Electrician Fully Qualified (East Hampton, CT)

Eversource Energy•East Hampton, CT

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Electrician inspects, maintains, repairs, and operates substations and performs similar work across the electric system. The role includes duties defined by the Time Merit Progression Program for Electrician and may involve working independently or with others, indoors or outdoors, and performing overtime, storm restoration, and emergency assignments. The Electrician repairs, installs, tests, and operates substation, transmission, and distribution equipment, including circuit breakers, switchgear, transformers, protective relays, controls, cables, bus work, and rotating equipment. The position requires interpreting wiring diagrams, blueprints, one-line and three-line diagrams, and schematics; performing routine tests and measurements with electrical instruments; recognizing and reporting abnormal conditions; following manufacturer instructions and company procedures; and complying with safety practices and applicable codes. The role also includes maintaining tools and equipment, keeping substations and grounds in good order, assisting with training electrician helpers, escorting non-qualified individuals, and operating motor vehicles and associated equipment. Employees may be called to assist during emergencies outside normal responsibilities, work hours, and location. The position involves work around energized equipment, work at heights and on ladders or structures, exposure to varied weather and damp or dirty spaces, and regular lifting of 50 pounds with occasional heavier lifting. Applicants must pass the CAST (Construction and Skilled Trades Selection System) Test. Eversource does not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position.

Requirements

Five years of experience in the Time Merit Progression program for electrician; the posting also states five years of experience.
High school diploma or equivalent; additional formal education is preferred.
New hires must possess an Electrician E-1 or E-2 license, or may meet the requirement through documented prior experience as a qualified electrician at another utility with all required verification of qualification, training, and relevant experience; other candidates must successfully complete the TMP for Electrician.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid CDL license.
Must obtain and maintain Switching and Tagging certification.
Experience in Energy Delivery, Distribution, or Transmission Systems is required.
Normal degree of dexterity in the use of tools and equipment.
Working knowledge of the principles involved in operating substation equipment.
Thorough technical knowledge of substation, transmission, and distribution equipment and systems.
Ability to properly and safely use tools and equipment required for assigned tasks.
Ability to repair, adjust, install, and operate equipment.
Thorough understanding of safety methods, practices, procedures, and policies relating to the construction, testing, operation, and maintenance of electrical or electronic equipment.
Knowledge of applicable safety regulations and codes, construction standards, and regulations.
Working knowledge of construction and maintenance methods and procedures.
Ability to effectively direct the work of others and oversee and coordinate work as assigned.
Ability to learn and use available information technologies.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including climbing structures and working from ladders or staging, and regularly lifting 50 pounds with occasional lifting of heavier equipment.
Must successfully pass the CAST (Construction and Skilled Trades Selection System) Test.
Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.

Nice To Haves

Additional formal education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Inspect, maintain, repair, and operate substations and related electric-system equipment.
Repair and maintain circuit breakers, switchgear, transformers, and similar equipment, including replacing subassemblies.
Install circuit breakers, switchgear, transformers, and similar equipment as directed.
Perform electrical testing using standard test equipment, including carrier and transfer tripping equipment testing and battery testing.
Perform switching operations involving any voltage and follow switching and tagging procedures.
Operate substations and check, inspect, test, and maintain underground systems and equipment.
Read and interpret wiring diagrams, blueprints, one-line and three-line diagrams, and schematics.
Repair tools and work equipment; recognize, correct when possible, and report abnormal conditions.
Obtain miscellaneous items from suppliers.
Repair or replace insulators, conductors, transformers, fuses, disconnects, lightning arresters, and other equipment associated with normal duties.
Make standard transformer connections and electrical connections on copper or aluminum cable and bus, including between dissimilar materials.
Assemble, disassemble, maintain, and rebuild major rotating equipment, power circuit breakers, voltage regulators, power transformers, and distribution transformers as required by normal assignment.
Work on live electrical conductors using proper tools and protective equipment.
Install and repair switchboard wiring and controls, major devices and equipment, and complicated wiring, relaying, and control circuits using plans and drawings.
Test insulators on substation structures, electrical insulation systems, equipment operating parameters, and distribution-system protective relays and devices as required by normal assignment.
Use meggers, ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, metesters, DLRO/Ductor equipment, SF6 gas quality meters, and similar instruments; interpret test results and test contact resistance on breakers and connections.
Install electrical bus work; perform secondary and primary cable testing, recloser programming, and network testing.
Make simple electrical calculations and measurements; bend and install conduit; and perform simple rigging.
Work with insulating oils and SF6 gas, including storage, cleanup, filtering, and testing.
Perform routine inspection, maintenance, and adjustments on electrical equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions and company procedures.
Clean and paint structures, equipment, and devices; maintain substation buildings and grounds, including minor repairs and snow removal.
Operate motor vehicles safely and perform related duties with associated equipment.
Keep work clean and neat and take care to prevent damage to company or customer property.
Assist in training electrician helpers and provide substation escort for non-qualified individuals.
Perform assigned on-call, overtime, storm restoration, and emergency work, including work outside normal responsibilities, hours, or location.
Perform other related duties as assigned.