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We are hiring up to four (4) full time, temporary Meter Installer 1 positions (for up to 11 months) working out of Edmonton, AB.
This opportunity is open to Internal and External candidates. Current EPCOR Employees please ensure that you are using your “@epcor.com” email address.
The Meter Installer 1 is accountable for installing, maintaining, and repairing all types of overhead, underground, and temporary electrical services with voltages under 1kV. They are required to conduct themselves in a safe, environmentally conscious, customer focused professional manner.
What you’d be responsible for
- Installing, removing, maintaining and repairing overhead, underground and temporary single phase and three phase electrical services with voltages under 1kV. This includes, but is not limited to 480V and 600V systems.
- Installing, disconnecting and reconnecting all types of non-transformer rated AMI revenue meters and meter equipment.
- Fostering a positive safety attitude and a zero injury and illness culture.
- Supporting the review, update and development of procedures.
- Reading meters as required.
- Identifying potential job hazards to Meter Foreman and participating in safety discussions and activities.
- Identifying gaps, errors or inadequacies in existing business processes and making recommendations for improvements in work methodology; assisting foreman in investigating and resolving problems.
- Providing input to checklists, and completing checklists, procedures, documentation, and controls.
- Responding to customer inquiries and troubleshooting to resolve problems in the field.
- Ensuring adherence to proper safety regulations and safe work procedures.
- Maintaining vehicle and on board safety equipment and instruments comply with established processes and procedures.
- Demonstrating a high performance, high discipline, safe, accountable, focused, innovative, collaborative and achievement-oriented manner of working.
What’s required to be successful
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent level of secondary education.
- Journeyman Power Systems Electrician is preferred; Construction Electrician or Power Lineman certificate will be considered.
- Relevant and recent work experience as an Electrician.
- Valid Class 5 Alberta Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
- Possess or meet the eligibility criteria to obtain a valid EPCOR driver's permit.
- Experience operating a wide variety of electrical test equipment.
- Proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook), GeoFIT, Ivara and Oracle.
- Demonstrated ability to install, maintain and repair overhead, underground and temporary single phase and three phase electrical services under 1kV.
- Possess problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to respond to emergency situations.
- Strong organization and coordination skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proven commitment to safety.
- Working knowledge of EPCOR's Distribution system and related hazards, especially around three-phase systems, is considered an asset.
Other important facts about this job
Jurisdiction: IBEW1007
Class: 8154
Wage: Starting from $52.66 per hour
Hours of work: 80 hours biweekly
Application deadline: March 19, 2024
CurrentEPCOR Employees please ensure that you are using your “@epcor.com” email address.
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Please note the following information:
- A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age, successfully attained a high school diploma (GED, or equivalent level of secondary education) and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)
- If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.
- A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.
- To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required.
