OUC - The Reliable One (https://ouc.com/) is presently seeking an Electric Meter Field Investigator to join our Electric & Water Distribution division,
We are seeking a highly skilled and self-motivated investigator to protect company assets and safeguard revenue integrity. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, technologically proficient, and comfortable working both in the field and in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
In this role, you will conduct audits, complete field inspections, and investigations into suspected utility theft, tampering, and equipment malfunctions. Your expertise will be highly valued as you contribute to employee and external stakeholder training, support process improvements, and proactively work to ensure the safe, secure, and efficient operation of our utility systems.
OUC's mission is to provide exceptional value to our customers and community by delivering sustainable, reliable services and solutions. Our career pathways empower you to unleash your potential and continue to flourish in an inclusive, dynamic, and energizing environment.
The ideal candidate will have:
High School Diploma or GED (required);
Vocational/technical Certificate in electrical or related field (preferred);
Minimum three (3) years of experience with electric and/or water utility field operations or law enforcement to include:
One (1) year experience installing, troubleshooting, and removing of electric meters (required);
Valid Florida Driver's license to operate company vehicle (required);
Complete an ARC Flash Training Class within 6 months of being hired (required);
OUC offers a very competitive compensation and benefits package. Our Total Rewards package includes, to cite a few:
Competitive compensation
Low-cost medical, dental, and vision benefits and paid life insurance premiums with no probationary period.
OUC's Hybrid Retirement Program includes a fully funded cash balance account, defined contribution with employer matching along with a health reimbursement account
Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
Paid parental leave
Educational Assistance Program, to include tuition reimbursement, paid memberships in professional associations, paid conference and training opportunities
Wellness incentives and free access to all on-site OUC fitness facilities
Access to family-oriented recreational areas
Paid Conference and Training Opportunities
Click here to view our Benefits Summary. (https://www.ouc.com/docs/human-resources-documents/benefits_summary.pdf)
Salary Range: $27.148 - $33.935/hour (Equal to approximately $56,467.84 - $70,548.48.00 annually).
Location: 5997 Pershing Ave, Orlando, FL 32822 USA
Please see below a complete Job description for this position.
Job Purpose:
Conducts audits, field inspections, field investigations of suspected theft or reported activities related to utility tampering and malfunctions. Represents the company in civil and criminal matters aimed at identifying and stopping meter-to-cash revenue losses. Coordinates activities with various internal work groups and proactively interacts with outside agencies including law enforcement to secure company property and revenue and to meet department objectives. Operates equipment at elevated heights and on energized systems up to 600 volts (secondary voltage).
Primary Functions:
Independently conduct field investigations for utility theft, tampering, photograph and secure evidence related to the investigations; thoroughly document findings per business and legal standards, and obtain statements from occupants/witnesses as needed;
Maintain custody and integrity of evidence, and represent the company in litigation, depositions, etc. as an expert witness in a professional manner;
Identify wiring errors or malfunctioning equipment, remove and/or exchange meters/jumpers, process work in Customer Information System (CIS) and MobLite applications;
Initiate and conduct site audits by analyzing various reports and customer records and determine @type of action to be taken;
Utilize secondary service conductor tester and thermal camera to effectively identify failing secondary connections associated with AMI meter event logs;
Develop and maintain productive working relationships with various law and code enforcement agencies that will facilitate and expedite the disposition of revenue recovery and civil/criminal complaints;
Conduct or assist in the training of employees and other external parties on the awareness of utility theft and tampering;
Utilize analytics and leverage technology to detect patterns of fraudulent activities;
Support process improvements to ensure safe and secure operations of equipment to minimize failures and tampering;
Perform other duties as assigned.
Technical Requirements:
Working knowledge in all, but not limited to the following:
Basic Electric and Water metering concepts;
Law and government relative to the position including, but not limited to, state statutes regarding utility theft/tampering, criminal and civil aspects, depositions, etc.;
Safe operation of a company vehicle in the performance of field duties;
Familiarity with all, but not limited to the following:
Transformer-rated meter installations;
CIS and MobLite applications in the performance of duties;
Operation of laptop equipment in the performance of field duties;
Basic analytical processing of AMI meter data and usage profiles to determine proper course of action;
Thorough documentation of field findings into electronic format;
Flow charts/diagrams and operational manuals/procedures relative Section operations;
Use of thermal camera, conduit camera, amp-probe and other equipment utilized to identify illegal connections to electric distribution/service;
Various hand tools and testing equipment necessary for the safe operation, installation and removal of metering equipment;
Related industry, organizational and departmental policies, practices, and procedures; legal guidelines, ordinances, and laws;
Safely work with electric meters, jumpers that may need to be removed or replaced;
Safely work on de-energized facilities and operates energized secondary conductors (under 600 volts);
Follow safety procedures and work outdoors in all @types of weather conditions;
Make sound judgments under stress, analyze situations quickly and determine proper course of action;
Obtain accurate information through interview and observation;
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written with internal and external persons to accomplish business objectives;
Learn complex meter installations and basic AMI functionality;
Ability to make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals, rates, ratios and percentages;
Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and standard office equipment (telephone, computer, copier, etc.).
Education/ Certification/ Years of Experience Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED (required);
Vocational/technical Certificate in electrical or related field (preferred);
Minimum three (3) years of experience with electric and/or water utility field operations or law enforcement to include:
One (1) year experience installing, troubleshooting, and removing of electric meters (required);
Valid Florida Driver's license to operate company vehicle (required);
Complete an ARC Flash Training Class within 6 months of being hired (required);
Working Conditions:
This job may involve exposure to wet, humid conditions (non-weather), outdoor weather conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold and heat (non-weather), and insects. This job may involve risk of electrical shock and requires use of personal protective equipment (PPE) to mitigate and minimize the risk. This job is exposed to energized secondary conductor and attachments (under 600V) and occasionally exposed to energized primary conductors up to 35KV. This job occasionally requires working at heights (upwards of 35 ft). This job may occasionally involve working near moving mechanical parts, in high precarious places, or exposure to vibrations. The job may also involve wearing PPE such as breathing apparatus depending on field environmental conditions and exposure.
Job requires completion of Revenue Assurance and Electric Meter Training with a passing score on written and/or field assessments within 6 months of being hired, in order to be issued Class 4 rubber gloves. Job requires annual re-certification, which includes a demonstration of required skills with the Electric Technical Trainer. Job also requires training on usage of the Extendo/Rosco Stick.
Physical Requirements:
This job requires sitting, standing, and walking, and may lift up to forty (40) pounds. This job may require bending/stooping, pushing, pulling, and/or digging, reaching over head, kneeling and/or crawling, and climbing (i.e. stairs, hills, ladders, etc.). This job requires speaking and hearing, reading, writing, typing, and detailed inspection. This job requires operation of a company vehicle.
Job may require working overtime due to stand-by and call out work schedule; including prompt response to calls from local law or code enforcement agencies regarding reports of significant revenue leakage, potential criminal
violations and/or public safety concerns.
OUC-The Reliable One is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed through responsible management policies to recruit, hire, promote, train, transfer, compensate, and administer all other personnel actions without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information and any other factor prohibited under applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws, rules, and regulations.
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