Electrician Fully Qualified (East Hampton, CT)

Connecticut Light and Power Co DBA Eversource Energy; East Hampton (CT); On-site; USD 76,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource is seeking an Electrician in Connecticut to inspect, maintain and operate substations and related equipment. You will perform complex electrical tasks under TMP guidelines, including testing, installation and repairing of switchgear, breakers and transformers on-site.

The role requires five years of experience, strong safety discipline and the ability to work with tools in diverse conditions. Willingness to on-call, overtime, and storm restoration assignments is expected.

Qualifications

• Five years' experience in Time Merit Progression program for electrician.
• Must possess dexterity with tools and equipment.
• Working knowledge of substation operation and safety standards.
• Familiarity with Employee Safety Manual and company procedures.
• Knowledge of substation, transmission and distribution equipment and systems.
• Ability to coordinate and direct others in assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain and operate substations, switchgear and transformers.
• Install circuit breakers, switchgear and transformers as directed.
• Perform electrical tests using standard equipment and DLRO testing.
• Read wiring diagrams, blueprints and schematics.
• Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance of equipment.
• Assist in training electrician helpers and coordinate work.

Skills

Electrical theory

Substation operation

Reading diagrams

Testing equipment

Safety procedures

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Additional formal education preferred

Tools

DLRO (Ductor)

Megger

Ohmmeter

Voltmeter

Ammeter

Job description

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.). Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.

Role and Scope of Position

Under general supervision, inspects, maintains, repairs and operates substations, and does such similar work in the electric system, performing such duties as: Performing the duties included in the Time Merit Progression Program for Electrician.

Essential Functions

• Repairing and maintaining circuit breakers, switchgear, transformers, and similar equipment, including the replacing of sub-assemblies
• Installing circuit breakers, switchgear, transformers, and similar equipment as directed
• Making all electrical tests using standard test equipment, including but not limited to carrier and transfer tripping equipment testing and battery testing
• Performing switching operation involving any voltage
• Is thoroughly familiar with switching and tagging procedures, switchboard facilities, and related apparatus in area of normal assignment
• Operating substations
• Checking, inspecting, and testing underground system and maintaining equipment
• Reading and interpreting wiring diagrams, blueprints, etc.
• Making repairs to tools and work equipment
• Recognizing, correcting if possible, and reporting abnormal conditions that develop during the progress of the work
• Obtaining miscellaneous items from suppliers
• Repairs or replaces insulators, conductors, transformers, fuses, disconnects and lighting arresters, etc., associated with normal duties
• Makes standard types of transformer connection
• Assembles, disassembles, and maintains major rotating equipment such as motors, generators, etc., as required by normal assignment
• Works on live electrical conductors using proper tools and protective equipment
• Installs and repairs switchboard wiring and controls, major devices and equipment, complicated wiring, relaying and control circuits, using plans and drawings as required by normal assignment
• Tests insulators on substation structures Electrical Insulation Systems, Electrical Equipment Operating Parameters, and Distribution System Protective Relays and Devices as required by normal assignment
• Assembles, disassembles, and rebuilds power circuit breakers, voltage regulators, power transformers, distribution transformers, etc., as required within normal assignment
• Tests with meggers, Ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, metester and similar instruments and interprets results
• Testing Contact Resistance for breakers and connections using a DLRO (Ductor)
• Makes electrical connections on copper or aluminum cable and bus, or between dissimilar materials
• Installs all types of electrical bus work as required by normal assignment
• Performs routine inspection, maintenance and adjustments on electrical equipment following manufacturer’s instructions and/or Company procedures
• Secondary and primary cable testing
• Recloser programming and network testing
• Makes simple electrical calculations and measurements
• Bend and installs conduit
• Performs simple rigging
• Has a working knowledge of insulating oils and SF6 gas applications and uses, including storage, clean-up, filtering and testing
• Cleans and paints structures, equipment, and devices
• Operates motor vehicles safely in the performance of required duties
• Operating a motor vehicle and associated equipment
• Performs work in clean and neat manner and exercises care to prevent damage to Company or customer’s property
• Assisting in the training of electrician helpers
• Provide substation escort for non-qualified individuals
• Subject to on-call duty assignments to work alone or with others
• Keeping the substation buildings and grounds in good order, including minor repairs and snow removal
• Works either indoors or outdoors as required, and is subject to overtime work
• Will have storm restoration and emergency assignments
• Other related duties as assigned

