Communications & Control Worker IIIL

Eversource Energy • Hooksett, NH

5d

About The Position

The Communications & Control Worker III assists with testing, maintaining, and operating protection and control equipment, including intelligent electronic devices, electromechanical and solid-state protective relaying, programmable logic controller equipment, telecommunications equipment, pole-top distribution automation equipment, SCADA communication systems, and switchboard devices. Work is performed under direct and limited supervision and includes installing, testing, and repairing protective relays, SCADA systems, and telecommunications equipment.

The position also involves preventive and corrective maintenance of electronic circuits, operating test equipment, using hand and power tools, and working from ladders or in confined spaces. Travel throughout Eversource territory is required. The employee is expected 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 position is union represented, and the employee is required to become a union member. Eversource does not offer 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.
• Possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Successfully complete the EEI Technician’s Aptitude Test.
• Ability to perform math functions.
• Working knowledge of personal computers.
• Ability to interpret electrical and electronic drawings and understand manufacturer technical instruction manuals.
• Ability to follow instructions, communicate effectively orally and in writing, and work under limited supervision when required.
• Must become a member of the union.

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 within 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
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree