Meter 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

Position Summary

• 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.

Basic/Required Contributions

• Associate or higher degree from an accredited tech school or college in electronics engineering technology, electrical engineering technology, computer engineering technology or communications technology.
• OR have 3-5 years prior field work experience relevant to job description or comparable work experience
• Valid Driver's License
• Effective Written and verbal communications skills necessary for customer and team interaction.
• Knowledge of basic/electrical principles and demonstrated proficiency in basic math skills
• Familiarity with basic computer operations and able to run common application programs such as Microsoft Office Products.
• Ability to pass background screening to become NERCI-CIP compliant

Desired Qualifications

• Prior experience with electrical schematics, electrical troubleshooting and installations
• Familiarity with watt-hour metering and associated equipment including installing, testing, troubleshooting and programming of meters.
• Knowledge of Interchange Tie-Testing, Wholesale/Transmission metering and Plant Metering.
• Knowledge of high-end metering installations including JemStar, ION, Q1000 and translate meters
• Knowledge of Electric distributions systems, e.g. different services types and voltages
• Knowledge and experience working with Mobile Work Management Systems (SS9) application as well as other Duke applications such as Maplink, CBIS, Powertrack, etc..
• Prior experience with telecommunications devices (i.e. Wireless, Cellular, RS 232/474, ethernet)
• Prior experience with communication protocols (ie DNP, MODBUS, etc.)
• Demonstrated problem solving and general troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of service area within reporting location.

Working Conditions

• Safety is imperative
• Work environment is normally outside in varying weather conditions
• Driving is required on a daily basis and occasional overnight stays
• Daily work received and completed via mobile laptops in trucks
• Squatting, lifting and carrying up to 60 pounds is required to handle testing equipment and materials
• Construction sites and congested areas occasional work at elevated heights from a ladder, platform or bucket
• Most work performed around energized electrical apparatus
• Frequent customer contact often involving conflict resolution
• Subject to call out, extension of day, and weekend work for scheduled projects or emergency restoration work
• Performance is monitored and evaluated through remote technologies and audits with limited direct supervision

Travel Requirements

Not required

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

No Represented/Union Position

No Represented/Union Position IBEW Local 962

Visa Sponsored Position

No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Diversity & Inclusion

Duke Energy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including but not limited to lactation, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, military status, or protected veteran status. Duke Energy complies with all applicable state, federal and local laws, regulations and ordinances prohibiting discrimination.