and solar applications.
• Valid Driver’s License (required).

Skills

• Thorough understanding of advanced commercial and industrial metering systems.
• Knowledge of installation and operations procedures for hardware and user applications, business practices related to Metering Services, and company operations, policies, and procedures.
• Excellent communication and computer skills.
• Ability to produce quality work within deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Leadership abilities with supervisory potential.
• Good organizational and project management skills.
• Commitment to safety as a priority.
• Alignment with company values.

Benefits

Southern Company offers a comprehensive total rewards strategy including competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees, and health, welfare, and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program. View benefits summary.

Schedule

Full time.

This position requires the use of a Georgia Power fleet vehicle. Selected candidates must meet the following driving requirements:

• At least one year of verifiable driving experience with a valid driver’s license (permits not accepted).
• No revocation of driving privileges within the 36 months prior to application.
• No convictions of major traffic violations (DUI, hit and run, reckless driving, etc.) within the 12 months prior to application, or any pending charges for major traffic violations.
• Consent to continuous monitoring of Motor Vehicle Record.