Meter Specialist
Location : Candidate must currently reside within a reasonable commuting distance from 62 Lake Mirror Road, Bldg. 2C, Forest Park, GA 30297 or be willing to quickly relocate to this area. Relocation benefits may be provided.
Job Summary: Performs analysis to develop design options or recommendations for electrical metering system components. Responsible for advanced troubleshooting, repairing, and calibrating equipment to include, electric meters, recorders, totalizers and computers. Responsible for the testing, analysis and warranty of High-End meters. Responsibility for data communication interfaces including hardline, AMI, Ethernet LAN/WAN and FW. This position directly supports core business functions related to ongoing operations in the product acceptance testing, communications protocols and high-end meter troubleshooting areas of an electrical meter shop.
Other duties include:
- Responsible for the testing, analysis and warranty resolution of High-End electronic meters.
- Shop, Training and Engineering testing and applications support for an electrical metering department.
- Provides leadership and effective training on new technology used in Product Acceptance testing.
- Specialized training for Shop Metermen A and Field Meter Technicians.
- Hardware/software applications support for product acceptance testing equipment.
- Meter and Instrument Transformer testing plan setup/development.
- Vender resolution.
- Trouble shooting of meter systems including electronic meters, instrument transformers, data communication interfaces including AMI, Ethernet LAN/WAN and FW.
- Special Project Support of Shop and Engineering group in designing and constructing various adapters and apparatus used in different phases of ANSI qualification, certification and acceptance testing.
- Setting up equipment for conducting performance and accuracy tests.
- Provide technical assistance for advanced electrical metering projects.
- Manage metering projects, direct meter-men and FMT work when supervisors are not present.
- Develops meter system options and cost estimates for project development.
- Provides classroom and on-the-job technical training on meter hardware, vendor software, and troubleshooting/diagnostic computer tools for Shop personnel.
- Provides technical direction on the planning and testing of meter systems.
- Installs, maintains, and tests communications equipment for metering systems
- The Meter Specialist is considered a “subject matter expert”.
Job Requirements
Education: 2-year Technical Associate Degree/Certificate (or equivalent electrical/electronic experience)
Experience Requirements
- 5 years minimum experience in “Metermen A” classification, Preferred.
- Experience with installation, maintenance, testing commercial and industrial meter systems and current meter technologies including AMI and solar applications. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Thorough understanding of advanced commercial and industrial systems.
- Knowledge of installation and operations procedures for hardware and user applications, common business practices related to metering services, company operations, policies and procedures.
- Excellent communications skills.
- Excellent computer skills.
- Produce quality work within deadlines.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong leadership abilities with supervisory potential.
- Good organizational capabilities.
- Project Management skills.
- Ability to demonstrate safety as priority.
- Aptitude to demonstrate all aspects of the “Our Values”.
Other - Valid Drivers’ license is required.
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeogiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .
Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Job Identification: 12347
Job Category: Engineering
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Georgia Power
