Job Description:
The Digital Meter Recording Technician specializes in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of smart meters used for monitoring electricity, water, or gas usage. This professional ensures real-time data communication between customer premises and utility control centers via AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure) systems.
Key responsibilities include upgrading analog meters to digital smart meters, setting up remote communication modules, performing functional tests, and troubleshooting network or hardware faults. The technician works closely with IT and utility system administrators to verify data integrity, ensure secure transmissions, and calibrate metering software.
Field visits to residential or commercial locations are required to validate installations, replace faulty meters, or ensure compliance with metering standards. Additional duties involve customer education on meter functionality, responding to meter alarms, and supporting utility analytics teams with field data insights.
Job Requirement:
A diploma in electronics, instrumentation, IT networking, or utility technology is required. Experience with smart grid infrastructure, wireless communication systems, and networked metering platforms is essential. Knowledge of AMI systems, RF mesh networks, and data encryption protocols is highly desirable.
Candidates must have excellent troubleshooting skills, the ability to configure digital interfaces, and familiarity with handheld programming tools. Certifications in smart meter installation or data communication security are an advantage. The role demands strong documentation practices, customer interaction skills, and willingness to work in the field under varied conditions.
