Electrician Fully Qualified (East Hampton, CT)

Eversource Energy•East Hampton, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, inspects, maintains, repairs, and operates substations and performs similar work throughout the electric system. The role includes duties in the Electrician Time Merit Progression Program and work on substation, transmission, and distribution equipment. The electrician performs electrical testing and switching, maintains and repairs equipment and systems, interprets plans and diagrams, and follows company safety practices and standards. The position may involve working alone or with others, on-call assignments, overtime, storm restoration, and emergency response. Work is performed indoors or outdoors as required, including in varying weather and site conditions.

Requirements

Five years of experience in the Electrician Time Merit Progression Program, or five years of experience as specified for the position.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must possess an Electrician E-1 or E-2 license, or qualify through documented prior experience as a qualified electrician at another utility with required verification of qualification, training, and relevant experience; other candidates must successfully complete the Electrician TMP.
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.
Working knowledge of substation equipment operating principles and thorough technical knowledge of substation, transmission, and distribution equipment and systems.
Ability to use the tools and equipment required for assigned work and to repair, adjust, install, and operate equipment.
Thorough understanding of safety methods, practices, procedures, and policies relating to electrical or electronic equipment construction, testing, operation, and maintenance.
Knowledge of applicable safety regulations and codes, construction standards, and regulations; working knowledge of construction and maintenance methods and procedures.
Ability to direct, oversee, and coordinate the work of others as assigned.
Ability to learn and use available information technologies.
Must possess a normal degree of dexterity in using tools and equipment and acquire a thorough understanding of the Employee Safety Manual and company safe-work standards.
Must successfully pass the CAST (Construction and Skilled Trades Selection System) Test.
Able to meet the physical demands of the role, including regular lifting of 50 pounds and occasional lifting of heavier equipment; climbing structures and working from ladders, staging, and structures; and working in varied conditions.
Able to work indoors or outdoors, drive for extended hours, and respond to on-call, overtime, storm restoration, and emergency assignments.

Nice To Haves

Additional formal education is preferred.

Responsibilities

Repair and maintain circuit breakers, switchgear, transformers, and other electrical equipment, including replacing subassemblies.
Install circuit breakers, switchgear, transformers, and related equipment as directed.
Perform electrical tests using standard test equipment, including carrier and transfer tripping equipment and battery testing.
Perform switching operations involving any voltage and follow switching and tagging procedures.
Operate substations and inspect, test, and maintain underground systems and equipment.
Read and interpret wiring diagrams, blueprints, plans, one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, and schematics.
Repair tools and work equipment; identify, correct when possible, and report abnormal conditions.
Obtain miscellaneous items from suppliers.
Repair or replace insulators, conductors, transformers, fuses, disconnects, lightning arresters, and related equipment.
Make standard transformer connections and electrical connections on copper or aluminum cable and bus, including between dissimilar materials.
Assemble, disassemble, maintain, and rebuild rotating equipment, power circuit breakers, voltage regulators, power and distribution transformers, and other assigned equipment.
Work on live electrical conductors using proper tools and protective equipment.
Install and repair switchboard wiring and controls, major devices and equipment, and 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 assigned.
Use meggers, ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, metesters, DLRO/Ductor equipment, SF6 gas quality meters, and similar instruments, and interpret test results.
Test contact resistance for breakers and connections; perform secondary and primary cable testing, recloser programming, and network testing.
Install electrical bus work, bend and install conduit, perform simple rigging, and make simple electrical calculations and measurements.
Perform routine inspection, maintenance, and adjustment of electrical equipment according to manufacturer instructions and company procedures.
Handle 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 while performing required duties.
Work neatly and take care to prevent damage to company or customer property.
Assist in training electrician helpers and provide substation escorts for non-qualified individuals.
Perform on-call assignments, overtime, storm restoration, and emergency assignments as required.
Perform other related duties as assigned.