Electrician (Fully Qualified) - Hartford, CT

Eversource Energy•Hartford, CT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Fully Qualified Electrician opening located in Hartford, CT. Under general supervision, this role involves inspecting, maintaining, repairing, and operating substations, and performing similar work within the electric system. The position requires performing duties outlined in the Time Merit Progression Program for Electrician.

Requirements

Five years' experience in Time Merit Progression program for electrician.
Must possess a normal degree of dexterity in the use of tools and equipment.
Must possess a working knowledge of principles involved in the operation of substation equipment.
Must acquire a thorough knowledge and understanding of Employee Safety Manual and perform work in conformance with safe practices and Company standards.
Thorough technical knowledge of substation, transmission and distribution equipment and systems.
Understanding of and ability to properly and safely utilize various tools and equipment required to perform assigned tasks.
Ability to effectively direct the work of others.
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.
Ability to oversee and coordinate work as assigned.
Knowledge of applicable safety regulations and codes along with construction standards and regulations.
Working knowledge of construction and maintenance methods and procedures.
The ability to learn and utilize available information technologies.
Experience in Energy Delivery, Distribution or Transmission Systems is required.
High School Diploma or Equivalent.
New Hires must possess an Electrician E-1 or E-2 license or may also meet this requirement through documented prior experience as a qualified Electrician at another Utility, provided he or she submits all necessary verification of qualification, training and relevant experience; all 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.
Requires average physical effort.
Regular lifting of 50 lbs. with occasional lifting of heavier equipment including but not limited to test equipment, gas bottles and grounds.
The Individual must/or may need to take and successfully pass the Construction and Skilled Trades Test (CAST).

Nice To Haves

Additional formal education preferred.

Responsibilities

Repairing and maintaining circuit breakers, switchgear, transformers, and similar equipment, including replacing sub-assemblies.
Installing circuit breakers, switchgear, transformers, and similar equipment as directed.
Performing all electrical tests using standard test equipment, including carrier and transfer tripping equipment testing and battery testing.
Performing switching operations involving any voltage.
Being thoroughly familiar with switching and tagging procedures, switchboard facilities, and related apparatus in the area of normal assignment.
Operating substations.
Checking, inspecting, and testing underground systems 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.
Repairing or replacing insulators, conductors, transformers, fuses, disconnects, and lightning arresters, etc., associated with normal duties.
Making standard types of transformer connections.
Assembling, disassembling, and maintaining major rotating equipment such as motors, generators, etc., as required by normal assignment.
Working on live electrical conductors using proper tools and protective equipment.
Installing and repairing switchboard wiring and controls, major devices and equipment, complicated wiring, relaying and control circuits, using plans and drawings as required by normal assignment.
Testing insulators on substation structures.
Testing Electrical Insulation Systems, Electrical Equipment Operating Parameters, and Distribution System Protective Relays and Devices as required by normal assignment.
Assembling, disassembling, and rebuilding power circuit breakers, voltage regulators, power transformers, distribution transformers, etc., as required within normal assignment.
Testing with meggers, Ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, metester, and similar instruments and interpreting results.
Testing Contact Resistance for breakers and connections using a DLRO (Ductor).
Making electrical connections on copper or aluminum cable and bus, or between dissimilar materials.
Installing all types of electrical bus work as required by normal assignment.
Performing routine inspection, maintenance, and adjustments on electrical equipment following manufacturer’s instructions and/or Company procedures.
Performing secondary and primary cable testing.
Performing recloser programming and network testing.
Making simple electrical calculations and measurements.
Bending and installing conduit.
Performing simple rigging.
Having a working knowledge of insulating oils and SF6 gas applications and uses, including storage, clean-up, filtering, and testing.
Cleaning and painting structures, equipment, and devices.
Operating motor vehicles safely in the performance of required duties.
Operating a motor vehicle and associated equipment.
Performing work in a clean and neat manner and exercising care to prevent damage to Company or customer’s property.
Assisting in the training of Electrician helpers.
Providing substation escort for non-qualified individuals.
Subject to on-call duty assignments to work alone or with others.
Keeping substation buildings and grounds in good order, including minor repairs and snow removal.
Working either indoors or outdoors as required, and subject to overtime work.
Having storm restoration and emergency assignments.
Performing other related duties as assigned.