Birmingham, Alabama
Posted: 16-Aug-24
Location: Bowling Green, Kentucky
Type: Full Time
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Warren RECC is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
WARREN RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE CORPORATION
OPERATIONAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
ENERGY SERVICES TECHNICIAN I
OBJECTIVES
- Provides world-class service and support to all Warren RECC Members.
- Performs efficient installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the Advanced Metering Infrastructure System and metering equipment.
- Provides both internal and external basic Commercial and Residential Power Quality Support
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to: Energy Services Supervisor
Directs: None
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs Instrument Rated Metering Installations.
- Performs daily AMI maintenance utilizing AMI Software, DT-400 programming laptop, NISC applications and ArcGIS Mapping software.
- Performs field testing of self-contained and IT rated metering installations.
- Creates appropriate service orders and assigns them as needed.
- Troubleshoots all power quality related issues supporting members and Warren RECC team members.
- Prefabricates primary and secondary metering equipment installations.
- Determines the proper current and potential transformers needed based on load sheet and transformer ratings.
- Assemble and label specialty meter bases for pickup by electricians and members.
- Test and verify CTs, PTs, meters, and wiring of all C&I accounts according to defined standards.
- Performs yearly voltmeter testing and maintenance.
- Communicates with members about billing, metering, and power quality issues.
- Performs monthly idle meter audits and disconnects service if needed.
- Utilizes meter manufacturer software to program Itron, Aclara and SEL meters.
- Conducts annual oil sampling on Warren RECC owned commercial and industrial distribution equipment and maintains detailed records in NISC.
- Provides 24-hour technical direction and support, 7 days per week, 365 days per year to commercial and industrial Members.
- Available to work nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary to support Member requests.
- Provides technical direction and support to other Warren RECC teams as necessary including System Control Center, Substation and Equipment Maintenance, Staking, Metering, and line personnel.
- Performs Warren RECC safety trailer demonstrations.
- Champions Warren RECC AMI initiatives as it relates to power quality.
- Installs, programs, disconnects, downloads, reviews, and reports data from metering devices.
- Works according to safety rules and policies adopted by Warren RECC, is responsible for own safety, and reports all accidents to supervisor.
- Complies with traffic laws, regulations, and safe practices while operating company vehicles.
IMPORTANT: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required.
Warren RECC reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties, or working schedules based on the needs of the Cooperatives and/or their duties to accommodate individuals with disabilities.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
POSITION: Energy Services Technician
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
High school graduate or equivalent required. Technical school or two-year college graduate with completion of courses that support job qualifications, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience is desired. A minimum of two years electrical (utility or industrial) work experience desired.
KNOWLEDGE
Working knowledge of utility operations preferred but not required. Must begin training within first year of position with the expectation that training will be required continually to maintain proficiency with changing technology, applicable standards, and member needs. Must have knowledge of working with computers and tablets, and the software associated with each.
ABILITIES AND SKILLS
The following abilities and skills are required:
- Work independently in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
- Proficient knowledge of using computer systems which will include multiple software packages.
- Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Work cohesively in a team-based environment.
- Strong Emotional Intelligence.
- Maintain confidentiality with sensitive personal information and respect members’ right to privacy.
- Possess technical skills related to basic electricity principles.
The following knowledge and skills are an advantage but not initially required:
- Working knowledge of metering principles
- Working knowledge of AMI communications and software
- Medical card with bucket truck certification
- Working knowledge of National Electric Safety Code
- Working knowledge of National Electric Code
- Working knowledge of the WRECC Service Territory
- Training in mapping systems software
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Working conditions transition from normal office conditions to frequent exposure to the elements.
- Exposed to heat, cold, wet, and/or humid conditions.
- Required to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.
- Required to stand, reach, stoop, kneel, and climb.
- Dealing with aggressive dogs from time to time.
- Frequent travel throughout the service territory.
- Availability to provide support 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year.
- Frequent use of personal protective equipment for both shock and arc flash hazards.
- Required to lift, carry, push, pull or move up to 50 pounds.
OTHER
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Must have a valid medical card or be able to obtain one in 180 days.
- Must not be color blind.