Field Meter Electrician – Install, Test & Program Meters

American Electric Power; Marion (IN); On-site; USD 4,149,000 - 7,764,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking a Meter Electrician C to install, test, and maintain self-contained meters in shop and customer sites. The role involves programing meters, handling disconnections for non-payment, and investigating abnormal usage while adhering to safety and company standards.

Qualifying candidates should have an Associate degree in electrical/electronic technology or equivalent, and hands-on experience in metering, testing, and electrical maintenance.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in electrical/electronic technology, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant work experience of four years.
• Qualified backgrounds include substation, metering, instrumentation, controls, power systems, or electrical maintenance, with hands-on experience in testing, troubleshooting, and working with electrical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Read meters as required for field order and cycle billing.
• Install, remove, change, disconnect, and reconnect meters.
• Test single-phase, network, and polyphase self-contained meters for proper operation and accuracy.
• Program meters.
• Perform Credit and Collections related to order including disconnect and reconnect for non-payment.
• Investigate irregular usage.
• Investigate energy diversion.
• Repair meters, meter sockets, and meter enclosures.
• Order, receive, ship, store, and inventory meter and associated equipment.
• Investigate self-contained service power quality problems, install event recorders, neutral testers, and produce reports.
• Program, test, and troubleshoot relay controls for capacitors, regulators, and reclosers.
• Install antennas and radios for smart grid devices.
• Perform work from ladders and elevated platforms.

Education

Associate degree in electrical/electronic technology

Job description

American Electric Power is seeking a Meter Electrician C to install, test, and maintain self-contained meters in shop and customer sites. The role involves programing meters, handling disconnections for non-payment, and investigating abnormal usage while adhering to safety and company standards.

Qualifying candidates should have an Associate degree in electrical/electronic technology or equivalent, and hands-on experience in metering, testing, and electrical maintenance.