Meter Technician

About the role

Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.

Basic/Required Qualifications

• Associate or higher degree from an accredited tech school or college in electronics engineering technology, electrical engineering technology, computer engineering technology or communications technology; OR have 3-5 years prior field work experience relevant to job description or comparable work experience
• Valid Driver's License
• Effective written and verbal communications skills necessary for customer and team interaction
• Knowledge of basic/electrical principles and demonstrated proficiency in basic math skills
• Familiarity with basic computer operations and able to run common application programs such as Microsoft Office Products
• Ability to pass background screening to become NERCI-CIP compliant

Desired Qualifications

• Prior experience with electrical schematics, electrical troubleshooting and installations
• Familiarity with watt-hour metering and associated equipment including installing, testing, troubleshooting and programming of meters
• Knowledge of Interchange Tie-Testing, Wholesale/Transmission metering and Plant Metering
• Knowledge of high-end metering installations including JemStar, ION, Q1000 and translate meters
• Knowledge of Electric distributions systems, e.g. different services types and voltages
• Knowledge and experience working with Mobile Work Management Systems (SS9) application as well as other Duke applications such as Maplink, CBIS, Powertrack, etc.
• Prior experience with telecommunications devices (i.e. Wireless, Cellular, RS 232/474, ethernet)
• Prior experience with communication protocols (ie DNP, MODBUS, etc.)
• Demonstrated problem solving and general troubleshooting skills
• Knowledge of service area within reporting location

Working Conditions

• Safety is imperative
• Work environment is normally outside in varying weather conditions
• Driving is required on a daily basis and occasional overnight stays
• Daily work received and completed via mobile laptops in trucks
• Squatting, lifting and carrying up to 60 pounds is required to handle testing equipment and materials
• Construction sites and congested areas
• Occasional work at elevated heights from a ladder, platform or bucket
• Most work performed around energized electrical apparatus
• Frequent customer contact often involving conflict resolution
• Subject to call out, extension of day, and weekend work for scheduled projects or emergency restoration work
• Performance is monitored and evaluated through remote technologies and audits with limited direct supervision

Additional Information

• Travel: Not required
• Relocation Assistance: Not provided
• Represented/Union Position: USW Local 7202
• Visa Sponsored Position: No. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.