Meter Technician

Highlights of the job

We are hiring a Full Time Permanent position working out of Collingwood.

The Meter Technician performs a variety of routine skilled and technical work in the maintenance, repair and installation of electric meters and associated equipment.

What you’d be responsible for

• Providing input to the Collingwood Hydro Operations plans and directions, and ensuring on-going appropriate relationships with other positions.
• Ensuring the delivery of optimal results against appropriate performance metrics including safety, environment and customer service.
• Performing electrical and mechanical work in testing, installing, calibrating and repairing electric meters, protective relays and other related electrical instruments.
• Taking readings, keeping records and performing a variety of skilled electrical and mechanical work related to the calibration, installation and maintenance of electric metering equipment.
• Installing, wiring, connecting and analyzing all installations.
• Maintaining electricity meter and departmental histories, receiving and issuing electricity meters and related material, maintaining accurate inventory records, operating computers for shop work, field testing and interrogation of metering installations.
• Working in a safe and efficient manner including health and safety legislation/regulations, departmental policies/procedures/practices and Reg.22/04.
• Investigating customer complaints, performing load surveys.
• Providing back up support to other Departments, as assigned, that are in accordance with job responsibilities, and/or necessary departmental or corporate objectives.
• Demonstrating a high performance, high discipline, safe, accountable, focused, innovative and achievement-oriented, easy to do business with manner of working.
• Assisting in tracking the life cycle and appropriate timing of sampling meters in accordance with the OEB and Measurement Canada.
• Assisting in estimating the amount of meters required on a yearly basis along with budgeting and the procurement process.

What’s required to be successful

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as electrical drawings, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Considerable knowledge of electric meters and other devices used for the measurement of electricity.
• Knowledge of standard electrical safety practices and procedures applicable to work around electrical equipment including high voltage circuits.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform required duties.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Grade 12 Diploma or GED equivalent
• Journey Meter Technician Certificate
• Knowledge of ESA Safety Code
• Valid G Class Drivers License in good standing
• Required to work in all weather conditions (ie. Rain, snow, cold, heat, sun)
  • Work will be approximately 60% outdoors and 40% in office environment

Other important facts about this job

Jurisdiction: PWU1000 OUTSIDE 

Wage: $45.89 per hour

Hours of work: 40 hours per week

Application deadline:

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Please note the following information: 

• A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)
• If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.
• A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.
• To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required.