Meter Technician/Electrician
Great River Energy
Meter technician electrician Elk River
Applications Due: February 21, 2025
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Summary:
Performs electrical and mechanical work to operate, install, test, checkout and provide maintenance of metering and associated equipment on the Great River Energy (GRE) transmission system in a safe and efficient manner.
Total Rewards:
A typical starting range for this position is $51.38 - $60.45 hourly. We offer market competitive base pay and adjust our offer accordingly based upon the value of the candidate’s knowledge, skills and experience. In addition, our Total Rewards strategy focuses on recognizing individual performance and rewarding business results. Our robust Total Rewards package includes exceptional benefits and retirement, a focus on continuous engagement, recognition, personal and professional development, and an emphasis on work-life effectiveness.
Responsibilities: Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
+ Performs and/or assists in the maintenance of all revenue metering and associated equipment such as instrument transformers in distributions substations, power substations, and generation plants owned by GRE or equipment GRE has the responsibility to maintain.
+ Performs and/or assists in the installation, testing, set-up of meter MV90 master file, checkout of new revenue metering and associated equipment such as instrument transformers in distributions substations, power substations, and generation plants owned by GRE or equipment GRE has the responsibility to maintain.
+ Operate power tools, multimeter, voltmeters, ampere-meters, phase rotation meters.
+ Perform field and shop tests on all types of meter installations.
+ Develops and updates maintenance procedures along with maintaining equipment records in area of responsibility.
Qualifications: Knowledge typically acquired through a two-year technical degree/diploma in electrical or electronics related courses. A minimum of three years metering or distribution substation experience is preferred.
+ Knowledge of AC and DC circuits including Ohm’s law.
+ Knowledge of power, current and voltage transformers.
+ Knowledge of high voltage electrical equipment.
+ Knowledge of AC power measurement, familiarity with inductance, capacitance, power factor, and vector analysis.
+ Knowledge of the Delta & Wye voltages as it relates to meter configurations.
+ Skilled at effective communication that includes good interpersonal skills as well as written and verbal communication.
+ Skill and ability to use personal computers and related software including test equipment software, asset management software, Windows-based programs, and email.
+ Skill and ability to read circuit diagrams, prints, and drawings.
+ A bility to perform metering calculations/mathematics.
+ Ability to use meter data collection and management systems and develop meter programs.
+ Ability to distinguish colors on wires, control panels, and equipment.
+ Ability to perform “switching personnel” duties when required.
+ Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license to perform the essential job functions.
+ Ability to maintain a current medical card to perform the essential job functions.
+ Ability to live within 60 mile living radius of reporting location.
Apply: Qualified candidates please apply at www.greatriverenergy.com (under the Careers tab) by February 21, 2025. GRE values diversity, equity and inclusion and we are an equal employment opportunity employer.
Great River Energy values diversity, equity and inclusion and we are an equal employment opportunity employer.
Position Meter Technician/ElectricianLocation US:MN:Elk River | Skilled Labor/Trades/Operations | Full-TimeReq ID null
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