Utility Meter Technician I

University Of Nebraska - Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation pay

Sick leave

Holiday pay

Insurance options

Retirement plans

Job summary

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln in Lincoln, NE is seeking a Utility Meter Technician I to troubleshoot, install, and maintain metering devices across water, gas, and electrical systems. You will configure devices, test meters, and support outage activities, with emphasis on documentation and safety.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree or related training, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work outside normal hours as needed. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• No minimum experience required.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Comfortable around electricity, steam, natural gas, and water systems.
• Good documentation and record-keeping abilities.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Familiarity with CMMS is preferred.
• Willingness to respond to emergencies and outside hours.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, calibrate, repair, install, and replace metering devices.
• Configure and test devices.
• Repair/install/replace electric meters, meter sockets, CTs, wiring.
• Assist with natural gas meters—deployment, troubleshooting, evaluation.
• Program BTU meters to standards and collect data for billing.
• Document work in internal work management system.
• Perform instrument calibrations on flow, pressure, temp indicators.
• Support outages and coordinate with contractors.
• Interpret drawings, manuals, blueprints and software.
• Maintain inventory of spare parts and test equipment.
• Participate in metering system PM program.
• Assist in scheduling outages.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Documentation skills

Driver's license

Willingness to work outside hours

Good communication

Education

Associates degree in industrial instrumentation and controls

Certificate in utility metering

ISA Certification in instrumentation

2+ years utility metering experience

Tools

CMMS

JEMS building control systems

BACnet/ModBus knowledge

Job description

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Position Information

Position Information

Working Title

Working Title Utility Meter Technician I

Department

Requisition Number

Requisition Number S_240598

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 07/01/2024

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 08/02/2024

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Description of Work

Ranked as one of the Best Employers in Nebraska, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success and satisfaction. We invest in our staff by offering fantastic benefits like vacation, sick, and holiday pay, a variety of insurance options, retirement plans, and numerous others. By joining our team, you will be given opportunities to grow as an individual and contribute to the significant impact that we make within the University of Nebraska community and Nebraska’s economy each year.

As a Utility Meter Technician I, you will:

• Troubleshoot, maintain, calibrate, repair, install, and/or replace various metering devices to accurately measure and report the water and condensate.
• Configure and test devices.
• Repair, install, or replace existing electric meters, meter sockets, CT’s, and associated interconnect wiring.
• Assist with natural gas meters, including assistance with deployment, troubleshooting, and technical evaluation of metering setup, measurement, and programming assistance.
• Program BTU meters to university standards to properly read consumption and collect data of metering and transmitter information for billing and determination of meter type.
• Document all work via the internal work management systems.
• Perform instrument calibrations on flow or process metering equipment and digital or analog pressure and temperature indicators.
• Assist with technical work or troubleshooting of wired networking systems.
• Actively participate in the metering system preventative maintenance (PM) program.
• Assist with recheck readings, field checks, testing, evaluations, and scheduling outages.
• Interpret drawings, manuals, blueprints, and software systems associated with the utility metering system.
• Assist in maintaining an inventory of spare parts, equipment, and accuracy of test equipment.
• Support utility outages and assist contractors for campus metering activities.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See: http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• High school or equivalent experience.
• No minimum experience is necessary.
• Good analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Comfortable working around electricity, steam, natural gas, and water systems.
• Excellent skills utilizing documentation and record keeping.
• Demonstrated a good mechanical aptitude.
• Understanding of CMMS system.
• Must be available by phone to address work-related issues and willing to work outside of the normal scheduled shift, such as emergency situations, shift coverage, or other operational needs, either on short notice or with advance notice.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and meet University driver eligibility requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates degree in industrial instrumentation and controls, electro-mechanical, electronics, or related field, or equivalent combination of education or experience.
• Certificate of completion or documented training in utility metering.
• ISA Certification as related to pressure, temperature, and flow instrumentation.
• 2+ years of utility metering experience in maintaining, installing, or servicing electrical, gas, water, steam, or other similar measuring equipment as related to utility systems metering.
• 1+ year of industrial instrumentation and/or controls experience.
• 1+ year of experience maintaining or servicing electronics, electro-mechanical, or industrial equipment.
• Experience within UNL Utility Services
• Experience and working knowledge of UNL campus, buildings, and systems.
• Experience with JEMS building control systems.
• Electronics or electrical systems experience.
• Experience in the instrumentation and controls field.
• Understanding of electronic communication protocols, including BACnet and/or ModBus.
• ISA CSST Certification
• ISA CST Certificate Holder

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required Yes

Physical Required

Physical Required Yes

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No

Criminal History Background Check Required

Criminal History Background Check Required Yes

Posted Salary Salary commensurate with experience

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact

Please call Human Resources at 402-472-3101

Job Category (old)

Job Category (old) Office/Service

Job Type

Job Type Full-Time

Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)

Work Location (City, State)

Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No

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