Veridian Connections Inc. safely and reliably delivers electricity to more than 110,000 customers in the Cities of Pickering and Belleville, the Towns of Ajax, Port Hope and Gravenhurst, and the communities of Uxbridge, Bowmanville, Newcastle, Orono, Port Perry, Beaverton, Sunderland and Cannington. Veridian Connections Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Veridian Corporation. The City of Pickering, the Town of Ajax, the Municipality of Clarington and the City of Belleville jointly own Veridian Corporation.
METER TECHNICIAN
BELLEVILLE
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Assemble, install, and maintain all revenue metering installations, including A Base and S Base meters, meter panels, both single phase, three phase all associated instrument transformers and wiring.
Inform customers of service requirements, energy savings measures, power factor correction and other public relation services as required.
Liaise with customers and Measurement Canada for metering disputes.
Liaise/resolve issues with contractors/electricians as it pertains to Veridian metering requirements and configurations.
Document and verify all repair work with the contract meter shops as required.
Issue, return and scrap all inventory material and equipment to and from the field. Dismantle and inspect returned material to inventory or scrap.
Prepare and investigate inventory discrepancies and perform inventory cycle counts on a monthly basis.
Assemble, install and maintain all FIT/MicroFIT metering installations including communication platform.
Maintain accurate records on metering installations; ensure their continued accuracy and coordinate timely reverification of metering in accordance with requirements of Measurement Canada and Veridian Connections. Update records on Veridian’s information system (NorthStar), shares drive, etc., for new and existing meter installations.
Troubleshooting electrical problems regarding metering services.
Installation and troubleshooting communication problems regarding metering services (phone lines, wireless modem networks, proprietary LAN networks). Ensuring metering is functioning within the SLA’s with both the Billing and Wholesale Settlements groups. Routine crossphasing analysis of complex polyphase metering installations as per Veridian’s requirements. Including documentation of testing results and reconciliation of results with the Wholesale Settlements group.
Investigate unusual field circumstances (i.e., perform field tests to verify theft of power).
Be familiar with and carry out live line work practices and techniques on the metering installations using rubber glove techniques.
QUALIFICATIONS
Journeyperson Metering Certificate with 3 to 5 years relevant experience.
College diploma in Electrical Engineering at the Technician or Technologist level, eligible for O.A.C.E.T.T. accreditation.
Able to pass Electrical Theory Qualification Test.
Strong computer software and hardware skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Access, Excel).
Knowledge of communication systems (phone lines, wireless modem networks, proprietary LAN networks).
CPR/First Aid Certification and training in Ladder, Pole top and Aerial Device Rescue, Work Protection Code and Lift truck.
Experience in IP based WAN communication is a definite asset.
Interested and qualified applicants are encouraged to submit their resume to hr@veridian.on.ca by August 5, 2016. Please quote position title that you are applying for in the subject line of your email. Applicants please note that accommodations can be provided upon request. Only the candidates who meet the qualifications and experience for the position will be contacted for an interview. We thank you for your interest in Veridian.
July 13, 2016
