To provide reliable testing, calibration, and maintenance of all types of meters and meter equipment.

• Test, service, maintain, and calibrate all meters, instruments, transformers, and metering equipment with supervision, as needed
• Accurately follow instructions for testing and programming all meters by ANSI and RGEC standards using computer driven calibration equipment
• Thoroughly clean and repair meters with increasing skill and proficiency
• Record and maintain all meters that are tested and repaired
• Ensure all meters are properly sealed after testing
• Train in the installation of instrument metering equipment
• Ability to differentiate single-phase and 3-phase metering above 200 Amps
• Ability to wire sockets for single-phase and 3-phase mounted meters with increasing skill and proficiency
• Assist with assembly of primary metering equipment
• Operate and maintain tools and equipment
• Maintain all tools and equipment in accordance with instructions and designated purpose
• Assist technical services technicians with logging field data and other duties as needed
• Accurately inventory metering equipment in the shop
• Learn and comply with Cooperative’s safety rules and procedures.
• Maintain confidential information

• A basic working knowledge of electricity preferred
• Ability to learn the different types of electrical meters and electrical recording instruments
• Ability to reason logically and relate hypothetical concepts to actual needs; to be flexible to changing conditions and equipment
• Must possess good computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to generate and submit reports
• Ability to learn program software(s)
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively
• Must possess good oral and written communications skills in the English language
• Must be detail oriented, self-motivated and able to organize work efficiently in order to meet project deadlines
• Possess a valid Texas driver's license
• Insurable with the Cooperative's auto insurance carrier
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to maintain a harmonious working relationship with all Cooperative employees, members, suppliers and consultants
• Must be or become certified in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation

• Field work may be required in conjunction with office related duties
• Travel will be required which may include multiple over-night stays (weekends and holidays may apply)
• Subject to irregular hours
• Overtime hours may be required
• Work outside in various, sometimes adverse, weather situations such as extreme heat and cold, high winds, rain, snow and ice storm conditions
• To ensure all employees are provided with drug free and alcohol free working conditions, pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable cause and random drug and alcohol tests are conducted on all employees

• Must be able to work at various heights
• Requires lifting, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling or and/or carrying of weights
• Sitting/standing/walking for extended period of time
• Traveling
• Excellent hand-eye coordination is required
• Required to pass a physical examination when employed
• Must have sufficient health to perform the essential functions, duties and responsibilities of the job

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About Rio Grande Electric Cooperative Inc

Rio Grande Electric Cooperative, Inc. was chartered under Texas law , July 27, 1945, and has the largest service territory of any electric cooperative in the contiguous United Sates. RGEC serves 18 counties in Texas and 2 counties in New Mexico, which covers approximately 35,000 square miles. At RGEC, “Owned by Those We Serve” is more than a slogan—it’s the way we do business every day. RGEC is owned by those who receive their electric service from the co-op.

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