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.
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