Join the Clean Energy Revolution

Become a Meter Technician 1A at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow.  In this job, you’ll repair, test, and calibrate all types and classes of single phase and non-IDR (interval data recording) Polyphase Meters in our Meter Acceptance Shop and in the field. You will also inspect internal/external connections and test for continuity and grounds.

As a Meter Technician 1A, your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions and create cleaner air for everyone. Are you ready to take on the challenge to help us build the future?

Responsibilities

• Inspects/validates mechanical, electrical, electronic, and communication components.
• Cleans, reconditions, repairs, or replaces defective parts.
• Verifies register ratios and meter constants.
• Uses test instruments to perform testing and evaluation of associated metering equipment and load survey devices.
• Tests insulation of meters and associated metering equipment, such as, but not limited to test switches, phasing transformers, and load survey devices at high potential.
• Performs meter tests using various types of tests and computes meter error.
• Adjusts as needed to bring accuracy within prescribed limits.
• Checks, verifies, and updates meter nameplate data and meter programs.
• Records test results in SCE systems.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience fixing mechanical, electrical, or electronic equipment.
• Possess a current valid Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and working knowledge with Electronics and/ or Electrical Theory.
• Certificate or Degree in Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering, or education in a related technical field.
• Experience as a commercial/residential electrician, or in electrical construction.
• Experience working with power tools and hand tools (e.g., socket wrenches, screwdrivers, splicer, wire cutter, etc.)
• Ability to bend and lift assets up to 50 lbs.
• Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience and proficiency performing advanced Microsoft Excel functions, including performing: VLOOKUP’s, Pivot Tables, Mathematical Computations, filtering/sorting, charts and graphing.
• Experience and ability to perform mathematical computations and algebra calculations to check, verify, and update data.
• Experience and ability tabulating test results and performing computations for statistical analysis from testing data.
• Experience testing and repairing Single Phase and Polyphase Meters associated metering equipment and load survey devices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interface customers.

Additional Information

• This position’s work mode is on-site. The employee will report to an SCE facility or in the field location.  Further details of this work mode will be discussed at the interview stage. The work mode can be changed based on business needs.
• Visit our Candidate Resource page to get meaningful information related to benefits, perks, resources, testing information, hiring process, and more!
• Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
• Relocation does not apply to this position.
• This position requires testing and applicants who are identified to continue through the selection process will be invited to test via email. Reference our Information Guides for the following tests: Meter Technician 1 & 1A (Test 2605), and EEI CAST (Test 5108).  Candidates who have previously passed these assessment(s), in some cases, may not need to retest again for this position. 

About Southern California Edison

The people at SCE don’t just keep the lights on. Our mission is so much bigger. We’re fueling the kind of innovation that’s changing an entire industry, and quite possibly the planet. Join us and create a future with cleaner energy, while providing our customers with the safety and reliability they demand. At SCE, you’ll have a chance to grow personally and professionally, making a real impact in Southern California and around the world.

Southern California Edison is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at (833) 343-0727.