Certified Meter Mechanic/ Tester - Apprentice

At Toronto Hydro, we accelerate the city’s modernization, growth and sustainability in a safe and innovative manner. When it comes to safety, we prioritize safety in everything we do. A career with Toronto Hydro offers the opportunity to develop and grow your skills to achieve high performance results with comprehensive total rewards, work life balance and community engagement. At Toronto Hydro, you will collaborate with experienced and energetic teams as we build the electricity grid and the utility in a growing industry and city. Together, we can power Toronto’s bright future.

The Meter Mechanic Apprentice/Tester assists with the installation, change, removal, repair, inspection, testing and calibration of all types of meters and metering equipment for correct wiring and accuracy of metering; operation of meter test equipment according to documented procedures; and troubleshooting to determine faults in meters, metering equipment and test boards. The Meter Mechanic/Tester Apprentice also assists Measurement Canada Inspectors in verifying meters and meter installations. These duties will be performed to the level of the applicable skills and knowledge of the incumbent, under the direction of a Certified Meter Mechanic/Tester and/or Certified Crew Leader, Meter.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, and maintain all revenue metering installations including meter panels, both single phase, three phase and all associated instrument transformers and wiring.
• Inspect and test all types of meter installations for correct wiring of meters, metering equipment and accuracy of metering.
• Perform routine maintenance on departmental equipment and machinery.
• Inform customers of service requirements, energy savings measures, power factor correction and other public relation services as required.
• Liaise with customers and Measurement Canada for metering disputes.
• Liaise/resolve issues with contractors/electricians as it pertains to Toronto Hydro metering requirements and configurations as per the conditions of service.
• Issue, return and scrap all inventory material and equipment to and from the field.
• Assemble, install and maintain all FIT/MicroFIT metering installations including communication connections.
• Maintain detailed accurate records on metering installations; ensure their continued accuracy and coordinate timely reverification of metering in accordance with requirements of Measurement Canada.
• Troubleshoot electrical problems regarding metering services. Able to perform cross phasing analysis of complex polyphase metering installations.
• Install and troubleshoot communication problems regarding metering services (phone lines, wireless modem networks, proprietary LAN networks).
• Conduct work in a manner that is sensitive to customer and public safety and needs.
• Demonstrate safety awareness and adhere to safety rules and regulations.
• Familiar with Occupational Health and Safety Act, Utility, and EUSA Rule Books.
• Operate a vehicle and associated equipment.

• Graduation from an accredited post-secondary institution with an Electrical, Electro-Mechanical or Electronics Technician/Technologist diploma.
• Must have a valid class "G" Driver’s License in the Province of Ontario.
• Eligible for O.A.C.E.T.T. Accreditation.
• Knowledgeable in the electric utility metering field preferred.
• Familiar with the IESO, Measurement Canada and Electricity Act and Regulations is an asset.
• Demonstrate experience in a variety of business computer software such as Microsoft office.
• Able to work independently and in a team environment always creating positive relationships and interacts effectively with others.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Safety performance and familiarity with utility safety regulations and practices; adopts safe and efficient work practices, participates in job planning, risk reduction, and reports problems.
• Customer Service and Trust; excels in providing timely and effective services and exceeding customer expectations.
• Leadership; keeps people informed, promotes team morale and productivity.
• Adherence to Policies and Procedures; complies with policies, practices and procedures.
• Dependability; reliable and counted on to get the work done, ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Quality of Work; work is organized, detailed, in-depth, and is consistently of high quality.
• Volume of Work completed far outreaches the expectations; adapts well to changing volumes of work and/or pace of work and proactively seeks out additional work.
• Knowledge of Work; demonstrates an in-depth level of knowledge regarding the job, current role and accountabilities.
• Problem Solving; takes into account all relevant information when making a decision.
• Collaborating; stresses collaboration and interacts effectively with others.