Working Foreman-Communication & Control

Eversource Energy • Hooksett, NH

15h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing direction to personnel and/or performing assignments that require extensive experience in planning and executing a variety of system-wide technical tasks related to the installation, acceptance testing, maintenance, and repair of protective relay systems and equipment for Eversource. The specific systems and equipment 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 (Remote Terminal Unit). The individual will ensure the application of human performance tools/work procedures and will be responsible for supervising and training assigned employees, while ensuring all work assignments are completed safely and on time.

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
• Must pass any required pre-employment tests

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), PLCs (programmable logic controllers), pole-top reclosers, and system RTUs (Remote Terminal Unit).
• 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 makes decisions based on analysis of all available 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees