Meter Technician

Job Purpose

To provide reliable testing, calibration, and maintenance of all types of meters and meter equipment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Test, service, maintain, and calibrate all meters, instruments, transformers, and metering equipment with supervision, as needed
• Accurately follow instructions for testing and programming all meters by ANSI and RGEC standards using computer driven calibration equipment
• Thoroughly clean and repair meters with increasing skill and proficiency
• Record and maintain all meters that are tested and repaired
• Ensure all meters are properly sealed after testing
• Train in the installation of instrument metering equipment
• Ability to differentiate single-phase and 3-phase metering above 200 Amps
• Ability to wire sockets for single-phase and 3-phase mounted meters with increasing skill and proficiency
• Assist with assembly of primary metering equipment
• Operate and maintain tools and equipment
• Maintain all tools and equipment in accordance with instructions and designated purpose
• Assist technical services technicians with logging field data and other duties as needed
• Accurately inventory metering equipment in the shop
• Learn and comply with Cooperative’s safety rules and procedures.
• Maintain confidential information

Qualifications

• A basic working knowledge of electricity preferred
• Ability to learn the different types of electrical meters and electrical recording instruments
• Ability to reason logically and relate hypothetical concepts to actual needs; to be flexible to changing conditions and equipment
• Must possess good computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to generate and submit reports
• Ability to learn program software(s)
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively
• Must possess good oral and written communications skills in the English language
• Must be detail oriented, self-motivated and able to organize work efficiently in order to meet project deadlines
• Possess a valid Texas driver's license
• Insurable with the Cooperative's auto insurance carrier
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to maintain a harmonious working relationship with all Cooperative employees, members, suppliers and consultants
• Must be or become certified in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Working Conditions

• Field work may be required in conjunction with office related duties
• Travel will be required which may include multiple over-night stays (weekends and holidays may apply)
• Subject to irregular hours
• Overtime hours may be required
• Work outside in various, sometimes adverse, weather situations such as extreme heat and cold, high winds, rain, snow and ice storm conditions
• To ensure all employees are provided with drug free and alcohol free working conditions, pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable cause and random drug and alcohol tests are conducted on all employees

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work at various heights
• Requires lifting, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling or and/or carrying of weights
• Sitting/standing/walking for extended period of time
• Traveling
• Excellent hand-eye coordination is required
• Required to pass a physical examination when employed
• Must have sufficient health to perform the essential functions, duties and responsibilities of the job

Direct Reports

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Rio Grande Electric Cooperative, Inc. (RGEC) was organized in 1945 to enhance the quality of life for rural residents by providing electric service where none existed. Today, at over 35,000 square miles, RGEC has the largest service territory of any electric cooperative in the contiguous United States, serving 18 counties in Texas, and two counties in New Mexico. While it still serves rural areas, many metropolitan areas have expanded into RGEC’s territory, which now includes hospitals, schools, and urban housing developments. The Cooperative was also selected by the military to be the electrical maintenance provider for Fort Bliss, El Paso, and Laughlin Air Force Base, Del Rio.

RGEC currently employs a compliment of 169 people to serve 7,229 members with 14,531 meters. It maintains offices in Alpine, Brackettville, Carrizo Springs, Dell City, El Paso, and Fort Stockton, with the Brackettville office serving as corporate headquarters. The Co-op maintains 10,044 miles of energized line of which 126 miles are transmission line, 202 miles are underground line, and 9,716 are overhead energized line. RGEC maintains the electrical distribution systems for Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas, and Laughlin Air Force Base, Del Rio, Texas.

Mission

RGEC is committed to providing safe and reliable energy services through the efficient use of resources, highly skilled employees, and technology.

Motto

Empowering communities, enhancing lives.

Values & Vision

RGEC proudly serves members based on a foundation of integrity and excellence, while striving for the betterment of communities and quality of life for those in the region it is privileged to serve.

Seven Cooperative Principles

Voluntary and Open Membership | Democratic Member Control | Members’ Economic Participation

Autonomy and Independence | Education, Training and Information | Cooperation Among Cooperatives | Concern for Community

Rio Grande Electric Cooperative, Inc. is an equal opportunity provider and employer.