Metering Technician

About the role

The Metering Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing metering equipment and test instruments to ensure accurate operation of the metering infrastructure. The role reports to the Supervisor – Metering and works on‑site in Kitwe.

Key responsibilities

• Calibrate energy meters to meet required accuracy standards.
• Repair and calibrate high‑voltage and low‑voltage test instruments.
• Install and assist in commissioning metering schemes for system upgrades and regulatory compliance.
• Perform condition‑based maintenance on energy meters, alarm schemes, summation equipment, and voltage selection devices.
• Execute preventive maintenance and safety measures, including toolbox talks and SHE meetings.
• Support customers with pre‑payment metering platform issues and recharge assistance.
• Repair load control circuits for effective load management and peak‑shaving activities.
• Maintain workshop resources and ensure proper use of company assets.

Required profile

• Grade 12 Full Certificate.
• Technician Certificate in Electrical, Electronics or Instrumentation.
• Member of the Engineering Institute of Zambia.
• Minimum 3 years post‑qualification experience in a similar environment.

Required skills

• Energy meter calibration.
• High‑voltage test instrument calibration.
• Low‑voltage test instrument calibration.
• Metering system installation and commissioning.
• Condition‑based maintenance of metering equipment.
• Load control circuit repair.
• Pre‑payment metering platform troubleshooting.