Metering Technician

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

Job summary

Elexicon Energy, the fourth-largest municipally owned electricity distributor in Ontario, is hiring for a Metering Technician role in Whitby. You will assemble, install, and maintain revenue metering, including A Base and S Base meters, and coordinate with Measurement Canada on disputes.

The role requires a college diploma in Electrical Engineering at the Technician/Technologist level, MEARIE training, and eligibility for Level 2 apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• College diploma in Electrical Engineering at the Technician or Technologist level

Responsibilities

• Be familiar with IHSA safety practices and company standards.
• Assemble, install, and maintain revenue metering installations (A Base and S Base meters, panels, and wiring).
• Install and remove power quality equipment.
• Inform customers of service requirements and energy-saving measures.
• Liaise with customers and Measurement Canada for metering disputes.
• Coordinate with contractors/electricians regarding metering requirements and configurations.
• Document repair work with contract meter shops and verify accuracy.
• Maintain and update records in NorthStar and shared drives for new and existing meters.
• Troubleshoot metering service issues including communication problems and SLA adherence.

Skills

Strong computer skills

MS Office (Word, Access, Excel)

Metering knowledge

Education

Electrical Engineering college diploma (Technician/Technologist)

Tools

NorthStar system

Metering equipment knowledge

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

The above range reflects the reasonable estimate for the position at the time of posting. Within the range, hiring compensation will be determined based on relevant qualifications, experience, skillset, education/ training, and other organizational needs.

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.