Arizona Public Service - APS · 1 day ago
Meter Technical Specialist Senior
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expArizona Public Service (APS) generates reliable, affordable, and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. The Meter Technical Specialist Senior will act as a meter network expert, planning and supervising network design, device installations, and performance monitoring. This role involves technical leadership, project management, and mentoring of other specialists to ensure effective meter operations and safety compliance.
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Responsibilities
Technical leadership on meter network design, coordination
Network deployment planning
Connectivity and performance management and optimization
Plan and supervise network installation
Network issue resolution coordination
Network inventory planning and coordination
Network upgrade / firmware planning, coordination, and execution
May perform facility inspections in accordance with APS Standards
Mentors other Meter Technical Specialists for progression into SR role
Responsible for the development, coordination and implementation of weekly and daily work plans and schedules on a real-time basis for Meter Operations
Monitors crew shifts, work orders/assignments and actual work while mobile workforce management crews are in the field and adjusts schedules and assignments as needed
Manages Projects as assigned, serving as point of contact and project manager
Work directly with customer service, contractors, and customers for coordination of work order process on new installations, upgrades, conversions, and electrical service relocations
Supports activities of other departmental teams and external customers to ensure overall team success
Performs review of technical metering submittals for interconnection, Primary voltage metering, High Rise Network Metering
Develop and present resolution recommendations for system design/application problems, propose new equipment evaluations, system performance measurements, and routine maintenance procedures
Perform inspections per specification requirements or oversee the activities to ensure all inspections and repairs are completed thoroughly and on schedule
Maintain department documents
Coordinates with vendors for next generation technologies for use and implementation at APS
Provide technical leadership in the direction and training of Polyphase Meterman in handling of more complex job and equipment
Maintain and update the Electric Service Requirements Manual and provide training accordingly
Approves drawings on service Entrance Sections, and may serve as a representative for the Metershop on the ESRM committee and EUSERC
Mentors other Meter Technical Specialists in coordination of daily work for the department
Evaluates policies, processes, and procedures, developing and initiating actions to improve or make corrections as needed
Coordinates with training department for apprentice scheduling and apprentice training content
Serves as the Designated Safety Observer on large scale projects to ensure safe execution of work practices on project
Promote safety awareness and accident reductions through safety meetings, tailboards and implementation of safe work procedures and practices
Qualification
Required
High school diploma/GED and minimum five (5) years related work experience, of which at least two (2) years' experience must be in the Meter Technical Specialist
Preferred
Two (2) years as a Journeyman Electric Polyphase. This position may require experience with rubber glove (RG) practices
Demonstrated high level of competence in peer leadership, decision making and planning/organizational skills
Must possess good communications and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in computer skills, electronic theory, scientific math, circuit analysis, ESRM and NEC
Thorough knowledge of company safety rules and practices, and of the labor agreement, APS Construction Standards, Accident Prevention Manual and OSHA standards
Company
Arizona Public Service - APS
APS is Arizona’s largest and longest serving electric utility, providing power for nearly 1.2 million customers in 11 of the state’s 15 counties.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.95BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-01-08Debt Financing· $1.81B
2024-10-18Grant· $70M
2009-09-16Grant· $70.5M
Leadership Team
Juli West
Vice President Supply Chain, CPO
Monica Whiting
VP, Customer Experience and Chief Customer Officer
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