Lead Elect Meter Technician

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Job Summary:

Supervises and takes part in the installation, removal and testing of electric metering and related equipment within assigned work area. Coordinates work of others involved in similar work within an assigned work area.

What You Will Do:

• Supervises and takes part in making large installations, oversees proper connections and register multipliers, installs, removes and tests self-contained polyphase and any instrument transformer electromechanical or electronic metering installations including demand attachments.
• Oversees and performs maintenance and repairs as required.
• Works with company personnel and confers with electrical contractors as required on matters pertaining to service equipment and metering installations and insures compliance with state, local, company regulations and knowledge of company electric rates and electric service rules.
• Administer the request for company order meter tests within assigned work area, checks customers' installations for grounds and other reasons for billing complaints, makes inspections and preliminary investigations for suspected diversion. Insures all PSC work is completed on time specifically 60 day inspections, periodic meters, etc.
• Changes out or removes meters and service control devices and prepares them for shipment to area test and maintenance shop.
• Oversees and maintains a satisfactory operating stock of meters, metering equipment and service control devices for use within assigned work areas.
• Plans, prepares, and constructs work on metering, connection diagrams, inspection reports, and other related equipment.
• Acts as a role model in attitude, safety, productivity, emergency response, and good business judgment. Coaches employees on their performance on these aspects of the job.
• Responsible for completing, maintaining, and creating records pertaining to the apprentice training to ensure requirements are met.
• Assures employee compliance with Safety Rules, Operating Practices, Construction Standards, and Accounting Procedures.
• Keeps meter records and makes reports as required.
• Instructs and trains other employees as assigned in above work.
• Performs all work according to company procedures, state regulations, environmental and safety practices.
• Performs other duties which are similar, related or incidental to this position.

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Required Experience:

• 2 years' experience as a qualified electric meter technician

Other Requirements:

• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• General knowledge of electric metering system in assigned work area
• Knowledge of state and local regulations and company policies pertaining to metering work
• Ability to explain metering requirements and policies
• Knowledge of company rates and electric service rules.
• Demonstrated ability as a leader in attitude, safety, productivity, and good business judgment in supervising others.
• Individuals selected for this position will have previously demonstrated these competencies as a journeyman.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Our Values

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Alliant Energy and its subsidiaries are committed to creating a culture of belonging and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by law.