AMR & ERT Maintenance Meter Reader I

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Shreveport
Posted on: September 1, 2024

Job Description:

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people. Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce. At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve. Job Summary CenterPoint Energy is looking for an AMR & ERT Maintenance Meter Reader I to join our SGO AMT Meter Reading Operations Team, located in Shreveport, LA. You will have the ability to: read industrial, commercial, and residential meters by assigned routes and/or appointment to ensure timely and accurate monthly measurement of energy consumption. Ability to identify and work non-registering equipment including programming and installing ERT devices. Essential Functions

• Reads gas meters by operating automated reading equipment: Mobile Collector / Handheld units.
• Loads assigned computer discs into the Handheld unit / Mobile Collector computer and frequently monitor the computer to ensure acceptable daily response rates. Downloads and returns discs for processing.
• Verifies meter identification numbers and document readings to assure timely and accurate billing of our customers' energy consumption.
• Plots daily route using charts, maps, and existing procedures to ensure effective operation of the Mobile Collector technology.
• Participates in the continuous improvement of route/cycle structure. Makes notes and changes location codes and data describing customer premises to help other meter readers perform their duties in a safe and more efficient manner.
• Observes, notes and reports irregularities of route, Mobile Collector equipment, vehicle, and response of Encoder Receiver Transmitters (ERT's), to ensure supervision is aware of any potential problems.
• Responds to our internal and external customers' requests, questions, and concerns in a manner that meets customer expectations.
• Partners with customer relations providing information and prompt resolutions to customer account and audit requests.
• Observes documents and communicates gas leaks, suspected gas theft, or malfunctioning of equipment and other hazardous conditions to ensure customer and employee safety and compliance with company policy. Essential Functions Continued
  • Responds to our internal and external customers' requests, questions, and concerns in a manner that meets customer expectations.
  • Partners with customer relations providing information and prompt resolutions to customer account and audit requests.
  • Observes documents and communicates gas leaks, suspected gas theft, or malfunctioning of equipment and other hazardous conditions to ensure customer and employee safety and compliance with company policy.
  • Participates in training and cross training to increase job knowledge and competency.
  • Able to provide and maintain a valid Driver's License and safe driving record.
  • Identify non-registering ERT's.
  • Works investigate ERT orders, including ability and knowledge to use the necessary equipment and tools to re-program an existing ERT or to install and program new ERT device on meter.
  • Ability to read meters either using mobile collector or handheld Itron device.
  • Manual reads (gauges and other larger meters), re-read orders.
  • In certain locations, may require overnight stay for mobile collecting. Education Description
    • Requires a high school diploma or the equivalent knowledge of English (punctuation, grammar, and spelling and Mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and percentages). Experience
      • Requires a minimum of two (2) years of current work experience in meter reading operations and/or field operations.
      • Requires a valid driver's license. A bonus to haveWe want you to know Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce. At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve. What we bring to you
        • Competitive pay
        • Paid training
        • Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
        • Transit subsidies
        • Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
        • Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
        • Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
        • 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution Job Type: Full Time Posting Start Date: 08/28/2024 Posting End Date: 09/07/2024 This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR ---- 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. #LI-CNP

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