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Electrician – Fully Qualified
| Company | Eversource Energy |
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| Location | Cheshire, CT, USA |
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| Salary | $51.81 – $51.81 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | |
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| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
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Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- Must hold a Commercial driver’s (CDL) and Hazmat endorsement.
- Must complete the 48-month Time Merit Progression program for electricians and pass the CAST Test.
- Must be able to work in inclement weather with fluctuating temperatures, climbing ladders, scaffolding, descending underground.
- Must be physically able to perform the “essential duties” of the Electrician position.
- Ability to read, write and interpret documents in the English language, work from drawings, schematics, and specifications.
- Be able to effectively interact, communicate, and direct the work of other co-workers.
- Exposure to the hazards of working in confined places and to high voltage electrical shock.
- 3+ years’ experience as an industrial electrician, including 1 year of experience in the maintenance of high voltage switchgear and substations (2.4KV up to 69KV)
- Must be available for trouble call assignment.
- Fully Qualified Electrician with CDL and Hazmat endorsement or the ability to obtain both. The individual will be expected to be available for routine overtime and emergency work.
- Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
- Candidates MUST possess an E1 or E2 Electrical license or have successfully completed the TMP for electrician.
- Candidates may need to take and must successfully pass the Construction and Skilled Trades Test (CAST) Test.
Responsibilities
- Perform the work at the Journeyman level to install, operate, repair electrical equipment in substations, power stations at voltages from 120/240 up to 345Kv and customer installations within the State of Connecticut.
- Testing, calibrating, and maintaining controls, meters, relays, and switches.
- Installation of equipment and maintenance of transformers, capacitors, transducers, re-closers, reactors breakers, control panels, relays and bus as well as troubleshoot wiring circuits, voltage regulators, and other electronic equipment.
- Complete tasks in accordance with all applicable OSHA regulations, distribution construction standards, and established schedules and safety procedures at Eversource.
- Respond to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs as part of every employee’s role.
Preferred Qualifications
No preferred qualifications provided.
