Mechanic Helper

Eversource Energy•East Windsor, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the inspection, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, installation, and periodic overhaul of various distribution facilities including district regulator stations, city gate stations, and customer worker/monitor pressure regulating devices. The individual will be responsible to cover calls throughout Eversource's gas territory as assigned and must exhibit strong performance in emergency situations to protect the safe and reliable operation of Eversource's distribution system. This is a union represented, safety-sensitive position.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma or the equivalent (GED).
Minimum of 3.5 years of gas related field experience required.
Individual must demonstrate strong interest, aptitude, and knowledge in regulator inspection and gate station operations and maintenance.
Ability to obtain and maintain a commercial driver's license.
Must be able to become a member of the union.
Successful applicants shall be subject to a pre-assignment drug test if the individual is currently in a non-safety sensitive position.
Shall be subject to random drug testing.

Responsibilities

Perform odorant (sniff) tests as required.
Perform regulator maintenance at various district regulator stations as needed.
Perform pressure adjustments throughout the distribution system as needed.
Inspection and maintenance on emergency shut-down valves as required.
Perform odorizer inspection and maintenance at various gate stations as needed.
Perform valve repairs at regulation and gate stations as needed.
Install, operate, and maintain boilers, panel, and pilot heaters.
Purge and pickle gas mains.
Assist with pressure-in-place projects or up rates on gas distribution systems.
Perform end-point installation.
Perform bending, mechanical fittings, and pipe-threading as related to piping and tubing projects.
Perform rigging, lifting, and crane operations as needed.
Possess basic knowledge of and ability to perform basic control wiring.
Perform pressure tests.
Ability to work On-Call and to respond to after-hours emergencies.
Perform all other miscellaneous tasks/projects within classification 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.