Field Services Technician

ESSENTIALS OF THE JOB:

• Under supervision conduct checks on installation and verification of accuracy of all meters.
• Under supervision install, connect, test and energize single and three phase meters and associated circuitry of GPL’s Consumer Base.
• Ensure proper use and accountability of all departmental electrical materials and equipment.
• Assist in carrying out field inspections to effectively execute investigations.
• Assist Prepare statements for record keeping purposes as well as for court proceedings, including prosecution of electricity theft by consumers.
• Maintain the confidentiality and of all information arising out of each investigation and all matters within the Operations Department.
• Promote the sharing of best practices across the Company.
• Adhere to Standard Line Practice Codes and Safety Rules of the Company.
• Perform other duties that may be assigned within the scope of your employment, from an Authorized Officer.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITY:

• Knowledge of electrical meter systems and electrical theory
• Trouble-shooting metering and electrical circuits
• Knowledge of transmission and distribution system
• Knowledge in linesman skills
• Knowledge in Computer systems

JOB SPECIFICATION/QUALIFICATION:

• Three (3) CSEC subjects inclusive of Mathematics and English along with Craft Certificate (electrical) from the Government Technical Institute two (2) years’ experience in the electrical field.

OR 

• Certificate in Electrical Engineering Part 1 Government Technical Institute along with two (2) years’ experience in the Electrical Field.