Entry-Level SCADA Field Technician

Eversource; Berlin (CT); On-site; USD 51,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy seeks an entry level Field Automation Technician to install, program, troubleshoot and maintain RTUs, HMIs and SCADA components in New England. You will work independently or with a team to support critical infrastructure in distribution networks.

You will gain hands-on experience with field hardware, software, data acquisition, and CIP compliance, with on-call and storm assignment obligations as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in electrical engineering or electrical technology or equivalent.
• 0 to 3+ years related experience required.
• Critical Infrastructure Protection certification must be maintained annually.
• Must maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots, repairs, services equipment and systems associated with electrical and electronic equipment.
• Reads and interprets engineering drawings, schematic, wiring, logic, and interconnection diagrams.
• Provides input to reports, drawings, sketches, logs, and records of work performed; makes corrections to engineering drawings to reflect field changes
• Obtains clearance, if required, from appropriate dispatching agency to perform work on critical operating equipment or electronic systems.
• Operates electrical and electronic instruments to test and calibrate.
• Identifies and analyzes communications problems/failures on systems and reports to carrier or personnel.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Read engineering drawings

Verbal/written communication

Safety compliance

Education

Associate’s Degree in electrical engineering or electrical technology

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Testing equipment

SCADA/IED interfaces

Job description

Eversource Energy seeks an entry level Field Automation Technician to install, program, troubleshoot and maintain RTUs, HMIs and SCADA components in New England. You will work independently or with a team to support critical infrastructure in distribution networks.

You will gain hands-on experience with field hardware, software, data acquisition, and CIP compliance, with on-call and storm assignment obligations as part of the role.