Field Technician Iii

POSITION - Union: Field Technician III
NUMBER OF POSITIONS - 3
LOCATION - UIE-CT-Operations
HOURLY RATE: $36.70 - $41.52
Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of duties requiring the use of judgment to follow job layout and specifications.
• Install, repair, test, calibrate and maintain single self-contained and three phase alternating current meters at voltages not exceeding 480 volts.
• Responsible for the proper handling and operation of all tools and work equipment including RF diagnostic, GPS, test equipment and Field Automation/MDT associated with an automated service order system.
• Required to document and update through the use of computer technology the field order completion data.
• Maintain adequate supply of meters, tools, and supplies on vehicles.
• Judgment required in dealing with but not limited to customers, contractors, landlords, inspectors and other agencies.
• Perform proper meter functions with 100% accuracy, in connection with re-reads, turn-ons, turn-offs, transfers, meter installations and exchanges, meter testing and various investigations relating to, but not limited to meters and metering equipment.
• Program and troubleshoot electronic meters with 100% accuracy.
• Identify, notify and correct safety violations with electrical metering equipment.
• Perform duties of the Electrical Equipment Inspector (missing locks, proper signage, etc.).
• Perform duties related to Collections, including bucket rescue when needed.
• Responsible for installing external monitoring equipment and devices on services.
• Responsible for installations involving several types of self-contained meters for measuring current up to 200 amps and voltages not exceeding 480 volts.
• Assist in the training of personnel. Install or remove load control adapters and reset off-peak time clocks when needed.
• Inspect and install external equipment (i.e. locks, rings, seals, etc.)
• Be alert to unauthorized external by-passed, jumpered or unmetered conditions.
• Actively support and assist team members to achieve business unit's metrics.
• Research available resources to resolve access problems to metering equipment.
• Ability to diagnose and remedy troubles and ensure accuracy of connections and registration of current.
• Be alert for signs of theft of service, report and correct situations, which may have an adverse effect on revenue integrity.
• Collect customer equipment and electric usage information required to support revenue cycle and energy related services (energy conservation audits, etc.).
• Perform the functions of lower classifications as assigned, including the Meter Lab Tech.
• Work hours determined by the company to meet customer and company needs including weekends, extended hours, holiday, emergency and off schedule hours.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Operate motor vehicle and communication equipment (i.e. Field Automation/MDT, cellular phones, two-way radio, GPS, etc).
• Observe all company policies, operating procedures, guidelines, safety rules and regulations.

Skills and Requirements
Education:

• General knowledge of simple electrical principles and ability to read electrical primary maps.
• General understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and National Electric Safety Code (NESC).
• Ability to make written or verbal reports involving basic skills knowledge.
• Use mobile data terminals, PC and instruments.
• Must have and maintain a valid Connecticut driver's license and be able to drive a company vehicle.

Working Conditions:

• May be somewhat disagreeable conditions such as rain, snow, heat, cold, dirt, water, dogs, fleas and other vermin.
• May be exposed to high crime conditions.

Physical Demand:

• Generally light physical effort, frequent walking and driving, working outside, basements and meter rooms, may be exposed to cramped or dark areas and in all weather conditions.
• Carry various light metering equipment, hand tools, handheld computer and diagnostic equipment.

Competencies

• Be a role model
• Be agile
• Collaborate and Share
• Develop Self & Others
• Empower to grow
• Focus to achieve results
• Technical Skills

Mobility Information
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Job Posting End Date:
July-10-2024