Team Leader, Metering Services

About the role

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries.

AES has been ranked #1 by BloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricity for millions of people worldwide.

We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work™ rankings across the markets where we operate. AES was also named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices.

Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute's Edison Awards in the twenty-first century, a distinction honoring global leadership in advancing the electric power industry.

If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a more sustainable future, we're powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in global energy.

The nature of the role will include

• Provides leadership, coaching, advising, and teaching to others through day-to-day contact.
• Directs, monitors, and evaluates the performance of direct reports within the reporting organization.
• Is responsible and accountable for the continuous, safe, and efficient operations of metering services.
• Educate team members on identifying and resolving meter malfunctions, communication errors on single and three phase meters.
• Remains current with all electric metering systems and meters.
• Effectively collaborates with internal teams to deliver on expectations.
• Works with the metering management team on budgeting for both O&M and capital.
• Develops and implements new metering standards.
• Assists with software product specifications, development, testing, and training.
• Train the trainer to assist employees with their field devices.
• Participates in and contributes to metering training and safety meetings.
• Develops and implements annual plans to improve performance and effectiveness from the activities of employees in the field and enforces established work practices and methods.
• Perform field evaluations and competency checkoffs to verify technicians can safely perform metering tasks.
• Monitors and documents work habits of employees in the field, as well as counsel's employees, recommends corrective actions required to meet performance standards, and acknowledges good work and good work habits.
• Demonstrates a solid commitment to all aspects of safety and drives safety performance of staff by providing the appropriate safety training for new and existing personnel.
• Implements instruction and training of employees in the established work practices and methods utilized throughout the department and create and update training manuals, instructional guides, visual aids, and evaluation materials tailored to specific metering technologies (e.g., AMI, smart meters).

Education / Experience

• High school diploma required; Associate degree or who has completed a structured Journeyman Meter Technician apprenticeship.
• 4+ years of experience required in electric metering utility operations.
• Highly developed technical skills and knowledge gained through a combination of advanced formal education and work experience, or equivalent related work experience in metering functions.
• 2+ supervisory experience required.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills
• Experience with, or ability to learn, various computer applications.
• Knowledge and experience in operations and metering installations.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to develop and motivate employees and resolve conflicts diplomatically.
• Organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Able to work in the field in all weather conditions and in the office.
• Communicate effectively and efficiently with all levels within the organization.
• Proficient in general computer operation and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to think ahead and plan for short- and long-term priorities.
• Analyzing data and making sound business decisions.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain and teach complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.