Field Electrician III

About the role

Assists with installation, testing, inspection, and repairs of electrical equipment and associated facilities within Transmission and Distribution substations and associated lines. This position is based in Manchester, New Hampshire. Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.); applicants requiring visa sponsorship will not be considered.

Pay

Starting rate: $41.52 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Assists with installation, testing, inspection, repairing, and maintenance of electrical equipment such as oil switches, circuit breakers and associated switchgear, transformers, reclosers, motors, control cables, regulators, and Loadbuster tools.
• Assists with repairs, adjustments, maintenance, and installation of all types of line switches and motor operators.
• Performs less complicated switching, grounding, and tagging for which qualified at Transmission and Distribution substations and associated lines to facilitate maintenance, operation, and restoration of service.
• Performs inspection of all equipment in Transmission and Distribution substations; records appropriate data in Cascade computer database.
• Assists with inspection, cleaning, and maintenance of substation, motor operator batteries, and other battery installations within the Division.
• Assists with maintenance of equipment in underground network system.
• Assists with installations and repairs of electronic controls for reclosers, regulators, and capacitor switches.
• Inspects various substations to ensure compliance with current Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) plans.
• Assists System Electricians.
• Performs snow removal and other general maintenance, including landscaping around stations and substations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Industrial Electricity and/or successful completion of a recognized apprentice program, or equivalent combined education and work experience.
• Ability to perform math functions, operate testing equipment and hand and power tools, interpret electrical drawings, work from elevated positions and within confined spaces, follow instructions, and work under limited supervision.
• Must successfully complete the EEI CAST aptitude test.
• Mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity; color distinction.
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow instructions; climb and work on ladders and elevated structures.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License with Medical DOT certification.

Preferred qualifications

• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite of programs.

Additional information

• This is a union-represented position; bargaining unit employees with rights to this posting will be given first consideration. Anyone hired into this position will be required to become a member of the union.
• Worker type: Regular.
• Number of openings: 1.
• Emergency response: 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 and may be called to assist during an emergency outside of normal responsibilities, work hours, and location.
• Closing date is at 12:01 a.m. on the date shown; interested candidates must apply by the previous day.