Field Electrician III

Eversource Energy•Manchester, NH

About The Position

The Field Electrician III assists with the installation, testing, inspection, repair, and maintenance of electrical equipment and associated facilities in Transmission and Distribution substations and associated lines. The position also supports System Electricians and performs general station and substation maintenance, including snow removal and landscaping. This is a union-represented position; employees entering the role are required to become union members. Eversource does not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position. Emergency restoration assignments may require work outside normal responsibilities, hours, and location.

Requirements

Associate degree in Industrial Electricity, successful completion of a recognized apprentice program, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Ability to perform math functions, operate testing equipment and hand and power tools, interpret electrical drawings, work from elevated positions and in confined spaces, follow instructions, and work under limited supervision.
Successfully complete the EEI CAST aptitude test.
Mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity; ability to distinguish colors.
Ability to communicate effectively, follow instructions, and climb and work on ladders and elevated structures.
Possess and maintain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s License with required Medical DOT certification.
Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to begin employment with Eversource will not be considered.
Employees entering this union-represented position are required to become union members.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite of programs.

Responsibilities

Assist with installing, testing, inspecting, repairing, and maintaining electrical equipment, including oil switches, circuit breakers and associated switchgear, transformers, reclosers, motors, control cables, regulators, and Loadbuster tools.
Assist with repairs, adjustments, maintenance, and installation of line switches and motor operators.
Perform qualified, less complicated switching, grounding, and tagging at Transmission and Distribution substations and associated lines to support maintenance, operation, and service restoration.
Inspect equipment in Transmission and Distribution substations and record appropriate data in the Cascade computer database.
Assist with inspection, cleaning, and maintenance of substation and motor-operator batteries and other battery installations within the Division.
Assist with maintenance of equipment in the underground network system.
Assist with installation and repair of electronic controls for reclosers, regulators, and capacitor switches.
Inspect substations for compliance with current Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) plans.
Assist System Electricians.
Perform snow removal and general maintenance, including landscaping around stations and substations.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Respond to emergency situations as needed, including through an Emergency Restoration assignment that may involve work outside normal responsibilities, hours, and location.