Shop Meter Worker Trainee (Richmond, VA)

Job Summary

• Performs various functions of the Meter Shop relating to the inspection, programming and testing of electric meters, metering equipment and auxiliary metering devices.  
• Works with a variety of meters and metering technology. 
• Responds to inquiries from internal and external customers. 
• Maintains weekly production reports. Works closely with Engineering & Planning, as well as, project teams.  
• Performs other duties as requested or assigned.

*The starting pay rate will be $23.45 per hour advancing progressively to $25.93 per hour after one year.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

• Proficient personal computer skills
  • Cut, copy, paste functions
  • Knowledge of file formats and saving into proper directories
  • Email communications
  • Microsoft office products
• Ability to advance through a 6 step developmental program. The steps will overview everything from safe work practices, metering concepts, mathematics and electrical theory. At the end of each step a proficiency test must be taken and passed to advance to the next level.
• Performs bench testing and calibration of mechanical and solid state meters.
• Performs interrogation and programming of meters and related equipment.
• Skill in the use of hand tools needed for making required repairs and adjustments.
• In later steps, perform bench testing on CT, VT and CVT transformers.
• Installs meter communication devices or upgrades as required.
• Ability to work in a team environment or independently.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.
• Ability to follow company safety practices and policies.

Desired Qualifications

• Skill in basic electricity and electronics, as applied to electrical wiring, power and meters.
• Familiarity with using basic electrical equipment such as volt, ohm and ammeter’s.
• Working in production environments.
• Skill in reading schematic diagrams and wiring layouts.
• General problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal written and communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of AMI and AMR systems, their components and associated communication technology

Education Requirements

•    GED or HS diploma required
Technical/Associates educations are advantageous 
Demonstrated related experience may be substituted for formal degrees or certificates
 

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