Electrician Fully Qualified (East Hampton, CT)

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 to start employment with Eversource will not be considered. Role and Scope of Position: Under general supervision, inspects, maintains, repairs and operates substations, and does such similar work in the electric system, performing such duties as: Performing the duties included in the Time Merit Progression Program for Electrician. Essential Functions :  Repairing and maintaining circuit breakers, switchgear, transformers, and similar equipment, including the replacing of sub-assemblies; Installing circuit breakers, switchgear, transformers, and similar equipment as directed; Making all electrical tests using standard test equipment, including but not limited to carrier and transfer tripping equipment testing and battery testing; Performing switching operation involving any voltage; Is thoroughly familiar with switching and tagging procedures, switchboard facilities, and related apparatus in area of normal assignment; Operating substations; Checking, inspecting, and testing underground system and maintaining equipment; Reading and interpreting wiring diagrams, blueprints, etc.; Making repairs to tools and work equipment; Recognizing, correcting if possible, and reporting abnormal conditions that develop during the progress of the work; Obtaining miscellaneous items from suppliers; Repairs or replaces insulators, conductors, transformers, fuses, disconnects and lighting arresters, etc., associated with normal duties; Makes standard types of transformer connection; Assembles, disassembles, and maintains major rotating equipment such as motors, generators, etc., as required by normal assignment; Works on live electrical conductors using proper tools and protective equipment; Installs and repairs switchboard wiring and controls, major devices and equipment, complicated wiring, relaying and control circuits, using plans and drawings as required by normal assignment; Tests insulators on substation structures Electrical Insulation Systems, Electrical Equipment Operating Parameters, and Distribution System Protective Relays and Devices as required by normal assignment; Assembles, disassembles, and rebuilds power circuit breakers, voltage regulators, power transformers, distribution transformers, etc., as required within normal assignment; Tests with meggers, Ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, metester and similar instruments and interprets results; Testing Contact Resistance for breakers and connections using a DLRO (Ductor); Makes electrical connections on copper or aluminum cable and bus, or between dissimilar materials; Installs all types of electrical bus work as required by normal assignment; Performs routine inspection, maintenance and adjustments on electrical equipment following manufacturer’s instructions and/or Company procedures; Secondary and primary cable testing; Recloser programming and network testing; Makes simple electrical calculations and measurements; Bend and installs conduit; Performs simple rigging Has a working knowledge of insulating oils and SF6 gas applications and uses, including storage, clean-up, filtering and testing; Cleans and paints structures, equipment, and devices. Operates motor vehicles safely in the performance of required duties; Operating a motor vehicle and associated equipment; Performs work in clean and neat manner and exercises care to prevent damage to Company or customer’s property; Assisting in the training of electrician helpers; Provide substation escort for non-qualified individuals; Subject to on-call duty assignments to work alone or with others; Keeping the substation buildings and grounds in good order, including minor repairs and snow removal; Works either indoors or outdoors as required, and is subject to overtime work; Will have storm restoration and emergency assignments. Other related duties as assigned. Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications: Five years' experience in Time Merit Progression program for electrician; Must possess a normal degree of dexterity in the use of tools and equipment; Must possess a working knowledge of principles involved in the operation of substation equipment; Acquires a thorough knowledge and understanding of Employee Safety Manual and performs work in conformance with safe practices and Company standards; Thorough technical knowledge of substation, transmission and distribution equipment and systems; Understanding of and ability to properly and safely utilize various tools and equipment required to perform assigned tasks; Ability to effectively direct the work of others: Ability to repair, adjust, install and operate equipment; Thorough understanding of safety methods, practices, procedures and policies relating to the construction, testing, operation and maintenance of electrical or electronic equipment; Ability to oversee and coordinate work as assigned; Knowledge of applicable safety regulations and codes along with construction standards and regulations; Working knowledge of construction and maintenance methods and procedures; The ability to learn and utilize available information technologies; Experience in Energy Delivery, Distribution or Transmission Systems is required. Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent, Additional formal education preferred Experience:    Five years           Licenses & Certification:  New Hires must possess an Electrician E-1 or E-2 license or may also meet this requirement through documented prior experience as a qualified Electrician at another Utility, provided he or she submits all necessary verification of qualification, training and relevant experience; all other candidates must successfully complete the TMP for Electrician; Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid CDL