Meter Technician

**METER TECHNICIAN**

**_ Oshawa Power_**, a subsidiary of Oshawa Power & Utilities Corporation, and affiliate of fiber optic, district energy and renewable generation businesses, is the local hydro-electric distribution company that supplies electricity to more than 60,000 customers in the city of Oshawa. Located just 45 minutes east of Toronto off the shores of Lake Ontario, Oshawa serves as the economic engine for the Durham Region. Home to Lakeridge Health, Durham College and Ontario Tech University, Oshawa boasts a diversified economy ranging from advanced manufacturing and power generation to information technology and transportation.

Oshawa Power maintains 1000 km of overhead and underground distribution lines within a 150km2 service territory, operated at 44 and 13.8 kV, supplied by 9 distribution and 3 transmission substations. The organization is committed to the safe, reliable and efficient delivery of electricity through responsible financial management, strategic reinvestment and continuous innovation.

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This position is accountable for the inspection, installation, maintenance and testing of all types of revenue metering equipment and related systems.

**RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES**
- Install, repair, prepare, evaluate, configure, upgrade and replace electric meters and associated communications and instruments in accordance with Measurement Canada regulations and Oshawa Power standards and
- Install, test, operate, upgrade and maintain all smart meter communications systems and associated hardware.
- Install, test, operate and maintain interval metering communication systems, including, but not limited to, TCP/IP, Wi-Fi, Cellular & RF based systems.
- Perform cross phase testing and analysis on site and/or remotely.
- Install and operate recording and testing instruments to monitor system disturbances.
- Generate, modify, update, maintain and preserve all meter documentation, as required by Measurement Canada.
- Write reports, document and perform safety tailboards and maintain internal records as required.
- Collaborate with customers, contractors and other departments on metering standards, practices and installations.
- Analyze and test accuracy of meters and associated instruments on customer premises to verify measurement and billing.
- Assist in the training of apprentices.
- Adhere to all Occupational Health & Safety Act rules and regulations, the IHSA rule book and Oshawa Power Safe Work Practices.
- Other duties as required.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- ** **Post-Secondary Education from an Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technician Program or equivaltent.
- Have received and/or eligible for OACETT certification as a Technician or Technologist.
- Must possess a valid Class G driver’s license with a clean drivers abstract.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of various types of communication systems and associated hardware for Smart Meter technology.

**APPLICATION PROCESS**

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know when we contact you and we will work with you to meet your needs.