Metering Engineer

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Job Title: Metering Engineer

Location: Llandough

Pay Range/details: Competitive salary

Contract Type: Permanent

Omega are supporting a fast-growing technology-based business in their search for a Metering Engineer. The metering tasks for the Metering Engineer includes those of a complex technical nature to time, cost and quality targets to satisfy business and customer service requirements and provide technical support to the team.

Key Responsibilities - Metering Engineer

Install, maintain, remove and replace all types of metering equipment.
Commission all types of metering equipment.
Test and verify all LV metering equipment.
Operate the LV system for associated metering activities in accordance with procedures.
Undertake complex tests and inspections on installations.
Undertake remote testing of metering equipment
Investigate high consumption complaints and resolve queries with customers.
Investigate dangerous occurrences and resolve customer problems.
Work on non-standard and other Distribution Business' equipment.
Carry out work on installations.
Check and inspect work undertaken by the team for quality and safety standards.
Organise people and co-ordinate resources and supplies.
Coach and guide other staff including instructions to colleagues in completing tasks.
Plan and schedule work and make quotations on site to customers.
Provide technical explanation to the team and customers.

Qualifications & Requirements - Metering Engineer

Trained, authorised and experienced in single and three phase meter installation and LVCT metering.
Hold relevant Comcop authorisations.
Hold DNO metering authorisations where applicable.
Experience in Half Hourly, AMR and SMETS metering would be advantage.
Prepared to travel and work away from home on occasions.
City & Guilds full certificate (232 level or appropriate NVQ).
IEE wiring regulations knowledge.
Personal computer skills.

What we can offer - Metering Engineer

Company Vehicle
Up to 8% matched pension contribution.
Private Medical Insurance.
Company Bonuses.
EV Car Scheme.
25 days annual leave increasing with longevity.
Company social events.

For more information on this role, please contact Kieren Provis on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to 

Candidates who are currently a Metering Engineer, LV Metering Specialist, CT Engineer, Metering and Installation Engineer, Metering and Test Engineer or a Metering Services Coordinator may be suitable for this position

For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website 

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