electric meter technician

Description

Electric meter technicians install and maintain electric meter systems in facilities or buildings. They install the equipment in accordance with regulations and repair faults and other problems. They test the equipment and advise on the use and care.

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Related skills

• apply health and safety standards (essential · skill/competence)
• electrical equipment regulations (essential · knowledge)
• electrical wire accessories (essential · knowledge)
• electrical wiring plans (essential · knowledge)
• electricity (essential · knowledge)
• electricity principles (essential · knowledge)
• identify faults in utility meters (essential · skill/competence)
• inspect electrical supplies (essential · skill/competence)
• install electrical and electronic equipment (essential · skill/competence)
• install electricity meter (essential · skill/competence)
• measure electrical characteristics (essential · skill/competence)
• perform test run (essential · skill/competence)
• smart grids systems (essential · knowledge)
• troubleshoot (essential · skill/competence)
• use electrical wire tools (essential · skill/competence)
• use technical documentation (essential · skill/competence)
• use testing equipment (essential · skill/competence)
• use wire hand tools (essential · skill/competence)
• wear appropriate protective gear (essential · skill/competence)
• advise on utility consumption (optional · skill/competence)
• anticipate installation maintenance (optional · skill/competence)
• consult technical resources (optional · skill/competence)
• install utility equipment (optional · skill/competence)
• keep records of work progress (optional · skill/competence)
• monitor utility equipment (optional · skill/competence)
• read electricity meter (optional · skill/competence)
• use personal protection equipment (optional · skill/competence)
• write records for repairs (optional · skill/competence)

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