Metering Technician

Elexicon Energy Inc.; Whitby; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

OMERS Pension Plan

PWU benefits

Job summary

Elexicon Energy is seeking a Metering Technician to install, test, and maintain revenue metering systems including A Base, S Base, and FIT/MicroFIT installations. You will work with customers, contractors, and Measurement Canada to ensure accuracy and compliance.

The role requires coordination of metering projects, updating NorthStar records, and troubleshooting electrical metering and communication issues to meet SLAs with Billing and Wholesale Settlements.

Qualifications

• College diploma in Electrical Engineering at Technician/Technologist level eligible for O.A.C.E.T.T.
• MEARIE Meter Technician Training Program started and Level 1 completed.
• Level 2 apprentice or Metering Journeyperson status is required.
• Valid Ontario driver’s license Class G and legal to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, and maintain all revenue metering installations and metering panels.
• Install and remove power quality equipment and diagnose metering issues.
• Inform customers of service requirements and energy savings measures.
• Liaise with customers and Measurement Canada for metering disputes.
• Document repair work with contract meter shops and manage inventory flow.
• Maintain accurate records on metering installations and reverification timelines.
• Troubleshoot metering services and resolve communication problems.

Skills

Computer skills

MS Office

Communication systems

Education

College diploma in Electrical Engineering (Technician/Technologist)

MEARIE Meter Technician Training Program (Theory Qualifying Test started)

Tools

NorthStar system

Job description

Elexicon Energy is the fourth-largest municipally owned electricity distributor in Ontario. Our mission is to provide our customers with reliable, affordable energy services and to continuously improve to meet their needs, while ensuring the needs of our shareholders are met through sustainable growth.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

At Elexicon Energy we believe in living and leading our values through our daily actions. Our people are passionate about what they do and are engaged in day-to-day operations, projects and initiatives to support Our Why of empowering the communities we serve and helping customers create the possibilities that energize their future. This is an exciting time to join our growing team as we develop the strategies and plans to support a new brand and vision for customer centricity and operational excellence!

Duties & Responsibilities

• Be very familiar with all safe work practices as set out by IHSA and company standards and work in conformity thereto
• Assemble, install, and maintain all revenue metering installations, including A Base and S Base meters, meter panels, both single phase, three phase all associated instrument transformers and wiring
• Installing and removing of power quality equipment
• Inform customers of service requirements, energy savings measures, power factor correction and other public relation services as required
• Liaise with customers and Measurement Canada for metering disputes
• Liaise/resolve issues with contractors/electricians as it pertains to Elexicon metering requirements and configurations
• Document and verify all repair work with the contract meter shops as required
• Issue, return and scrap all inventory material and equipment to and from the field. Dismantle and inspect returned material to inventory or scrap
• Prepare and investigate inventory discrepancies and perform inventory cycle counts on a monthly basis.
• Assemble, install and maintain all FIT/MicroFIT metering installations including communication platform
• Maintain accurate records on metering installations; ensure their continued accuracy and coordinate timely reverification of metering in accordance with requirements of Measurement Canada and Elexicon Connections. Update records on Elexicon’s information system (NorthStar), shares drive, etc., for new and existing meter installations
• Troubleshoot electrical problems regarding metering services
• Installation and troubleshooting communication problems regarding metering services (phone lines, wireless modem networks, proprietary LAN networks). Ensuring metering is functioning within the SLA’s with both the Billing and Wholesale Settlements groups. Routine crossphasing analysis of complex polyphase metering installations as per Elexicon’s requirements. Including documentation of testing results and reconciliation of results with the Wholesale Settlements group

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Strong computer software and hardware skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Access, Excel)
• Knowledge of communication systems (phone lines, wireless modem networks, proprietary LAN networks)

Minimum Requirements

• College diploma in Electrical Engineering at the Technician or Technologist level eligible for O.A.C.E.T.T. accreditation
• Have successfully passed the Theory Qualifying Test and have started the MEARIE Meter Technician Training Program
• Must have completed at minimum Level 1 requirements and qualified to be a Level 2 apprentice or be a Metering Journeyperson
• Valid Ontario driver’s license Class G and are legal to work in Canada.

Compensation Package:

• Hourly rate $39.09-$55.84 as per our collective agreement with Power Worker's Union (PWU) + Benefits + OMERS Pension Plan

Note: This posting is for a replacement position.

Our Commitment To Diversity, Equity, Inclusion And Belonging

Elexicon Energy embraces and celebrates our collective diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace built on respect, support and collaboration.

Elexicon Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We value an inclusive and supportive workplace which truly reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome all individuals to apply and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, Indigenous/Métis status, or other legally protected status.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, accommodation is available upon request at any point during the recruitment process. If you require accommodation please email us at [e-mail] and we will work to meet your needs.

We thank all applicants; however, only those to be considered will be contacted.