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications

• Five years' experience in Time Merit Progression program for electrician
• Must possess a normal degree of dexterity in the use of tools and equipment
• Must possess a working knowledge of principles involved in the operation of substation equipment
• Acquires a thorough knowledge and understanding of Employee Safety Manual and performs work in conformance with safe practices and Company standards
• Thorough technical knowledge of substation, transmission and distribution equipment and systems
• Understanding of and ability to properly and safely utilize various tools and equipment required to perform assigned tasks
• Ability to effectively direct the work of others
• Ability to repair, adjust, install and operate equipment
• Thorough understanding of safety methods, practices, procedures and policies relating to the construction, testing, operation and maintenance of electrical or electronic equipment
• Ability to oversee and coordinate work as assigned
• Knowledge of applicable safety regulations and codes along with construction standards and regulations
• Working knowledge of construction and maintenance methods and procedures
• The ability to learn and utilize available information technologies
• Experience in Energy Delivery, Distribution or Transmission Systems is required

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent, Additional formal education preferred

Experience

Five years

Licenses & Certification

• New Hires must possess an Electrician E-1 or E-2 license or may also meet this requirement through documented prior experience as a qualified Electrician at another Utility, provided he or she submits all necessary verification of qualification, training and relevant experience
• all other candidates must successfully complete the TMP for Electrician
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid CDL license
• Must obtain and maintain Switching and Tagging certification

Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Some hazards involved when working on or near equipment and lines energized at secondary or high voltages. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk, and hear. The employee is required to walk; use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may be required to drive for extended hours during a typical workday; Climbs structures and performs work from ladders, staging, structures, etc., without adverse effects such as motion sickness or dizziness; The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is occasionally exposed to uneven terrain; high, precarious places; and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat. Exposed to all weather conditions in cases of emergency. Manhole and vault work is frequently damp and sometimes dirty.

Problem Solving & Complexity

Reading and interpreting wiring diagrams, 1Lines, 3 Lines and schematics Makes routine tests with meggers, ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, SF^ gas quality meters and similar instruments and interprets results Recognizing, correcting if possible, and reporting abnormal conditions that develop during the progress of work

Physical Aspects

Requires average physical effort. Regular lifting of 50 lbs. with occasional lifting of heavier equipment including but not limited to test equipment, gas bottles and grounds. Applicants must successfully pass the CAST (Construction and Skilled Trades Selection System) Test.

Compensation and Benefits

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. The salary range for this position starts at $54.96 and progresses in accordance with the union contract. Check out the career site for an overview of benefits Bargaining unit employees with contractual rights to this position will be given first consideration.

Competencies

• Build trusting relationships
• Manage and develop people
• Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration
• Lead change
• Communicate strategic vision
• Create an engaged workforce
• Focus on the customer
• Take ownership & accountability
• Build trusting relationships

Worker Type

Regular

Number of Openings

1

Emergency Response

Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.

EEO Statement

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

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Who we are

Eversource Energy (NYSE:ES), a Fortune 500 and Standard & Poor’s 500 energy company based in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire, operates New England’s largest energy delivery system. Eversource is committed to safety, reliability, environmental leadership and stewardship, and expanding energy options for its 4.3 million electric and natural gas customers. We are a company dedicated to our customers, communities and employees. We know that our success depends on the best efforts of our engaged team-talented and dedicated individuals who take pride in their work, know and exhibit the value of teamwork and collaboration, and support each other in working safely every day.