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Posting Title
Meter Electrician II (Distribution Metering Ops)
Job Requisition Number
AE503619
Position Number
100404
Job Type
Full-Time
Division Name
Electric System - Field Ops
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus four (4) years Experience in a field related to the job
- Thirty semester hours of college credit in power technology, electronics, communications technology, engineering technology, industrial technology or related field may substitute for one year of the general required experience with a maximum substitution of two years.
Licenses or Certifications:
- Valid Texas Class C Drivers License
Notes to Applicants
The Meter Electrician II will inspect, install, test, troubleshoot, repair, verify and calibrate all types of metering to include as follows; large capacity and primary and generation station meter equipment, transformer rated, single phase and three phase meters, recorders, totalizers, power analyzers, communication devices, and AMI network devices. Perform related duties such as interpret phase angles and power factor calculations. Install, test and repair or remove all load management equipment. Provide technical direction, assistance and training to other Metering Operations employees and internal/external customers. Perform down to board level repair, diagnosis, programming, verifying, interrogating, testing and calibration of metering installations, monitoring devices and associated components. Interpret, update, and develop drawings and documentation for meter equipment and installations of all types.
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Employment Application:
- The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
- The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held. Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your application.
- Résumés will not be accepted and statements such as “see résumé” will not be accepted. You may use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable.
- Please note that Austin Energy may close the job posting at any time after 7 days from the date of the initial advertisement. Once the job posting has closed, applications cannot be changed.
Assessments:
Your skill level in some of the competency areas for this job may be assessed through skills testing.
If you are selected as a top candidate:
- Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution.
- This position requires a criminal background investigation.
Driving Requirement:
This position requires a valid Texas Class C Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. City of Austin employees that promote or transfer into driving required positions must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Safety Program requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than eight City Driver Points (CDP) within a period of thirty-six (36) months.
Work Schedule:
- This position is categorized as Essential Personnel with the City of Austin. Essential staff are required to work during emergencies or bad weather if they are scheduled to work and, in some cases, when they are not scheduled. Essential employees ensure the continuance of key operations for the City of Austin.
- Work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekends.
- Shifts may change according to departmental needs.
- Employee may be required to work additional hours outside of regular work schedule.
Pay Range
$31.81 – $39.76
Hours
- Monday through Friday: 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
- This position is considered an Essential position. Please see “Notes to Applicants” below for more information on Essential Personnel requirements.
Job Close Date
04/02/2024
Type of Posting
External
Department
Austin Energy
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Grant Funded or Pooled Position
Not Applicable
Category
Technical
Location
4411 Meinardus Dr, Austin Texas 78744 (St. Elmo)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience installing, maintaining, trouble shooting and replacing single phase self contained and instrument rated (CT) electric meters
- Experience installing, maintaining, trouble shooting and replacing three phase self contained and instrument rated (CT) electric meters
- Experience using AMANDA 7 and Oracles Customer Care & Billing (CCB)
- Experience using Landis & Gyr Grid Stream-Command Center and ADMS Field Client
- Experience using a Oracles Mobile Workforce Management (MWM) system
- Experience using a portable three phase electric metering test equipment
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Install and maintain electric Transmission; Distribution and Generation Metering Systems
- Develop daily work schedule and train personnel in performance of job duties. Attend technical presentations, including training sessions.
- Train others in use of procedures, special tools, and computer equipment used in preventive maintenance and programming of electronic meters
- Use tools & various types of test equipment required to test and calibrate electric & electronic meters
- Interpret/explain/enforce all Austin Energy/COA and OSHA safety rules and regulations with zero tolerance for violations
- Interpret/explain/enforce City policies and procedures, building codes, specifications, and ordinances.
- Proficiently use a computer to program, interrogate and troubleshoot electric metering devices
- Create and use tabular and graphical spreadsheets, databases, and office applications
- Maintain accurate documentation of daily work transactions related to customers and metering
- Manage multiple projects and priorities while working alone or in a team
- Plan/organize/implement test procedures and design standards
Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:
- Responsible for leading and training other Meter Electricians.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of methods, procedures, tools and equipment in testing electrical and electronic metering devices
- Knowledge of installation and maintenance of electric Transmission; Distribution and Generation Metering Systems
- Knowledge of computer operating systems and basic PC skills
- Knowledge of the laws, theories, rules and standards pertaining to electrical metering
- Knowledge of technical aspects of Austin Energy’s Transmission; Distribution and Generation Systems
- Knowledge in Austin Energy standards and work procedures
- Knowledge of all relevant safety rules and regulations
- Knowledge of communications and software applications
- Knowledge of industry’s meter specifications and standards
- Skill in interpretation of technical drawings
- Skill in speaking, writing, listening, mediating, negotiating, and conflict resolution
- Skill in use of tools & various types of test equipment required to test and calibrate electric & electronic meters
- Ability to train others and work in team environment
- Ability to bend, climb, crouch, lift, walk, carry or use a force equal to lifting fifty pounds or greater
Criminal Background Investigation
This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation.
EEO/ADA
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
