Journeyman Meterman

Peninsula Light Company; United States; On-site; USD 87,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Peninsula Light Company is seeking a Journeyman Meterman to install, calibrate, program, and maintain meters, transformers, and related equipment. You will deploy AMR endpoints, troubleshoot issues, and support metering accuracy for residential, commercial, and industrial loads.

The role requires completing an approved meterman apprenticeship, holding a Journeyman certification, and possessing a valid WA driver's license with CPR/First Aid.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with electricity/basic math courses.
• Completed an approved meterman apprenticeship and journeyman certification.
• Valid Washington State driver's license and CPR/First Aid.
• Flagging and forklift certifications may be required.

Responsibilities

• Programs, installs, tests, repairs, and maintains meters, transformers, instruments, and wiring.
• Deploys, troubleshoots AMR endpoints and related equipment.
• Calibrates and maintains primary/secondary standards for metering.
• Maintains meter-related inventory and records.
• Performs load and voltage surveys from meters and charts.
• Investigates large customer needs and sketches meter installations.
• Reviews future computer technology for compatibility with company goals.
• Assists with power diversion investigations and system security.
• Investigates voltage and metering complaints and advises corrective action.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Metering systems

Electrical theory

Safety procedures

Reading diagrams

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Journeyman Meterman apprenticeship

Washington State Journeyman Meterman certification

Job description

GENERAL FUNCTION

Under the direction of the Wireman Foreman this position performs assigned work related to the installation programming calibration and maintenance of all types and sizes of meters associated instruments equipment and wiring Deploys programs operates and maintains AMR endpoints Union represented position with pay schedule Wage scale 7440hour

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This is a non supervisory position

KEY RESPONSIBILITIESESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Programs installs tests repairs and maintains all types and sizes of meters current transformers potential transformers instruments associated equipment and wiring;
• programs deploys and troubleshoots AMR endpoints
• Calibrates repairs maintains and programs all primary and secondary standards whether indicating or recording types
• Maintains and organizes meter associated inventory
• Performs load and voltage surveys from demand meters recorded charts and other acquired metering data
• Investigates special needs of large customers evaluates power loads and prepares sketches for installation of metering
• Review future computer technology for compatibility with company goals
• Assists with power diversion investigations and system security program
• Investigates voltage and metering complaints and advises on methods for correcting trouble
• Performs other related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & BENEFICIARITY

Knowledge of transmission and distribution systems including residential commercial and industrial loads service and metering requirementsKnowledge of practices methods tools materials and equipment used in the electrical metering tradeWorking knowledge of electricity electronics trigonometry and vector diagrams pertaining to electrical meteringKnowledge of theory and principles related to wiring systems and ability to read and interpret diagrams as applied to meteringWorking knowledge of computers and computer programs related to electronic meters power quality monitoring equipment and the AMR systemKnowledge of applicable laws codes regulations policies and procedures including the Washington State Electrical Workers Safety Rules WAC 296 45 and metering standardsKnowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions for this type of workAbility to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and to maintain interpersonal skills including tact patience and courtesy with fellow employeesAbility to courteously and effectively deal with customer complaints service questions or problems

WORKING CONDITIONS PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Individual assigned to this position is often required to work in field conditions and may be under adverse weather conditions May be expected to work extended out of routine hours for emergencies or on certain projects Must be capable of lifting 75 pounds

RECRUITING REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or GED supplemented by courses in electricity basic mathematics algebra geometry and trigonometry Must have successfully completed an approved meterman apprenticeship and is certified as a Journeyman Meterman Individual must possess a valid Washington State drivers license and have CPR first aid flagging and fork lift certifications Visit our Benefits of Working for PenLight page for a detailed description of the companys benefits offerings