Communications & Control Worker III-L

Eversource Energy • Hooksett, NH

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About The Position

The Communications & Control Worker III-L performs a wide variety of tasks assisting with the testing, maintenance, and operation of protection and control equipment. Equipment includes intelligent electronic devices (IEDs), electromechanical and solid-state protective relaying, programmable logic controller (PLC) equipment, Eversource NH telecommunications equipment (including fiber optics, two-way radio, and microwave), pole-top distribution automation equipment (NOVA, Viper, and Scadamate reclosers), SCADA communication systems, and switchboard devices. Work is performed under direct and limited supervision and includes installation, testing, and repair of protective relays, SCADA systems, and telecommunications equipment.

The position involves preventive and corrective maintenance on electronic circuits, operating test equipment, using hand and power tools, and working from elevated positions such as ladders or in confined spaces. It requires travel throughout Eversource territory. The employee may be required to work a reasonable amount of overtime when offered and may receive an emergency restoration assignment, including storm damage assessment and service restoration. This role is one step in a multi-step progression program.

The starting rate of pay is $41.84 per hour. This is a union-represented position, and employees entering the role are required to become union members. Eversource will not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this position.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in electrical technology, electrical power system technology, electrical control systems, telecommunication technology, electrical engineering, electronic engineering, or electronics.
• Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Successful completion of the EEI Technician’s Aptitude Test is required.
• Ability to perform math functions.
• Working knowledge of personal computers.
• Ability to interpret electrical/electronic drawings and understand manufacturer technical instruction manuals.
• Ability to follow instructions, communicate well orally and in writing, and work under limited supervision when required.
• Must become a member of the union upon entering this union-represented position.
• Applicants requiring immigration-related visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Individuals with a BSEE or BSET degree are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist with testing, maintenance, and operation of protection and control equipment, including IEDs, protective relaying, PLC equipment, telecommunications equipment, distribution automation equipment, SCADA communication systems, and switchboard devices.
• Install, test, and repair protective relays, SCADA systems, and telecommunications equipment.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electronic circuits.
• Operate test equipment and use hand and power tools.
• Work from elevated positions, including ladders, and in confined spaces.
• Travel throughout Eversource territory.
• Work a reasonable amount of overtime when offered.
• Respond to emergency restoration assignments, which may include storm damage assessment and service restoration.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree