Test Technician - East Springfield, MA

Eversource Energy; Springfield (MA); In loco; USD 49.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Eversource Energy is seeking technicians to perform system-wide electrical and electronic tests, installations, and maintenance for complex equipment. Responsibilities include verifying device operation, interpreting test results, calibrating equipment, and supporting customer-related investigations.

The role requires a degree in electrical engineering or related field with 0–8 years of experience, plus a valid driver’s license.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or electrical technology and 0–2 years of related experience, or an associate’s degree with studies in math and science and 2–4 years related experience (Test Technician).
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or electrical technology and 2–4 years related experience, or an associate’s degree with studies in math and science and 4–6 years related experience (Test Specialist B).
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or electrical technology and 4–6 years related experience, or an associate’s degree with studies in math and science and 6–8 years related experience (Test Specialist A).
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or electrical technology and 6+ years related experience, or an associate’s degree with studies in math and science and 8+ years related experience (Senior Test Specialist).

Mansioni

• Acceptance, installation, and preventive maintenance tests on equipment including protective relaying, transformers, breakers, etc.
• Verify operation of new electronic devices/systems and authorize use or in-service
• Interpret test results and advise engineering, operating, and programming staff
• Calibrate and modify performance characteristics of equipment
• Investigate technical customer complaints (radios, interference, sound levels)
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, wiring and interconnection diagrams
• Create reports, drawings, logs and reflect field changes in drawings
• Fabricate circuitry for tests and install modifications to systems
• Provide technical expertise to construction and regional personnel
• Operate meters, oscilloscopes, test sets, spectrum analyzers and other instruments
• Support emergency restoration efforts as required

Conoscenze

Electrical theory

Repair & adjustment

Instrumentation knowledge

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

MS Office

Driver's license

Formazione

Electrical engineering degree

Associate degree in EE

Descrizione del lavoro

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs a variety of system wide technical assignments associated with the design, installation, acceptance testing, maintenance testing, or maintenance of complex communications, electrical and electronic systems, components, and devices; with adherence to safety requirements.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• 1.Responsible for the acceptance, installation, and preventive maintenance tests on equipment to include protective relaying (electromechanically and microprocessor), transfer trip, transformers, breakers, reclosers, etc.
• 2. Verifies correct operation of new electronic devices or systems and authorizes use or places in service.
• 3.Interprets test results; makes recommendations to engineering, operating, programming, and other personnel, based on hardware characteristics or performance.
• 4.Calibrates, adjusts, and otherwise modifies performance characteristics of equipment;
• 5.Conducts tests and investigations in connection with customer complaints of a technical nature, such as radio or television interference, sound-level complaints, etc.
• 6. Reads and interprets engineering drawings, schematic, wiring, logic, and interconnection diagrams.
• 7.Makes reports, drawings, sketches, logs, and other up-to-date records of work performed; corrects engineering drawings to reflect field changes.
• 8.Fabricates electrical or electronic circuitry to accomplish specialized functions or tests; designs, recommends, and/or installs modifications to electrical or electronic systems or devices.
• 9. Furnishes technical expertise, advice, and support to construction, regional, and other personnel as required.
• 10. Operates a variety of electrical and electronic instruments in tests and calibrations, such as voltmeters, ammeters, oscilloscopes, transmission test sets, frequency counters, spectrum analyzers, communications service monitors, multi-meters, relay test sets, etc.
• 11. Supports emergency restoration efforts as required.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education/experience

Test Technician:
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or electrical technology and 0-2 years of related experience or an associate's degree in electrical engineering or electrical technology or formal education equivalent to an associate’s degree with studies in Math and science and 2-4 years related experience required.

Test Specialist B:
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or electrical technology and 2-4 years of related experience or an associate's degree in electrical engineering or electrical technology or formal education equivalent to an associate’s degree with studies in Math and science and 4-6 years related experience required.

Test Specialist A:
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or electrical technology and 4-6 years of related experience or an associate's degree in electrical engineering or electrical technology or formal education equivalent to an associate’s degree with studies in Math and science and 6-8 years related experience required.

Senior Test Specialist:
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or electrical technology and 6+ years of related experience or an associate's degree in electrical engineering or electrical technology or formal education equivalent to an associate’s degree with studies in Math and science and 8+ years related experience required.

Skills

• 1. Thorough technical knowledge of electrical and electronic components, circuitry, and systems, and ability to maintain up-to-date knowledge of state-of-the-art developments in these fields.
• 2. Skill and dexterity in repair, adjustment, and modification of electronic, microelectronics, and delicate electromechanical components, circuitry, and systems.
• 3. Knowledge of specialized instrumentation, use, and application; working knowledge of electrical and electronic testing and measurement techniques.
• 4. Ability to communicate technical information effectively, both in verbal and written form.
• 5. Familiarity with pertinent regulatory requirements.
• 6. Familiar with the use of computer software, including, but not limited to Microsoft word and excel. Able to create new folders and files and navigate windows.
• 7. Valid motor vehicle operator's license.

Applicants must successfully pass the TECH test.

Bargaining unit employees with contractual rights to this position will be given first consideration.

Compensation and Benefits

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. The salary range for this position starts at $43.03 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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