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Meter Technician II (Onsite)

Apply now Job No: 500294
FT/PT: Full-time
Regular/Project/Seasonal: Regular
Location: Austin, TX 78744
City: Austin
State: Texas
Categories: Operations/Maintenance (Power, Water, Transmission, Telecom), On-site

Are you ready to take your technical expertise to the next level within a critical infrastructure environment? We are looking for a detail-oriented Substation Metering Technician to join our Transmission Services team.

In this role you’ll be a vital link in the energy chain, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of our revenue metering systems. You’ll work in a collaborative environment where you’ll receive professional mentorship while taking ownership of complex projects that integrate hardware, telecommunications, and high-level data networks.

You will be trusted to:

- Lead and assist in the setup of substation metering circuits, revenue meters, and instrument transformers.
- Bridge the gap between hardware and software by integrating meters into a internal and 3rd-party networks for remote MV90 access.
- Act as a key collaborator between LCRA System Operations, Telecommunications, and ERCOT to execute complex system upgrades.
- Perform testing, repairs, and fine-tuned adjustments to transformer-type meters and demand mechanisms.
- Ensure the grid remains secure and transparent by developing test results and maintaining NERC and ERCOT-required documentation.
- Performs work by traveling independently or with a small crew to various locations (substations, powerplants, water systems, etc.) as scheduled

You qualify with:

- Three or more years of experience in the construction and/or maintenance of power substation protection, diagnostic, metering, monitoring and/or control systems or relevant experience.
- A degree(s) in electrical power theory, electronics, instrumentation, controls, computer science or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
- Driver’s license

 

You gain:

- Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance

- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave

- 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option

- Life and disability insurance

- Wellness program including wellness incentive

- Extensive learning & development programs

And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.

LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email lcra.benefits@lcra.org. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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