SCADA Field Automation Technician

Eversource Energy; Berlin (CT); On-site; USD 51,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy is seeking an entry-level Field Automation Technician/ Specialist to install, commission, troubleshoot, and maintain remote terminal units for SCADA. You will work on RTUs, HMIs, and associated equipment, supporting grid reliability in a cooperative, on-call environment.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree in electrical fields and up to 3 years of related experience, with CIP certification and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in electrical engineering or electrical technology or equivalent with 0–3+ years experience.
• Critical Infrastructure Protection certification must be maintained annually; valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots, repairs, services equipment and systems in electrical/electronic hardware.
• Reads and interprets engineering drawings, schematics, wiring, logic and interconnection diagrams.
• Provides input to reports, drawings, sketches, logs, and records; updates drawings to reflect field changes.
• Obtains clearance from dispatching agency to work on critical operating equipment.
• Operates electrical/electronic instruments to test and calibrate equipment (multimeters, oscilloscope, etc).
• Identifies and analyzes communications problems on systems and communicates with carrier or personnel.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Instrumentation testing

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Safety compliance

Education

Associate’s Degree in electrical engineering or electrical technology

Tools

SCADA software

HMI interfaces

Job description

Eversource Energy is seeking an entry-level Field Automation Technician/ Specialist to install, commission, troubleshoot, and maintain remote terminal units for SCADA. You will work on RTUs, HMIs, and associated equipment, supporting grid reliability in a cooperative, on-call environment.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree in electrical fields and up to 3 years of related experience, with CIP certification and a valid driver's license.