UGI Utilities, Inc. ยท 3 hours ago
Engineering Technician - Electric
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expUGI Utilities, Inc. is committed to providing a range of energy products and services to its customers. The Engineering Technician - Electric will assist in engineering and project management to enhance the distribution system's capability, resolving complex service problems and ensuring reliable service delivery.
Electrical DistributionElectronicsEnergyRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Design medium expansions to the distribution system to serve new customers and new load of existing customers. Meet with residential and small single/three phase business customers or their agent(s) to identify their service requirements, explain ED's requirements, and process for extending service, and authorize new service entrance locations. Produce the necessary design documents to accomplish the project, obtain the necessary right-of-way and permits, stake out the project in the field, deliver the design to C&M, and schedule the construction to be completed in time to meet the customer's needs
Identify and design medium distribution system projects to improve the safety, reliability, and adequacy of service to existing customers. This includes secondary modernization, re-sectionalizing, load balancing, transformer and recloser change out, and small distribution line conversion, relocations and end of life replacement projects. Produce the necessary design documents to accomplish these projects, obtain the required rights-of-way and permits, stake out the project in the field, and deliver the design to C&M in a timely manner
Troubleshoot and resolve service problems such as fluctuating lights, stray voltage, and adequate voltage. Meet with customers to resolve issues regarding clearance, location, and condition of ED facilities and other related matters
Assist in the restoration of service due to storm damage or equipment failure. Provide coverage for other technicians during their absence. Review all mapping updates resulting from work produced to assure accurate representation. Perform other related duties
Follow up/monitor customer service questions and confirm timely UGI standard installation of facilities
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of UGI's distribution line construction standards, methods, and equipment
Knowledge of National Electric Safety Code and National Electric Code
Knowledge of PA 1-Call, and OSHA regulations pertaining to electric distribution work
Knowledge of UGI's safety rules
Knowledge of electrical distribution equipment & power requirements
Knowledge of UGI's Electric Service Tariff
Ability to work independently and manage projects from start to completion
Ability to adapt standard practices to meet unique customer needs
Preferred
An Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent degree is preferred
Extent of experience will be considered if education is not in-line with the education requirement
This position recommends two (2) years of experience with increasing responsibility and skill level
Benefits
Competitive total compensation plan
Comprehensive benefits
Company
UGI Utilities, Inc.
UGI Utilities, Inc.
1001-5000 employees
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