Electrician Fully Qualified (Berlin, CT)

Eversource Energy•Berlin, CT

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Electrician inspects, maintains, repairs, and operates substations and performs related work on the electric system. The role includes repairing, installing, testing, and operating substation, transmission, and distribution equipment; interpreting diagrams and plans; performing switching operations; and maintaining tools, equipment, buildings, and grounds. The employee may work alone or with others, assist with training electrician helpers, escort non-qualified individuals, and perform other related duties as assigned. The position works indoors or outdoors as needed and may involve overtime, on-call duty, storm restoration, and emergency assignments outside normal responsibilities, hours, or location. Work may involve exposure to energized equipment, adverse weather, damp or dirty manholes and vaults, elevated locations, and other physical hazards. Applicants must successfully pass the CAST (Construction and Skilled Trades Selection System) Test. Eversource will not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this position.

Requirements

Five years' experience in the Time Merit Progression (TMP) program for electrician; the posting also lists five years of experience.
Experience in Energy Delivery, Distribution, or Transmission Systems.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Possess an Electrician E-1 or E-2 license, or meet the stated alternative through documented prior qualification as an electrician at another utility with verification of qualifications, 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.
Must successfully pass the CAST (Construction and Skilled Trades Selection System) Test.
Working knowledge of substation equipment operating principles and thorough technical knowledge of substation, transmission, and distribution equipment and systems.
Ability to safely use the tools and equipment required for assigned tasks; repair, adjust, install, and operate equipment; and effectively direct and coordinate the work of others.
Thorough understanding of safety methods, practices, procedures, and policies for construction, testing, operation, and maintenance of electrical or electronic equipment; knowledge of applicable safety regulations, codes, construction standards, and regulations.
Working knowledge of construction and maintenance methods and procedures; ability to learn and use available information technologies.
Normal degree of dexterity in using tools and equipment.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including regular lifting of 50 pounds and occasional lifting of heavier equipment; climbing structures and working from ladders, staging, and structures; and driving for extended periods.
Acquires a thorough understanding of the Employee Safety Manual and performs work in conformance with safe practices and company standards.

Nice To Haves

Additional formal education is preferred.

Responsibilities

Inspect, maintain, repair, and operate substations and related electric-system equipment.
Repair and maintain circuit breakers, switchgear, transformers, rotating equipment, wiring, controls, relays, and other electrical apparatus; install equipment as directed.
Perform electrical tests using standard test equipment, including carrier and transfer tripping equipment, batteries, circuit breakers, cables, and connections, and interpret results.
Perform switching operations at any voltage and follow switching and tagging procedures.
Inspect and test underground systems and maintain associated equipment.
Read and interpret wiring diagrams, blueprints, plans, one-line and three-line diagrams, and schematics.
Repair tools and work equipment and obtain miscellaneous items from suppliers.
Recognize, correct when possible, and report abnormal conditions encountered during work.
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 connections between dissimilar materials.
Work on live electrical conductors using appropriate tools and protective equipment.
Install and repair switchboard wiring, controls, major devices, complicated wiring, and relaying and control circuits.
Perform routine inspections, maintenance, and adjustments according to manufacturer instructions or company procedures.
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.
Clean and paint structures, equipment, and devices; keep substation buildings and grounds in good order, including minor repairs and snow removal.
Operate motor vehicles and associated equipment safely and perform duties in a clean and careful manner to prevent damage to company or customer property.
Assist in training electrician helpers and provide substation escort for non-qualified individuals.
Work on-call, overtime, storm restoration, and emergency assignments as required; perform other related duties as assigned.