Meter Specialist I

Description

Metering Specialist – Training Instructor

Location: This is a hybrid position with onsite meeting attendance required.

SUMMARY OF EXPECTATIONS

This position's primary responsibility is developing and delivering training activities in the areas of Revenue Metering, Communication, Meter Service Order Work and other meter related courses to provide safe, reliable and accurate Metering Systems. This position reports to the Workforce Planning & Training Manager for Customer Strategy & Solutions.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Two-year Technical Associate Degree/Certificate (or equivalent electrical/electronic work experience) preferred
• Experience as a Meter Specialist (optional)
• Extensive knowledge and experience with installation, testing and maintenance of commercials and industrial metering systems and current metering technologies
• 3 - 5 years’ experience as a MeterTech A with GPC is preferred

JOB RE SPONSIBILITIES

• Promote safe work practices
• Develop training programs for new equipment, software and procedures using adult learning principles
• Develop web based training
• Write technical training manuals and work instructions
• Instruct classes
• Proactively identify training needs and develop solutions to address needs

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Thorough understanding of advanced commercial and industrial meter systems
• Extensive knowledge of installation and operating procedures for metering equipment and programming software
• Extensive knowledge of common business practices related to Metering Services, Company Operations, Policies and Procedures
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency in Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Strong communication skills including both written and verbal skills with the ability to interact professionally with all employees and across departments
• Well organized and able to effectively prioritize tasks
• Ability to put technical information into lesson plan format for training classes
• Ability to make classroom presentation in a professional and understandable manner
• Ability to transfer knowledge to students
• Proven ability to handle multiple project and competing deadlines
• Strong leadership skills

Behavioral Attributes

• Safety focused and committed to Safety Excellence
• Must exhibit a high degree of initiative and desire to take personal responsibility, exhibit all attributes of Our Values
• Build effective relationship both internally and externally at all levels
• Personal accountability - takes ownership of the job
• Customer Focus with the ability to effectively listen to identify and understand customer/student needs
• Patience, tact, teaching skills
• Demonstrate Teamwork and Leadership

* * LOCATION REQUIREMENTS

• The successful candidate must live within commutable distance of the metro Atlanta area. The position will be based out of Forest Park, GA with opportunities to support the Customer Operations inside and outside the classroom

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Disclaimer:

This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities.

Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is consistently recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).

Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is America's premier energy company, with 46,000 megawatts of generating capacity and 1,500 billion cubic feet of combined natural gas consumption and throughput volume serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries . The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in four states, natural gas distribution companies in seven states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America and a nationally recognized provider of customized energy solutions, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications . Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices that are below the national average. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, Southern Company and its subsidiaries are inventing America's energy future by developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, 21st century coal, natural gas, renewables and energy efficiency, and creating new products and services for the benefit of customers. Southern Company has been named by the U.S. Department of Defense and G.I. Jobs magazine as a top military employer, recognized among the Top 50 Companies for Diversity by DiversityInc, listed by Black Enterprise magazine as one of the 40 Best Companies for Diversity and designated a Top Employer for Hispanics by Hispanic Network. The company has earned a National Award of Nuclear Science and History from the National Atomic Museum Foundation for its leadership and commitment to nuclear development and is continually ranked among the top energy companies in Fortune's annual World's Most Admired Electric and Gas Utility rankings. Visit our website at www.southerncompany.com .

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Field: Power Line Operations & Maintenance

Job Type: Standard

Primary Location: Georgia-Metro Atlanta-Forest Park

Operating Company: Georgia Power Company

Job Type: Standard

Travel (Up to...): Yes, 25 % of the Time

Work Location(s):

Gen Svc Hqtr Forest Park - 62 Lake Mirror Road (62FORESTPARK)

62 Lake Mirror Road

Forest Park, 30297

Req ID: GPC2009513