Working Foreman - Communication & Control

Eversource Energy•Hooksett, NH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing direction to personnel and/or carrying out assignments which require extensive experience in planning and performing of a variety of system wide technical assignments associated with the installation, acceptance testing, maintenance and/or repair of protective relay systems/equipment for Eversource. The specific system/equipment responsibilities include, but are not limited to, electromechanical and solid-state protective relaying, powerline carrier, DTT (Direct Transfer Trip), SCADA (Supervisory Controls & Data Acquisition), IEC 61850 Systems, HMIs (Human Machine Interface)/mechanical based annunciators, DFRs (Digital Fault Recorders), PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), pole-top reclosers, and system RTUs. Individuals will ensure the use of Human Performance tools/work procedures and will be responsible for supervising/training employees assigned to them while ensuring the completion of all work assignments in a safe and timely manner.

Requirements

Thorough understanding and complete knowledge of testing and troubleshooting methods of protection and control systems/equipment used by Eversource
Thorough understanding of the operation, maintenance and software applications of the various protection systems and test equipment that support the transmission and distribution operational functions.
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communications skills (both written and oral)
Associate degree in Electronic/Engineering Technology or equivalent
Minimum of three (3) years of related experience required
Valid driver’s license is required

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Provides direction to personnel and/or performs assignments requiring extensive experience in planning and performing of a variety of system wide technical assignments associated with the installation, acceptance testing, maintenance and/or repair of protective relay systems/equipment for Eversource.
Specific system/equipment responsibilities include IEDs (Intelligent Electronic Devices), electromechanical and solid-state protective relaying, power line carrier, DTT (Direct Transfer Trip), SCADA (supervisory controls and data acquisition), IEC 61850 systems, HMI (Human Machine Interfaces)/mechanical based annunciators, DFRs (Digital Fault Recorders) and PLCs (programmable logic controllers)
Ensures the completion of all work assignments in a safe and timely manner
Provides training to and instructs others within the department; Plans, schedules and reviews work performed and evaluates subordinates
Identifies appropriate procedural methods; and make decisions based on analysis of information
Works effectively with subordinates; superiors, interfacing departments and vendors
Analyzes operational methods and develops improved procedures as needed
Interprets Company policies, procedures and practices.
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.