Meter Technician

Vicinity Energy; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 68,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FMLA up to 12 weeks

PTO 120 hours annually

Sick leave 40 hours/year

Paid parental leave

7 paid holidays

Floating holidays

401K with Roth option

Job summary

Vicinity Energy is seeking a Meter Technician in Baltimore, MD, to install, maintain, calibrate and repair revenue metering devices across the company’s facilities. This is a full-time, non-exempt union position reporting to the Maintenance Manager and located in Baltimore.

Compensation is $36.25 per hour with a 10% bonus target. The role requires at least 1 year of metering experience in an industrial setting, the ability to read blueprints, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 1 year metering experience in an industrial setting.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematic drawings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Accurate transcription of numbers and measurements.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, calibrate and repair revenue meters (condensate, vortex, magnetic).
• Operate hand and power tools safely per policy.
• Rebuild and clean condensate meters for installation.
• Assist in procurement and evaluation of new equipment.
• Work overtime and participate in on-call rotation as trained.

Skills

Metering expertise

Industrial environment experience

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Blueprints & schematics

Job description

Summary

The Meter Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, calibrating and repairing all revenue generating meter devices. This includes condensate, vortex and magnetic flow meters associated with the company’s operation facilities. The Meter Technician reports to the Maintenance Manager. This is a full-time, non-exempt. union position and is located in Baltimore, Maryland. The compensation for this position is $36.25 per hour plus a 10% bonus target.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe working conditions in accordance with established company policies.
• Identify, report and/or correct unsafe work environments.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable environmental regulations.
• Participates in on-scene work taking direction from others.
• Operate all hand/power tools in a competent manner.
• Perform maintenance, repair, calibration and installation of all metering equipment.
• Participate in the procurement of and evaluation of new equipment.
• Work with corporate in setting up meters in Pi.
• Assist in the implementation of new calibration methods and techniques.
• Rebuild and clean condensate meters preparing them for installation.
• Assist others as required.
• Exercise caution in the use and maintenance of all company equipment.
• Must be able to work overtime as required and join the on-call rotation once trained.

Basic Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 1 year experience performing metering in an industrial environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematic drawings.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to transcribe numbers accurately and in a timely fashion.

Other Qualifications

• Ability to work with minimum supervision.

Physical Requirements

• Must submit to company provided pre-employment physical exam and drug screening.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and insurable by company’s vehicle insurance carrier. Must have and maintain a driving record meeting the standards of the company.

• May be required to lift and maneuver up to and including 50 pounds.
• May be required to work in confined spaces such as boilers, tanks and manholes.
• May be required to climb vertical ladders up to 100 feet.

• May be required to pass a respirator physical and respirator fit test.

• May be required to work in hot areas and under adverse conditions both indoors and outdoors during all seasons.

Benefits

• Personal Leave
  • FMLA up to 12 weeks based on approval
  • Nonpaid benefit
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 120 hours accrued annually which equals 4.62 hours per pay period
• Sick Leave
  • 40 hours per calendar year prorated based on month of hire
• Paid Parental Leave
  • 100% pay up to 160 hours upon birth or adoption of a child; must be used in weekly increments
• 7 paid holidays annually
• Floating holidays
  • 40 hours per calendar year prorated based on month of hire
• Pension Plan
  • Not available
• 401K plan
  • Including Roth option