Senior Utilities Metering Systems Technician

Job Title

Senior Utilities Metering Systems Technician

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Utilities & Energy Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

A Glimpse of the Job

The Senior Utilities Metering Systems Technician is responsible for installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, replacing and inspecting electric meters and water metering systems. Uses metering software to setup meter parameters, download meter data, and integrate meters and sensors into meter PLCs and meter software.

Essential Duties/Tasks:

• Meter Technician - Install and setup electric metering devices, chilled and heating hot water, domestic water, steam, and irrigation metering and PLC's. Install and setup temperature sensors. This will require driving a university vehicle to different university locations. Maintains up to date working knowledge of relevant regulatory issues and technological changes in the metering of utilities.

• Documentation - Document metering locations. Works with GIS resources to show meter locations on drawings.

• Maintenance / Repair - Performs maintenance and repair of utilities metering components and systems. This will require driving a university vehicle to different university locations.

• Other Duties - Contributes to a safe work environment by reporting accidents and unsafe working conditions, uses proper personal protective equipment, follows safety procedures outlined in Material Safety Data Sheets, and participates in safety training. Performs other duties as assigned.

What you need to know

Salary Range: $24-$36 hourly

Special Instructions: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section.

Required Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Five years of experience in installation, maintenance, or repair of instrument rated digital electric or water meters, programming of electric or water meters, or other related experience.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Must have a valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License or the ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience installing electrical meters and meter related PLCs. Experience working with 24v, 120/240v wiring.

• Capable of interpreting electrical and mechanical construction drawings and specifications.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

• Ability to read and comprehend written and oral instructions in English and communicate effectively.

Additional Information

Machines or equipment used in the performance of essential duties:

• Computer 10 hrs.

• Hand tools 5 hrs.

• Electronic testing equipment 10 hrs.

• University vehicle 5 hrs.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders, stand for extended periods of time, and will frequently be required to lift moderate to heavy weighing materials.

REQUIRED

• This position is security sensitive.

• This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules, and procedures.

• All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.