Meter Technician
Hydro Ottawa
Ottawa, ON
Full-Time
$34
HybridManager
Please Note: If you are a current Hydro Ottawa employee with access to Workday, apply to this job via the Workday application.
At Hydro Ottawa, we power the lives of the people in the communities we serve.
As the electricity distributor to the Nation’s Capital, our work powers the essential activities that make up our lives - at home, at work and at play. And as Ontario’s largest municipally-owned producer of green power, we are leading the way to a greener tomorrow.
We are seeking a Meter Technician who enjoys hands-on work with the support of a collaborative team; a problem solver who always puts safety first. Without you, we’d be in the dark.
Are you ready to make a difference in our community?
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the Metering Supervisors, the Meter Technician installs, removes and maintains meters and metering equipment for verification in customer residential and commercial premises, Hydro Ottawa sub-stations, and buildings according to Hydro Ottawa’s Conditions of Service and Measurement Canada standards. Technicians work on new and existing construction across the full range of Hydro Ottawa’s service offerings and voltages. Technicians have the capacity to calibrate all types of meters used by Hydro Ottawa and those of our utility customers according to Measurement Canada standards. This position is responsible to provide excellent customer service and be a field ambassador for Hydro Ottawa.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Install and maintain domestic and commercial meters on all services supplied by Hydro Ottawa
Install and maintain instrument transformers on secondary and primary metered services
Install and configure electricity metering devices and confirm their proper utilization in service
Install and troubleshoot electrical and electronic wiring systems
Install and maintain meters and metering equipment on IESO registered wholesale metering points
Complete Record of Inspection on metering installations in accordance with Hydro Ottawa Construction Verification Program
Participate in site pre-construction meetings
Work on the secondary side of metering circuits up to and including 44 KV Primary
Test circuits up to 750 volts
Test communication functionality on meters, ancillary devices and networks
Flash and verify circuits to ensure proper association of the meter to Service Premise
Complete cross phase analysis and vector diagrams on a variety of service types
Conduct investigations on high/low consumption accounts and potential power diversion scenarios
Apply for Work Protection permits with System Office and act as a Permit Holder at Metering jobsites
Engage customer by phone or in person, book meter appointments as necessary, deliver excellent customer service and represent the company in a professional manner
Maintain ongoing communications with all user departments, internal and external clients
Create and update metering related work practices or procedures as required
Report damage to plant and hazards as encountered throughout Hydro Ottawa service territory
Complete minor repairs on small instruments and tools used by Hydro Ottawa
Promote quality and work within the Hydro Ottawa Metering Quality Assurance program, and support audit activities
Repair, calibration and final inspection of electricity meters in a lab type environment for both Hydro Ottawa and other utility meters
Maintain and provide support for meter Test Consoles as per Measurement Canada standards and requirements.
Evaluation and reporting on product condition, inspections for damage and tampering
Inventory control including physical issue and return of revenue meters, instrument transformers and metering supplies
Provide training, as required, to other Meter Technicians, Meter Apprentices, Students and other Metering staff
Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time by Metering Supervisory Staff
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Journeyperson Meter Technician or equivalent metering related training
Graduate of Community College Electrical Engineering Technician / Technologist program and MEARIE Certified Journeyperson or equivalent
Familiarity with Quality Assurance Principles including ISO 9001-2015, an asset
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
English essential, both oral and written
Bilingual (English/French) considered and asset
Valid Driver’s license – Class G
Government of Canada security clearance
Selected candidates will require an above average score on a standardized mechanical, mathematical and reading comprehension assessment as an element of the selection process.
The terms and conditions of employment for this position are governed by the collective agreement between Hydro Ottawa Limited and IBEW Local 636.
Hydro Ottawa offers a Hybrid Work Model. Hybrid work is position specific, details of the hybrid model will be discussed with successful candidates.
Hydro Ottawa may use artificial intelligence (“AI”) during the recruitment process to aid in the screening and selection of candidates.
The terms and conditions of employment for this position are governed by the collective agreement between Hydro Ottawa Limited and the applicable union. This posting is to establish a candidate pool for future opportunities. Candidates selected for the pool may be contacted for current or future vacancies as they arise.
Hydro Ottawa is committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and we invite you to inform us should you have any accessibility or accommodation needs.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.