Technician, Meter - Military veterans preferred

NV Energy


Position Title: Technician, Meter

Job ID: 10003324

Location: Reno, NV, United States







Description:

Responsibilities

7170 TECHNICIAN, METER



.An employee who is a journeyman, having successfully served an apprenticeship or equivalent for Technician, Meter. Must have sufficient working knowledge of electricity to be able, by the use of test equipment and calculations, determine power, volt-amperes, power factor and reactive components in an electric circuit. Must be able to program, test, calibrate, read, maintain communications, and troubleshoot all types of electric meters, power recording devices, specialized test equipment and metering systems using computers as needed, including verifying electric meter communications interface between NVE and external customers are functioning properly. Must be able to wire, maintain, troubleshoot, and inspect per national and company electric standards and all meter installation configurations for generation and load services. Must make written test and reports. Candidates will be required to demonstrate proficiency of these qualifications by successfully passing a test with a score of 75% or better. In order to progress to the two (2) year wage step, employees must complete the "Meter Proficiency Exam" with a score of 75% or better. Following at least one year as a Meter Technician, an incumbent can elect to take the "Meter Proficiency Exam." Incumbents who pass the exam will have their wage rates escalated to the two year wage rate.

About Us

NV Energy is looking for qualified people to join us in one of the premier energy companies in the West. Located in the fastest growing state in the United States, NV Energy provides electricity to 1.3 million customers throughout Nevada as well as a state tourist population exceeding 40 million annually. Among the many communities we serve are Las Vegas, Reno-Sparks, Henderson, Elko and South Lake Tahoe. We also provide natural gas to more than 155,000 citizens in the Reno-Sparks area.

About the Team

At NV Energy, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. NV Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Job Info

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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