Reliability Shift Electrician **_Eversource Energy is the largest Energy delivery company in New England\. We support 4\.4 million Gas and Electric customers across CT, MA, and NH\. Be a part of our mission to deliver reliable energy and superior customer_** **_service\. ENERGY_** **_\- BRINGS US TOGETHER\!\!_** _Fully Qualified Electrician position requires at least one year of experience\. Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license\. Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Commercial Driver's License \(CDL\) within six months\._ **_The salary range for this position starts at $56\.53_** **_and progresses in accordance with the union contract\. Check out the career site for an overview of benefits\._** _T_ _HIS IS A FULLY QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN POSITION_ _Reliability Shift Electrician Duties Include:_ _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 and network equipment;_ + _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 a clean and neat manner and exercises care to prevent damage to Company or customer’s property;_ + _Provide substation escort for nonqualified individuals;_ + _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;_ + _May have storm restoration and emergency assignments\._ **_JOB QUALIFICATIONS:_** + **_High school diploma or equivalent\._** + **_It is preferred that individuals hold a valid_** **_Commercial driver’s license \(CDL\) and satisfactory clean driving record_** **_, but are required to have the ability_** **_to acquire and/or maintain a Commercial Driver’s License \(CDL\)_** **_within 6 months of hire\._** + **_Must be physically able to perform the “essential duties” of the Electrician position, as described above\._** + **_Must be able to effectively interact, communicate, and direct the work of other co\-workers\._** + **_Candidates must also possess an E1 or E2 license or have successfully completed the TMP \(time merit progression\) for electrician\._** + **_Must be available to perform overtime and emergency work as required and live within one hour of the reporting location_** + **_Must successfully pass the Edison Electric Institute Construction and Skilled Trades \(CAST\) Test, which is a requirement to be selected for this position\._** **_To access the brochures and practice tests, go to_** **_EEI's website \(https://secure\.eei\.org/eeitests/onlineproducts/\)_** **_and_** **_enter "eversource" as_** **_the name_** **_and "test" for_** **_the password\._** _Candidates may need to take and must successfully pass the Construction and Skilled Trades Test \(CAST\) Test​\._ _Bargaining unit employees under the TEAL contract will be given first consideration\._ _RETENTION:_ _Reliability Shift Electrician organization will be retained for a period of two \(2\) years and will not be entitled to apply for posted job openings or change divisions during the retention period\._ _Please submit a resume along with your application\._ **\#elecajd** **Worker Type:** Regular **Number of Openings:** 1 **EEO Statement** Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer\. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status\. VEVRRA Federal Contractor **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\. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location\.