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Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in maintenance and extension of power-distribution facilities, adjustment of customer complaints, and other activities concerned with distribution of electrical energy from substations to customers of electric power company. May be designated superintendent, overhead distribution; superintendent, underground distribution.

Electric Distribution Checker

Inspects and tests electric distribution equipment and wiring outside and within buildings to verify conformance of installation with construction and building code specifications, or to determine feasibility of increasing electrical load: examines wires and auxiliary equipment, such as fuses, insulators, and switches to ascertain conformance to specifications on work orders, utilizing thorough knowledge of types, sizes, and styles of equipment. Compares layout and methods of installation to blueprints and sketches and marks differentiations on drawings. Climbs poles to compare printed data on transformers with work orders and to examine wires and auxiliary equipment on poles. Approves installations or records inaccuracies on work orders. Tests lines, transformers, and other distribution equipment, using such devices as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and thermocouple indicators to measure voltage drop between points in circuitry, locate cause of electrical disturbances, and determine actual electrical load on system. Tests for temperature and presence of explosive gases in vicinity of electrified equipment.

Electric Meter Inspector

Investigates reports of meter readers concerning evidence of tampering with watt-hour meters and related wiring which interferes with correct metering of electric current consumed: requests permission of customer to examine meter. Examines meter for evidence of tampering. Examines wiring connecting meter to outside power lines and building circuits. Removes unauthorized wires or devices illegally installed to bypass current past meter, or to obstruct normal meter function. Turns on bulb of known wattage and observes movement of meter disk, determining accuracy of disk rotation in relation to current consumed by bulb. Replaces blown fuses and repairs minor defects, such as loose wiring connections or insulators. Removes meters showing evidence of tampering and informs customer of discontinuance of service, pending settlement with company. Compiles inspection report, confirming or denying suspected tampering, and reports needed major repairs. May serve court summons and testify in court as company witness during criminal prosecution.

Utilities Electric Drafter

Draws up specifications and instructions for installation of voltage transformers, overhead or underground cables, and related electrical equipment used to conduct electrical energy from transmission lines or high-voltage distribution lines to consumers. Uses principles and theories of science, engineering, and mathematics to solve technical problems. Work is more limited in scope and more practically oriented than that of engineers. Companies prefer two years of college courses in science, engineering, and mathematics, plus courses in field of specialty along with field experience; however, some companies may accept equivalent education and experience combined.: Studies work order request to determine type of service, such as lighting or power, demanded by installation. Visits site of proposed installation and draws rough sketch of location. Takes measurements, such as street dimensions, distances to be spanned by wire and cable, or space available, in existing buildings and underground vaults that affect installation and arrangement of equipment. Estimates materials, equipment, and incidentals needed for installation. Draws master sketch showing relation of proposed installation to existing facilities. Makes other drawings, such as those pertaining to wiring connections or cross sections of underground cables, as required for instructions to installation crew. Consults power distribution engineer on difficulties encountered. May draft sketches to scale. May estimate labor and material costs, using price lists and records on previous projects. May inspect completed installation of electrical equipment and related building circuitry to verify conformance with specifications. May prepare specifications and diagrams for installation of gas distribution pipes owned by gas-electric utility.

Electric Meter Tester Shop

Tests electric meters to detect cause of malfunctions and inaccuracy, and repairs meters: connects meter to test panel mounting standard meter and determines recording accuracy electric-meter tester. Changes connections to test panel and observes whether parts, such as coils and magnet, function according to standard. Adjusts test panel controls and observes dials to determine if meter's electrical readings are correct and turns setscrews to correct deviations. Determines if meter gears mesh properly by tactile examination and tightens or loosens screws to make adjustments. Adjusts timing mechanism on demand meters. Makes minor repairs, such as replacing wornout screws, jewels, and registers, and routes meters needing major overhaul to electric-meter repairer. May test accuracy of meters, using stroboscope to compare tested meter disk revolutions to those of standard. May test relays relay tester. May install and maintain test boards used to test function and accuracy of meters.

Electric Utility Drafter

Electric Meter Installer

Installs, disconnects, removes, and reconnects electric power meters used to record current consumption of residential, commercial, and industrial customers. : Splices and connects covered insulated cable to bus bar in pull box or on switchboard. Mounts meter and other electric equipment for high load installations, such as time clocks, transformers, and circuit breakers, on racks or wall, using electrician hand tools. Installs and connects cable from pull box to meter socket or transformer. Attaches color-coded wires from current transformer to test blocks and from test blocks to meter terminals for testing purposes. Tests meter for current flow and recording of current consumption. Disconnects and seals meter on cut-off order or removes seal and reconnects meter on cut-in orders. Removes, replaces, and reconnects meters when current consumption is too high for existing installation. Installs temporary service meter for recording current consumption during construction. Splices and connects jumper cables from current transformer onto bus bar on switchboard to provide temporary power for customer during change of meter and cables or when customer's service equipment is defective. Records meter and installation data on meter cards, work orders, and field service orders. Locates, diagnoses, and clears electrical trouble on customers' premises. Performs minor repairs and changes faulty or incorrect wiring on customers' premises.

Electric Meter Repairer

Inspects, adjusts, and repairs electric meters used for recording electric current consumption. : Disassembles defective meters, using hand tools. Examines parts of meter for wear and detects warped or bent parts, using straightedge. Soaks electric parts in chemical solutions to clean parts. Removes dirt from other parts, using brushes, sandpaper, and soap and water. Reassembles meter, using new or repaired parts. Turns setscrews or makes other adjustments required to bring meter accuracy within prescribed limits. May test meters for accuracy or for correctness of assembly and dielectric strength, using testing apparatus. May repair demand register mechanism of demand meters. May repair such electric components as instrument transformers and relays. May install meters.

Electric Meter Tester

Tests accuracy of meters used for recording electric current consumption and makes necessary adjustments, using various methods. : First method: Connects meter to standard (specially calibrated electric meter mechanism) and adjusts standard's dials to meter being tested. Pushes switch and allows needle on standard to revolve specified number of turns or for clocked period. Compares meter and standard calibrated dials to ascertain accuracy of meter. Second Method: Connects testing instruments, such as wattmeter, voltmeter, and ammeter, across coils of meter and allows load to pass through meter for clocked period. Computes watt-hours of current consumed, using instrument readings and time factor. Compares watt-hour computations with dial on tested meter to determine meter accuracy. Adjusts meters by loosening or tightening screws, using screwdriver. Inspects wiring of installed meters for improper connections or diversions of current. May make minor repairs and recommend meter removal for major repair. May clean mechanism with solution and small brush. May calculate inaccurate meter variations from standard. May set up auxiliary equipment to route current around installed meter during testing to avoid interruption to service. Does not perform tests on inaccurate meters to diagnose malfunctioning if inaccuracy cannot be corrected by screw adjustment.

Electric Meter Repair Helper

Assists workers engaged in testing, adjusting, and repairing electrical transmission and distribution equipment in laboratory repair shop, performing a variety of tasks.: Cuts lead wires to length and attaches connectors according to requirements of equipment to be tested. Connects lead wires to equipment and test apparatus as directed. Observes and records, or calls out readings of test apparatus meters, and turns test apparatus switches and dials as directed to assist in making tests requiring numerous connection changes, or when testing equipment is in locations not accessible to test apparatus. Cleans, paints, and removes minor defects from items, such as meter boxes, protect.

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