Meter Electrician C - A

Appalachian Power Co.; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 89,773,000 - 167,971,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian Power Co. in Charleston, WV seeks a Meter Electrician to install, maintain and program self-contained meters energized up to 240 volts, both in the shop and at customer premises.

The position requires an Associate’s degree in electrical/electronic technology and a valid driver license, with progression from Meter Electrician C to B to A, including overtime and training as needed. Strong attention to safety and accuracy is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in electrical/electronic technology or military/technical equivalent.
• State Driver License; medical certification may be required by law.

Responsibilities

• Read meters for cycle billing and field orders.
• Install, remove, disconnect, and reconnect meters and related equipment.
• Test meters for proper operation and program meters.
• Investigate energy diversion and irregular usage.
• Work from ladders and elevated platforms.

Skills

Meter Electrician experience

Education

Associate's degree in electrical/electronic technology

Job description

Job Summary

Install and maintain self-contained electric meters energized up to 240 volts in the shop and on customer premises.

Job Description

The successful candidate must live within a 45-minute reporting time of the North Charleston Service Center, 404 29th Street W, Charleston, WV 25387.

**This position is posted as a range, and we bill filled based on experience and education**

Meter Electrician C:

What you’ll do:

Essential Job Functions & Tasks

• Read meters as required for field order and on schedule for cycle billing
• Install, remove, change disconnect, and reconnect meters
• Test single phase, network, and polyphase self-contained meter for proper operation and accuracy
• Program meters
• Perform Credit and Collections related 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
• Perform work from ladders and elevated platforms

What We're Looking For:

Education/Experience:

• Associates Degree in electrical/electronic technology. Equivalent education and experience is limited to military training and work experience of technical/technician nature (such as aviation and nuclear instrumentation technician).
• State Driver License. Must possess and maintain a medical certification card, if determined to be required by law.

Other preferences:

• Within 24 months of employment, successfully complete the Company's training and qualification program for this position including: classroom instruction; written examination; job mentoring; and job performance demonstrations. Work overtime as needed including extended daily shifts and weekends. Work late shifts as needed. Work independently under semi-direct supervision in a safe-efficient, and productive manner Proficiently use computers and applications related to this position. Effectively communicate with other employees, customer, and the general public in a courteous and appropriate manner.
• Promote a positive image of the Company to customer and the general public. Comply with all aspects of the AEP Corporate Code of Conduct. Report hazards and abnormal conditions. Attend and participate in training as assigned and assist in the training of other employees. There are additional expectations for the job and could include specific work experience, license / certifications, preemployment testing, expectations about travel, shift work, etc.
• Principal Line of Progression: From: Direct employment To: Meter Electrician B

Meter Electrician B:

What you’ll do:

Essential Job Functions & Tasks:

• Perform all duties of lower classifications as required
• Install and maintain transformer rated meters and instrument transformers
• Install and maintain external data recorders and associated equipment
• Install and maintain pulse meters, isolation relays, and associated equipment
• Test self-contained and transformer rated meters for proper operation and accuracy
• Test instrument transformers for proper operation and accuracy
• Investigate transformer rated service power quality problems, install event recorders and produce reports
• Visually inspect distribution system capacitors, regulators, reclosers, Alternate Feed Switches, and Line Voltage Monitors
• Disconnect and reconnect secondary services at the point of attachment
• Replace meter sockets and enclosures

What We're Looking For:

Education/Experience:

• Associate's degree in electrical/Electronic Technology. Equivalent education and experience is limited to military training and work experience of technical/technician nature (such as aviation and nuclear instrumentation technician).
• 24 months as a Meter Electrician C
• State Driver License. Must possess and maintain a medical certification card, if determined to be required by law.

Other preferences:

• Prior to promotion to this classification, successfully complete 24 months in the Meter Electrician C classification. Within 24 months of promotion to this classification, successfully complete the Company training and qualification program for this classification including: classroom instruction; written examination; job mentoring; and job performance demonstrations
• Work overtime as needed including extended daily shifts and weekends. Work late shifts as needed Work independently under general supervision in a safe, efficient, and productive manner. Proficiently use computers and applications related to this classification. Effectively communicate with other employees, customers, and the general public in a courteous and appropriate manner. Promote a positive image of the Company to customers and the general public .Comply with all aspects of the AEP Corporate Code of Conduct .Report hazards and abnormal conditions .Attend and participate in training as assigned and assist in the training of other employees. Ability to walk long distances as determined by the Company. Ability to lift a 50 pound weight from the floor to a workbench
• Principal Line of Progression: From: Meter Electrician B To: Meter Electrician A

Meter Electrician A:

What you’ll do:

Essential Job Functions & Tasks:

• Perform all duties of lower classifications as required
• Install, maintain, and test intra-change, inter-change, and generating plant meters, instrument transformers, and associated equipment
• Install, maintain, and test satellite, land line, ethernet, and other remote metering and associated equipment
• Install, maintain and test loss compensated metering and associated equipment
• Install, maintain and test, and operate distribution system capacitors, regulators, reclosers, Alternate Feed Switches, and Line Voltage Monitors
• Install and maintain distribution grid control devices and automated metering and distribution grid network infrastructure
• Disconnect and reconnect secondary and primary services at the pole or transformer and replace primary fuses where applicable
• Perform a variety of special tests and inspections related to customer bill complaints, inquiries, and energy diversion investigations. Prepare related reports
• Assist with and perform distribution studies including inspection of distribution equipment, circuits, analysis, and preparing reports.
• Operate and perform work from aerial lift devices.
• Develop and provide employee training.

What We're Looking For:

Education/Experience:

• Associate’s degree in electrical/electronic technology. Equivalent education and experience is limited to military training and work experience of technical/technician nature (such as aviation and nuclear instrumentation technician).
• 24 months as a Meter Electrician B
• State Driver License. Must possess and maintain a medical certification card, if determined to be required by law.

Other preferences:

• Physical demand level is Not Yet Determined
• To promote to this classification, individuals must successfully complete the Company training and qualification program for this classification including classroom instruction; written examination; job mentoring; and job performance demonstrations. This training and testing will occur during the minimum 24-month period that an employee will spend in the Meter Electrician B classification.
• Work overtime as needed including extended daily shifts and weekends
• Work late shifts as needed
• Work independently under general supervision in a safe, efficient, and productive manner
• Proficiently use computers and applications related to this classification
• Effectively communicate with other employees, customers, and the general public in a courteous and appropriate manner
• Promote a positive image of the Company to customers and the general public
• Comply with all aspects of the AEP Corporate Code of Conduct
• Report hazards and abnormal conditions
• Attend and participate in training as assigned and assist in the training of other employees
• Ability to walk long distances as determined by the Company
• Ability to lift a 50 pound weight from the floor to a workbench
• These are additional expectations for the job and could include specific work experience, license / certifications, preemployment testing, expectations about travel, shift work, etc.
• Principal Line of Progression: From: Meter Electrician B To: Higher classification, if qualified

In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do

At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

U005-150

Compensation Range:

$31.33 - $58.62

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: M – Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

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