Electrician - Cheshire, CT

12/11/2024

Locations: Cheshire, Connecticut

Station 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. We’re proud to provide safe, reliable service to 4.3 million electricity, natural gas, and water customers. Be a part of our mission to deliver reliable energy and superior customer service.  ENERGY- BRINGS US TOGETHER!!

This is a Fully Qualified Electrician Position.

The salary range for this position starts at $51.81 and progresses in accordance with the union contract. Check out the career site for an overview of benefits.

Under the direction of the Electrician Supervisor, installs, operates, repairs, and maintains electrical equipment in substations, power stations and customer installations within assigned area.

This position involves installing, maintaining, and repairing a variety of electrical equipment. These include but are not limited to operating aerial lifts, test, calibrate, and maintain controls, meters, relays, and switches, install, and maintain transformers, capacitors, transducers, reclosers, breakers, and control panels, as well as troubleshoot wiring circuits, voltage regulators, and other electronic equipment. These are completed in accordance with all applicable OSHA regulations, distribution construction standards, and established schedules and safety procedures at Eversource. Standing, walking, lifting, carrying, and reaching are performed on a frequent basis. Bending, pushing, pulling, climbing, kneeling, and twisting are performed on an occasional to frequent basis. The heaviest physical demands are required during the moving and handling of 55-gallon drums, capacitor cans, recloser control boxes, bushings, and nitrogen tanks. These activities require handling of up to 25-pounds on a frequent basis, 50-100 pounds on an occasional basis. Heavier tasks may require the assistance of (2) or more co-workers. The work schedule is five (5) eight (8) hour days Monday through Friday.

Candidate must demonstrate safe working practices, can climb and be able to work from heights and in confined and enclosed spaces. Candidates are required to make themselves available at their reporting base within approximately one hour during periods of trouble call assignments.

Performs work in connection with the installation, operation, and maintenance of electrical equipment in substations, power stations, and on customer installations within an assigned area. Fully Qualified Electrician with CDL and Hazmat endorsement or the ability to obtain both. Individual will be expected to be available for routine overtime and emergency work.

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 and enter "eversource" as the name and "test" for the password.

Please include a resume when completing your application online.

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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.

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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.