Power Systems Technician

Eversource Energy; Yarmouth (ME); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy in Waltham, MA seeks a Power Systems Technician to perform routine calibration and testing of substation, network, distribution, and communication equipment on the Eversource system. The role requires leadership, accuracy, and the ability to coordinate with multiple teams.

The position involves minor troubleshooting, supervision of technicians, and ensuring proper tools and material availability.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• Must demonstrate accuracy, initiative, judgment, originality, and attention to detail.
• Must pass the minimum physical requirements and have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to coordinate and direct activities of and work with individuals and groups engaged in engineering and technical activities.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate and test substation equipment, network equipment, distribution equipment, and communication systems utilized on the Eversource system.
• Perform minor troubleshooting and repairs as needed.
• Direct and instruct others; coordinate work with colleagues, municipal/max/contractors as required.
• Ensure all tools, equipment, and materials are available and used properly, with proper returns to inventory.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Initiative

Judgment

Originality

Planning

Coordination

Safety consciousness

Education

Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering Technology

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.

This position REQUIRES an _ Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering _ or _ Electrical Engineering Technology, NO EXCEPTIONS. _

Power Systems Technician

DEPARTMENT:Field Engineering

LOCATION:Waltham, MA

RATES OF PAY:$45.25 – 49.31 – 53.38– 57.43 – 62.40 – 63.94

CURRENTLY POSTED HOURS:Various Shifts

SCHEDULE: M-F

This position is responsible for the routine calibration and testing of substation equipment, network equipment, distribution equipment, and communication systems utilized on the Eversource system. This person is also responsible for minor troubleshooting and repairs.

Under general supervision, directs, performs and is responsible for routine calibration and testing assignments requiring a thorough knowledge of cognizant rules, regulations and procedures and a working knowledge of the company’s engineering practices applicable to their area of activity. Work assignments require proficiency in diverse phases of the company’s engineering or technical activities in connection with the design, construction, operations, utilization, inspection, testing and maintenance of equipment, apparatus, structures, and their safety procedures. Directs and instructs other Power Systems Technicians assisting in the performance of an assignment and others as directed. Power Systems Technicians must effectively coordinate their work activities with others, such as employees of other departments, representatives of consulting firms, municipalities, manufacturers, customer, and contractors. Power Systems Technicians are responsible for the safe, efficient, and productive performance of the work. Power Systems Technicians must ensure that all the proper tools, equipment, and material are available for job assignments and that said equipment and materials are utilized properly, including material returns to inventory.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. MUST POSSESS an Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology. Please DO NOT APPLY if you do not have one of these degrees.

2. Must demonstrate personality traits such as accuracy, initiative, judgment, originality, and attention to detail. Must also demonstrate qualities of leadership and the ability to plan for, coordinate and direct the activities of and work with individuals and groups engaged in engineering and technical activities.

3. Must pass the minimum physical requirements as prescribed by Eversource. The incumbent must have corrective vision, normal color perception, hearing, and a sense of smell.

4. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license to operate motor vehicles, and the ability to obtain Eversource qualifications to operate motor vehicles of any class and type required by the company based on departmental needs.

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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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