Field Metering & Testing Technician

Duke Energy; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy in Charlotte, NC seeks a metering technician to perform single-phrase and polyphase metering work, including installation, maintenance, testing and special meter investigations on transformer-rated meters.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting and wiring verification on complex installations, Interchange Tie-Testing with other utilities, obtaining data from metering equipment, and handling metering materials in field conditions.

Qualifications

• Associate or higher degree in electronics/ electrical engineering technology or related field.
• Or 3–5 years of relevant field experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Effective written and verbal communication for customer and team interaction.
• Knowledge of basic electrical principles and math.
• Familiarity with basic computer operations and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to pass background screening to become NERC CIP compliant.

Responsibilities

• Perform single-phrase & polyphase self-contained and transformer-rated metering work including installation, maintenance, testing and special meter investigations.
• Perform troubleshooting and wiring, verification, on complex transformer-rated metering installations including Wholesale/Transmission deliveries and Plant metering.
• Perform Interchange Tie-Testing and witness testing with other electric utilities.
• Obtain date from metering equipment such as load profile date.
• Perform metering material handling duties.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Electrical concepts

Basic math

Microsoft Office

Background screening compliance

Education

Associate degree in electronics/ electrical engineering technology or related field

Tools

Maplink

CBIS

Powertrack

SS9

Job description

Duke Energy in Charlotte, NC seeks a metering technician to perform single-phrase and polyphase metering work, including installation, maintenance, testing and special meter investigations on transformer-rated meters.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting and wiring verification on complex installations, Interchange Tie-Testing with other utilities, obtaining data from metering equipment, and handling metering materials in field conditions.