Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Meter Tester
Duke Energy
Cincinnati, Ohio
05.2023 - Current
Performs accuracy testing on meters set to be refurbished to ensure existing functionality remains unaffected.
Facilitates user acceptance testing to validate product functionality against business requirements.
Identifies bugs and errors in meters throughout their testing life cycle.
Installs Firmware on Openway Meters to prepare them to be used again in the field.
Executes routine tests on equipment according to company procedures.
Meter Tester's Assistant
Duke Energy
Cincinnati, OH
08.2017 - 05.2023
Checked in electric meters from field to prepare them for testing and refurbishing.
Palletized refurbished meters and placed them out for shipping.
Provided sample test meters to Senior Meter Testers for testing and refurbishing.
Placed shipments out for delivery, utilizing a forklift.
Delivered shipments to various distribution centers of our company as well as contractors.
Performed detailed test cases to ensure meter reliability and performance prior to testing.
Responsible for finding defective meters and meters that required sophisticated testing.
Meter Repairer
Duke Energy
Cincinnati, OH
06.2015 - 08.2017
Disconnected electric meters in Cincinnati, Ohio and Covington, Kentucky.
Delivered notices to customers prior to disconnection in order to collect past due payments.
Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while providing exceptional service.
Facilitated liaisons between customers and customer service for payment arrangements.
Meter Reader
Duke Energy
Cincinnati, OH
07.2000 - 06.2015
Read gas and electric meters in assigned areas to determine amount of usage; ensure accuracy of readings.
Investigated customer complaints regarding discrepancies between actual and billed amounts of energy used.
Conducted safety checks before entering private property; adhere to local laws governing access to premises for meter reading purposes.
Recorded readings from meters accurately in the appropriate database system.
Trained contractors on proper techniques for taking accurate readings from utility meters.
Responded to customer questions regarding meter readings and deescalated situations with professionalism and calmness.
Drove vehicles safely, obeying traffic laws and transportation procedures to avoid accidents.
Gathered and evaluated data for validity, accuracy and completeness.