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Dominion Energy Associate Meter Shop Technician/Meter Shop Technician/ Senior Meter Shop Technician in WEST COLUMBIA, South Carolina
Associate Meter Shop Technician/Meter Shop Technician/ Senior Meter Shop Technician
Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we’re looking for you. You won’t just find a job here; you’ll find your career. Review the position below and apply today.
Military service members and veterans with ranks from E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.
Job Summary
This position is located in Cayce, South Carolina. There is one position which will be filled at the level commensurate with the successful candidate's education, experience, knowledge skills, and abilities. This position is responsible for:
Developing all electric meter configurations to support residential, commercial, industrial, and specialty DESC metering applications.
Configure/maintain/troubleshoot cellular communication equipment needed to support specialty metering applications.
Develop/validate communications to support SCADA metering setups.
Evaluate/deploy/maintain all DESC electric meter shop computer software and hardware.
Maintain electric meter TCA devices.
Support issues related to AMI reading systems.
Assist field meter workers with troubleshooting issues related to specialty metering applications.
Evaluating new metering products and developing testing techniques and procedures for equipment evaluation to determine how products will be utilized in house.
Coordinate with other business units as necessary for meter support normal business activities.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
Minimum Requirements (Note: A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications):
Associate Meter Technician
Valid driver’s license with good driving record
Must possess excellent PC skills and have working knowledge in the operation and application of personal computers and software programs (i.e., Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, CIS, etc.). Knowledge of electric meters, current transformers, and potential transformers. Basic understanding of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and Automated Meter Reading (AMR) technologies. Knowledge of basic math to add, subtract, multiply and divide and to perform the four operations with decimals and fractions. Skilled in the use of hand tools. Ability to troubleshoot and solve complex issues. Ability to interact with others, communicate clear instructions and evaluate results. Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to respond to internal and external inquiries.”
4+ years of experience in electric utility environment or associate degree in Electrical / Computer Field
Meter Technician
Valid driver’s license with good driving record
Must possess excellent PC skills and have working knowledge in the operation and application of personal computers and software programs (i.e., Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, CIS, etc.). Knowledge of electric meters, current transformers, and potential transformers. Basic understanding of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and Automated Meter Reading (AMR) technologies. Knowledge of basic math to add, subtract, multiply and divide and to perform the four operations with decimals and fractions. Skilled in the use of hand tools. Ability to troubleshoot and solve complex issues. Ability to interact with others, communicate clear instructions and evaluate results. Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to respond to internal and external inquiries.”
4+ years of experience in electric utility environment and/ associate degree in Electrical / Computer Field
Senior Meter Technician
Valid driver’s license with good driving record
Must possess excellent PC skills and have working knowledge in the operation and application of personal computers and software programs (i.e., Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, CIS, etc.). Knowledge of electric meters, current transformers, and potential transformers. Basic understanding of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and Automated Meter Reading (AMR) technologies. Knowledge of basic math to add, subtract, multiply and divide and to perform the four operations with decimals and fractions. Skilled in the use of hand tools. Ability to troubleshoot and solve complex issues. Ability to interact with others, communicate clear instructions and evaluate results. Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to respond to internal and external inquiries.”
6+ years of Journeyman experience in electric utility environment and associate Degree in Electrical / Computer Field
Education Requirements
Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education:
Required Degree Associated Degree in Electrical/ Computer Field
GED
High School Diploma
Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description
Working Conditions
Cold Up to 25%
Heat Up to 25%
Fumes Up to 25%
Office Work Environment 76 -100%
Travel Up to 25%
Other Working Conditions
Test Description
No Testing Required
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Other Information
We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more. To learn more about our benefits, click here
Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status.
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About Dominion Energy
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·Headquarters: Richmond, VA
·16 states in the US
·$100 billion of assets
·Nearly $35 million in charitable contributions
·100,000+ volunteer hours recorded in the community
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