Senior Metering Technician & AMR Specialist

Lcecnet; Lovington (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LCEC in Lovington, NM seeks a skilled Metering Technician to install, test, repair, and maintain meters and AMR systems. You will manage meter inventory, calibrate equipment, and support engineering and MIS teams with field data and reports.

Required are a high school diploma, 5+ years in meter operations, and proficiency with electrical schematics and data tools. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; professional certification via department program or internal testing required.
• Minimum five years of experience in meter operations across related systems.
• Thorough knowledge of metering principles, AMR concepts, and NEC/ safety practices.
• Proficiency with databases and spreadsheet tools; ability to read electrical schematics.
• Strong communication skills and ability to supervise apprentices when needed.

Responsibilities

• Install, test and repair kilowatt hour meters and related equipment.
• Maintain meter inventory and oversee AMR hardware/software.
• Calibrate meters and substation meters; test voltmeters and ammeters.
• Coordinate work with Line Ops and MIS; respond to customer inquiries.
• Prepare weekly reports and document activity for management.

Skills

Meter operations

AMR software

Electrical schematics

Communication skills

Team leadership

Data tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification through internal/training program

Tools

Word

Excel

Access

Job description

LCEC in Lovington, NM seeks a skilled Metering Technician to install, test, repair, and maintain meters and AMR systems. You will manage meter inventory, calibrate equipment, and support engineering and MIS teams with field data and reports.

Required are a high school diploma, 5+ years in meter operations, and proficiency with electrical schematics and data tools. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for success in this role.