Distribution Automation Technician

Essential Functions

• Troubleshoots, repairs, services equipment and systems associated with electrical and electronic equipment.
• Reads and interprets engineering drawings, schematic, wiring, logic, and interconnection diagrams.
• Provides input to reports, drawings, sketches, logs, and records of work performed; makes corrections to engineering drawings to reflect field changes.
• Obtains clearance, if required, from appropriate dispatching agency in order to perform work on critical operating equipment or electronic systems.
• Operates a variety of electrical and electronic instruments to test and calibrate, such as voltmeters, ammeters, oscilloscopes, transmission test sets, frequency counters, spectrum analyzers, communications service monitors, multi-meters, etc.
• Identifies and analyzes communications problems/failures on systems including leased telephone facilities or internal communication circuits; reports and explains details of problems to the carrier or inter personnel; returns equipment to service following repair.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications

• Knowledge of electrical and electronic components, circuitry, and systems.
• Ability to use computer based technology with various types of operating systems.
• Skill and manual dexterity in making repairs, adjustments and modifications to equipment with a working familiarity of testing and measurement techniques.
• Knowledge of specialized instrumentation use and application; working familiarity with electrical and electronic testing and measurement techniques.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively, in both verbal and written form.
• Knowledge of CONVEX switching and tagging procedures preferred.
• Working knowledge of Eversource safety rules and practices.

Education/Experience

• Associate’s Degree in electrical engineering; electrical technology or equivalent and 0 to 3+ years related experience required.

Licenses & Certifications

• Critical Infrastructure Protection certification must be maintained annually.
• Must maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.