Meter Technician

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it?

AES, the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries, is looking for a Meter Technician. We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture and have been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year.

About the role

Join a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute’s Edison Awards in the twenty-first century, a distinction honoring global leadership in advancing the electric power industry.

Union

UNION: IPL Physical Unit

Hourly Wage Rate

• $36.72
• $51.77

Location

• Arlington SC

Team

• ORGANIZATION: Metering

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of basic electrical theory and practice.
• Must pass the EEI CAST Test.
• Must be capable of calculating various electrical loads as applies to KWH consumption.
• Must be able to read and comprehend routine information and wiring diagrams.
• Must be capable of courteous communications with the public.
• Additional consideration will be given for the following job-related experience or training:
• 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 sing 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.

Primary Duties

• Work related to electrical measurements including installation, sing, calibrating, inspecting, repairing, and cleaning of all types of electrical measurement devices, and auxiliary equipment used and useful in the Company operations.
• Performs duties such as: 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 sing, 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 ss of all such installations including preparing record and wiring check sheet;
• Investigating and documenting energy theft; make corrections as needed to protect Company revenue;
• Coinciding 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.
• Must know and comply with all Company safety and health policies and procedures applicable to work performance.

Benefits

• AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.