Read the latest industry insights and practical advice from Bermex experts on utility metering news, damage prevention updates, leak detection information, operational challenges, and emerging technologies shaping the utility services landscape.
Ron Cyr, the newest meter services supervisor in Georgia, could be described as a “pull yourself up by your bootstraps” kind of guy. After a successful 30-some-year career in sales and marketing came to an unexpected end, Cyr embarked on …
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Nearly 20 years ago, Reinaldo Serrano Jimenez, started with Bermex as a meter reader. As time progressed and technology improved, along came smart meters and a dying need for meter readers. That’s when Jimenez was faced with a decision: leave …
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Gene (Carl Eugene) Evans is a meter reader based in Cherokee County, Ga. His supervisor Billy Stone (1999), John Abramoff (2003), and Gene are the most tenured employees at this office. Gene came to Bermex later in his career through …
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When we highlighted the Columbus, Ohio office last year, we spoke with Paul Melton and other tenured employees, including Jim Oldham and Kim Triplet, who celebrated their 25th anniversary two years ago. “We have a running joke about who is …
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If you ask Bermex Meter Services Supervisor Benjamin (Ben) McDowell what’s changed since 1998, he’d tell you a lot but the one thing that has stood the test of time is the people. McDowell started on the Cobb Electric Membership …
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By Trevor Weidner, lead meter reader and area safety representative (ASR) I set out to find a meter reader’s thoughts on some aspects of Bermex’s safety initiatives. I wanted to learn about how they conduct themselves safely in the field. …
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By Davis Mills, project manager, Bermex Line locating is a growing service line opportunity for Bermex, and the company provides on-the-job training. A career as an underground utility locator can be a great way to use your math and science …
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Andres Gallego is the supervisor for meter services in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. He has been with Bermex for seven years and counting. One of the most important things for me is to enjoy a good work-life balance. By doing so, …
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By Hannah Bell, meter services supervisor, Bermex This is a brief introduction to myself — Hannah Lee Bell, supervisor — as the new Area Safety Representative (ASR) Committee Chair, as well as my plans to fire up this group! I’ve …
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