Electrician Fully Qualfied (Norwalk, CT)

Eversource Energy • Norwalk, CT

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, inspects, maintains, repairs and operates substations, and does such similar work in the electric system, performing the duties included in the Time Merit Progression Program for Electrician. This role involves working on live electrical conductors, installing and repairing switchboard wiring and controls, and performing various electrical tests. The position requires a strong understanding of safety methods, applicable regulations, and construction standards. The electrician will also be responsible for maintaining substation buildings and grounds, and may be subject to on-call duty assignments and emergency restoration assignments.

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.
• Acquires a thorough knowledge and understanding of Employee Safety Manual and performs 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.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid CDL license.
• Must obtain and maintain Switching and Tagging certification.
• Applicants must successfully pass the CAST (Construction and Skilled Trades Selection System) Test.
• Regular lifting of 50 lbs. with occasional lifting of heavier equipment including but not limited to test equipment, gas bottles and grounds.

Nice To Haves

• Additional formal education preferred.
• All other candidates must successfully complete the TMP for Electrician.

Responsibilities

• Repairing and maintaining circuit breakers, switchgear, transformers, and similar equipment, including the replacing of sub-assemblies.
• Installing circuit breakers, switchgear, transformers, and similar equipment as directed.
• Making all electrical tests using standard test equipment, including but not limited to carrier and transfer tripping equipment testing and battery testing.
• Performing switching operations involving any voltage.
• 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.
• Repairs or replaces insulators, conductors, transformers, fuses, disconnects and lighting arresters, etc., associated with normal duties.
• Makes standard types of transformer connections.
• Assembles, disassembles, and maintains major rotating equipment such as motors, generators, etc., as required by normal assignment.
• Works on live electrical conductors using proper tools and protective equipment.
• Installs and repairs switchboard wiring and controls, major devices and equipment, complicated wiring, relaying and control circuits, using plans and drawings as required by normal assignment.
• Tests insulators on substation structures Electrical Insulation Systems, Electrical Equipment Operating Parameters, and Distribution System Protective Relays and Devices as required by normal assignment.
• Assembles, disassembles, and rebuilds power circuit breakers, voltage regulators, power transformers, distribution transformers, etc., as required within normal assignment.
• Tests with meggers, Ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, metester and similar instruments and interprets results.
• Testing Contact Resistance for breakers and connections using a DLRO (Ductor).
• Makes electrical connections on copper or aluminum cable and bus, or between dissimilar materials.
• Installs all types of electrical bus work as required by normal assignment.
• Performs routine inspection, maintenance and adjustments on electrical equipment following manufacturer’s instructions and/or Company procedures.
• Secondary and primary cable testing.
• Recloser programming and network testing.
• Makes simple electrical calculations and measurements.
• Bend and installs conduit.
• Performs simple rigging.
• Has a working knowledge of insulating oils and SF6 gas applications and uses, including storage, clean-up, filtering and testing.
• Cleans and paints structures, equipment, and devices.
• Operates motor vehicles safely in the performance of required duties.
• Operating a motor vehicle and associated equipment.
• Performs work in clean and neat manner and exercises care to prevent damage to Company or customer’s property.
• Assisting in the training of electrician helpers.
• Provide substation escort for non-qualified individuals.
• Subject to on-call duty assignments to work alone or with others.
• Keeping the substation buildings and grounds in good order, including minor repairs and snow removal.
• Works either indoors or outdoors as required, and is subject to overtime work.
• Will have storm restoration and emergency assignments.
• Other related duties as assigned.
• Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards program.
• Salary range for this position starts at $54.96 and progresses in accordance with the union contract.
• Overview of benefits available on the career site.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED