Meter Technician

Position:	Meter Technician
Location:	Markham (Addiscott Crt.)	Reports to:	Supervisor, Metering Retail
Business Unit:	Centralized Operations Services	Division:	Network Metering
Hours per Week:	40	Rate of Pay:	In accordance with the Collective Agreement
Number of Openings:	1
Open:	October 11, 2018	Close:	October 26, 2018.

Position Purpose:

Reporting to the Supervisor, Metering, this position is responsible for poly-phase metering installations for residential and commercial customers. The incumbent is responsible for maintenance, removal, replacement, troubleshooting, and/or metering installations.

Responsibilities:

• Identifies the equipment required to be isolated to provide safe job site. Provides information to customers on metering requirements and liaises with customers regarding service requirements.

• Installs, maintains, removes, replaces and troubleshoots metering applications including specialized applications.

• Performs interrogation and programming of electronic meters using metering software and hardware. Coordinates the installation and troubleshoots communications issues related to meter interrogation.

• Supports MV90 and Billing with readings and transferral of files for interrogation.

• Collaborates with other departments, contractors, Measurement Canada and police regarding metering related issues such as theft of power.

• Performs cross-phase power quality analysis and troubleshoots transformer related metering installations. 

• Installs and analyzes load monitoring equipment. Collaborates with other departments, electricians and customers for follow up and resolution of ground fault issues.

• Safety: Responsible for a working knowledge and understanding of and make all efforts reasonable to work in accordance with and ensuring work is done in compliance with the appropriate safety legislation, EUSR rules, PowerStream policies and procedures and safe work practices that apply to the work while adhering to the internal responsibility system. Reports any unsafe conditions or observed unsafe work practices using PowerStream

Skills & Qualifications:

Experience: 

• Requires a minimum of 2-3 years of related experience.

 

Education and Professional Designations:

• Requires a Journeyman Metering Technician Certificate.
• Electrical Technician Certificate from a community college considered an asset.

• Requires basic knowledge of Measurement Canada requirements, ESA and EUSR regulations.
• Requires a valid Class “G” Driver’s License.

 

Skills and Competencies:

• Demonstrated ability to solve moderately complex problems.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills with coworkers and members of the public to achieve positive outcomes for the company.
• Requires advanced knowledge of EUSR rules and other related safety regulations.
• Requires advanced knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act requirements as it relates to individual, organizational and operational requirements.

 

How to Apply

 

If you would like to be considered for this position and meet the qualifications, please submit your resume by clicking here.

You can also submit a resume for us to keep on file and review as new opportunities arise that might be the right fit for your skills and experience.

Alectra is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a recruitment process that respects the dignity and independence of all candidates. Should you require accommodation at any stage in the recruitment, assessment and selection process please consult with Alectra’s People Team.

We thank all applicants for their interest in a career with Alectra. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

October 12, 2018