Troubleshooter-Mid Shift

Eversource Energy•Hooksett, NH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a fully qualified position for a Mid Shift Troubleshooter. Troubleshooters generally work as a single-man crew and will work on energized and de-energized lines and equipment at all voltage levels, utilizing approved work methods, equipment, and tools in accordance with current training levels. Responsibilities include identifying and isolating faulty primary and secondary equipment, operating switching devices on overhead and URD systems, working with Field Electricians on overhead and underground systems, clearing faulty and unsafe conditions, maintaining and restoring electrical service, and connecting, disconnecting, and operating portable transformers, generators, and temporary primary jumpers to restore service under emergency or urgent conditions. The role also involves working with the Substation group to connect mobile substations, replacing failed transformers with assistance, replacing damaged or faulty services, repairing and re-energizing primary lines, performing street light installation and repair, installing and removing protective covers, performing overhead and underground inspections and patrols, performing security and emergency inspections of substations, making current and voltage measurements, directing the work of other Lineworkers, applying standards and operating procedures, and operating and adjusting overhead and pad-mounted controlled equipment.

Requirements

Familiarity with line crew work gained through a total of at least four years’ line related experience and obtaining a Lineworker I classification or the equivalent is required.
Mechanical aptitude
Thorough knowledge of the electric transmission and distribution system
Analytical, alert, resourceful
Work history that demonstrates safe work habits
Ability to climb is required
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, day or night
Ability to perform physically demanding work, including climbing, lifting, and working aloft in a bucket and in confined spaces
Must be able to respond to storm emergencies, extended shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays as required
Must obtain and maintain a New Hampshire High/Medium Voltage License
A Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B rating is required
Ability to obtain a CDL Class A rating with an "0" endorsement within six months of hire
Must successfully complete and pass a written and practical test before an offer is made for a Troubleshooter position
Must become a member of the union

Nice To Haves

Bargaining unit employees with rights to this post will be given first consideration to be tested by order of seniority.

Responsibilities

Identifying and isolating faulty primary and secondary equipment
Operating switching devices on overhead and URD systems
Working with Field Electricians on overhead and underground systems
Clearing faulty and unsafe conditions
Maintaining and restoring electrical service
Connecting, disconnecting, and operating portable transformers, generators, and temporary primary jumpers to restore service under emergency or urgent conditions
Working with the Substation group to connect mobile substations
Replacing failed transformers with the assistance of another qualified person
Replacing damaged or faulty services during the initial response or as a follow-up corrective maintenance after a temporary repair has been made
Repairing and re-energizing primary
Performing street light installation and repair
Installing and removing protective covers
Performing overhead and underground inspections and patrols
Performing additional security, perimeter and emergency inspections of substations as necessary
Making current and voltage measurements as required
Directing the work of other Lineworkers assigned or necessary to assist with emergency conditions
Applying standards, operating procedures, services requirements, and safe operating practices relating to the work without reference to notes on work of a recurring nature
Operating and adjusting overhead and pad-mounted controlled equipment inspections as required
Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs