Meter Technician
Meter Technician
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Job Description
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 hydroelectric distribution company that supplies electricity to more than 63000 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. Oshawa Power maintains 1000 km of overhead and underground distribution lines within a 150 km2 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.
About this Opportunity
Reporting to the Manager Distribution Construction the incumbent will be accountable for the inspection installation maintenance and testing of all types of revenue metering equipment and related systems.
What you will do
- 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 policies;
- 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 WiFi 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.
What you have to offer
- PostSecondary Education from an Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technician Program or equivalent;
- We are currently seeking a candidate with MEA Journeyperson Metering Certification
- Have received and/or eligible for OACETT certification as a Technician or Technologist;
- Must possess a valid Class G drivers license with a clean drivers abstract;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- Demonstrated knowledge of MS Office applications;
- Knowledge of various types of communication systems and associated hardware for Smart Meter technology;
What we offer
In addition to working alongside a talented and inspiring team Oshawa Power offers;
- A flexible work environment;
- OMERS Pension fully vested from date of hire;
- Excellent company paid benefits from date of hire;
- Ontario Government Mobile Data plans;
- Tuition and Fitness reimbursement plans.
Application Process
Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume no later than Thursday May 29 2025 by email to: *Please include the position title you are applying for in the subject line.
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.
Oshawa Power embraces and celebrates our collective diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive diverse and equitable workplace built on respect support and collaboration.
Oshawa Power is an equal opportunity employer. We value an inclusive and supportive workplace which truly reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome all individuals to apply and do not discriminate on the basis of race national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation disability age Indigenous/Mtis status or other legally protected status.
In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005 accommodation is available upon request at any point during the recruitment process. If you require accommodation please email us at and we will work to meet your needs. We thank all applicants; however only those to be considered will be contacted
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
