Metering Technician

Veolia NA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,950 - 45,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Veolia NA seeks a technician in New York, NY to commission electrical and mechanical metering equipment across various settings including data centers and boiler plants. Candidates should have an associate degree in engineering and relevant experience in controls and building systems. The role involves physical testing, documentation, and client interaction. Pay ranges from $29.00 to $33.00 per hour, with a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering/technology with 1-3 years of experience in electrical/mechanical/controls engineering.
• Minimum of 1-5 years as service technician, commissioning agent, or related role.

Responsibilities

• Commission electrical and mechanical metering equipment in various environments.
• Complete building-specific commissioning reports.
• Perform physical testing of electrical/mechanical equipment.

Skills

Knowledge of electrical and mechanical building systems

Proficient in troubleshooting

Excellent communication skills

Education

Associate degree in engineering/technology

1-5 years experience as service technician

Tools

Multi-meter test instrumentation

Job description

Position Purpose

Veolia is a leading energy management and consulting firm that supports its customers in making their energy more sustainable, reliable, and cost effective through energy management, engineering, and energy efficiency solutions. Veolia’s clients include real estate developers & property managers, data centers, biotech firms, financial and educational institutions, municipalities, manufacturers and telecommunications companies. For these entities Veolia provides energy related due diligence, power planning, utility coordination, commissioning, and power/commodity analysis/purchasing support as well as infrastructure development services including central plant and combined heat and power plant design and installation.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

• Commissioning of electrical and mechanical metering equipment in a variety of environments, including:
  • Commercial Real Estate office buildings
  • Mission critical facilities (e.g. data centers)
  • Central boiler and chiller plants
  • Small power generation and cogeneration stations (up to 100 MW)
• Identify, understand and assemble required documentation, drawings, and data from clients, vendors, and contractors.
• Complete building-specific commissioning reports.
• Submit progress reports and commissioning meeting notes to the project engineer facility manager.
• Perform physical testing of electrical/mechanical equipment.
• Perform basic network programming & troubleshooting.
• Take in field measurement with the use of multi-meter test instrumentation.
• Respond to customer inquiries in a manner that exceeds the customer’s expectations.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background

• Associate degree in engineering / technology with 1-3 years of experience in preferably electrical/mechanical/controls engineering, energy services, plant operations, or related field; OR
• Minimum of 1-5 years of experience as service technician, controls installer, commissioning agent with experience in building controls, test and balance, design, construction and/or maintenance of building systems.
• Building management and distributed control system experience a plus.
• Metering experience a plus.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledgeable with common electrical, mechanical, and controls-related building equipment, including:
  • Uninterruptible power supplies
  • Low and medium-voltage electrical switchgear
  • Automatic transfer switches
  • Static transfer switches
  • Power distribution units
  • Backup generators
  • Gas turbines
  • Reciprocating engines
  • Steam turbines
  • Selective catalytic reduction systems
  • Chillers (electric, absorption, and steam-driven mechanical)
  • Boilers (steam and hot water)
  • Heat recovery steam generators
  • Pumps
  • Air handling units
  • Computer room air conditioning units
  • Computer room air handlers
  • Cooling towers
  • Building management systems
• Organized, detail-oriented, analytical, proactive, energetic, problem solver.
• Excellent communication and relationship skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Additional Information

Pay Range

$29.00 to $33.00 per hour.

Benefits

Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.