Meter Technician

Meter Technician

# Join Our Team at Brazos Electric as a Meter Technician in Waco, TX

At Brazos Electric Power Cooperative, we are committed to providing reliable, affordable power to our 16 Member cooperatives across Texas. We are currently seeking a dedicated Meter Technician to join our skilled and passionate team. If you’re driven by hands-on problem-solving, energized by electrical systems, and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is made for you.

What You’ll Do:

- Plan, schedule and coordinate meter upgrades from Transdata to SEL 735. Maintain accurate database(s) on all meters in the field and inventory including programming files, transformer losses, load profile configurations, power quality measures, and communication addresses.

- Wire PT and circuits for metering and DFR installations using correct polarity

- Do necessary programming and commissioning for meter interface with the RTU and SCADA.

- Troubleshoot and repair any Transdata or SEL meters to ensure accurate metering.

- Troubleshoot any communication issues, phone line or IP, to assist MV-90 in getting meter data in a timely fashion.

- Download HHF files for billing and end of month reads where communications cannot be established.

- Perform accuracy tests on Radian test sets every 90 days for ERCOT compliance.

- Assists specific member cooperatives with Landis & Gyr PLX troubleshooting, repairs, and decommissioning, as necessary.

- Perform power quality audits as part of the PQ monitoring program. Work with member coops to capture and assess power quality issues and help determine a resolution.

- Maintain a test schedule to achieve 100% yearly testing on all meters.

- Interface with meter engineer on test equipment issues, meter programming changes, and EPS meter site certifications.

- Capture, validate and provide field documentation on EPS meters for required records retention by ERCOT.

- Provide recommendations for repair or replacement of test equipment.

- Maintain a record of distribution and EPS meter testing and yearly test reports. Have this available for reference in the event of an audit or questions regarding meter accuracy.

- Obtain ERCOT Qualified Meter Inspector designation after 1yr of testing experience.

What You’ll Bring

- Education: High School diploma or equivalent (required);

- Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical substation, lineman or metering

- Skills: Strong mechanical aptitude, safety-minded, detailed recordkeeping, and a team-first attitude

Why Brazos Electric?

We offer a collaborative work culture rooted in integrity, innovation, and reliability. When you join Brazos Electric, you’re joining a team that values safety, service, and continuous improvement. Our employees enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to help build the future of electric power in Texas.

Ready to Get Started?

Join us in keeping the lights on for Texas communities. Apply now to become a Substation Mechanical Technician and be part of something powerful. To apply, visit our careers page: https://joblinkapply.com/Joblink/6972

Brazos Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

With a history dating back to 1941, Brazos Electric has grown and evolved over the years to serve the changing needs of our member-owner co-ops and their customers throughout Texas. Brazos Electric Cooperative provides transmission and distribution services for 16 Texas electric co-ops whose service territory extends across 68 counties from the Texas Panhandle to Houston. Those 16 co-ops are the member-owners of Brazos Electric, and our board of directors is comprised of one representative from each of our member-owners.

Brazos Electric offers competitive pay and benefits for you and your family, a welcoming culture, and the opportunity to advance. Search our current career opportunities: https://joblinkapply.com/Joblink/6972