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 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 (Remote Terminal Unit). 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
• 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