Greater Sudbury Hydro INC | Meter Technician - Electrical Utility

The MEARIE Group

$80K — $104K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years of community college education in electrical or instrumentation disciplines
  • Completion of Meter Technician Training Course and necessary apprenticeship
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Understanding of diverse meter communication methods including cellular, Fibre, TCP IP, RS232, and Radio
  • Familiarity with the Utility's revenue metering system
  • Valid class G driver's license for field work
  • Collaborative team player with a positive attitude

Responsibilities

  • Install, remove, and verify polyphase and single-phase meters
  • Perform meter calibrations, repairs, and adjustments
  • Conduct power factor analysis and verify cross-readings
  • Respond to customer requests regarding metering layouts
  • Complete documentation and update terminal inputs as required
  • Check customer voltage and install current and voltage recorders as needed
  • Assist with load surveys, including removal of tapes and servicing faulty recorders
  • Investigate instances of power diversion and carry out transformer checks

Benefits

  • Hands-on experience with cutting-edge metering technology
  • Contribute to essential utility services in Greater Sudbury
  • Opportunity to engage in a technically diverse role
  • Support from an operations supervisor
  • Potential for professional development through training opportunities
Full Job Description
METER TECHNICIAN - Electrical Utility

About the OpportunityWe're looking for a detail-oriented Meter Technician who takes pride in safety and precision. In this role, you'll play a key part in ensuring accurate energy measurement for thousands of customers by installing, testing, and repairing advanced metering systems. Reporting to the Operations Supervisor - Technical Services, you'll work hands-on with cutting-edge equipment and contribute to reliable service across Greater Sudbury.

The successful candidate will:
  • Install, remove, and verify polyphase and single-phase meters
  • Perform meter calibrations, repairs, and adjustments
  • Conduct power factor analysis and cross-reading verification
  • Respond to customer metering layout requests
  • Complete documentation and terminal input as required
  • Check customer's voltage and install current and voltage recorders as required
  • Assist with load surveys which include removal of tapes, services, install or replace faulty recorders
  • Investigate diversion of power
  • Carry out transformer checks

Seeking the following qualifications:
  • Minimum 2 years at community college level in electrical or instrumentation
  • Completion of Meter Technician Training Course and required apprenticeship
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Competent knowledge and understanding of meter methods of communication such as: cellular / Fibre/TCP IP / RS232 and Radio
  • Must have competent working knowledge of Utility's revenue metering system
  • Valid class G driver's license as job duties require frequent field work
  • Team oriented with a positive attitude

Interested applicants are invited to submit a detailed resume by Friday, August 21st, no later than 4:30 p.m. to:



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