Meter Technician & Field Electrical Specialist

aep; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking a Meter Technician to read, install, test, and maintain meters and AMI equipment in the Corpus Christi area. You will handle disconnects/reconnections, investigate irregular readings, and support field operations.

The role requires an associate degree in electrical/electronic technology and hands-on metering experience, with safety training and willingness to work overtime or on-call. Starting pay is $34.96/hr, with benefits and a strong team focus.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in electrical/electronic technology or equivalent with four years' experience.
• Background in substation, metering, instrumentation, controls, or power systems.
• Hands-on testing, troubleshooting, and working with electrical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Read meters as required for field orders and cycle billing.
• Install, remove, change disconnect, and reconnect meters.
• Test single phase, network, and polyphase self-contained meters 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 service power quality problems and produce reports.
• Work from ladders and elevated platforms.

Skills

Meter installation

Meter testing

Troubleshooting electrical equipment

Customer communication

Inventory management

Education

Associate degree in electrical/electronic technology

4 years relevant experience in metering

Tools

Meters and testing equipment

Substation equipment

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

American Electric Power is seeking a Meter Technician to read, install, test, and maintain meters and AMI equipment in the Corpus Christi area. You will handle disconnects/reconnections, investigate irregular readings, and support field operations.

The role requires an associate degree in electrical/electronic technology and hands-on metering experience, with safety training and willingness to work overtime or on-call. Starting pay is $34.96/hr, with benefits and a strong team focus.