Electric Utility Substation Mechanic Apprentice
04/09/2025Locations Dorchester, Massachusetts
Job Description
Electric Utility Substation Mechanic Apprentice
04/09/2025Locations: Dorchester, Massachusetts
As an Electric Utility Substation Mechanic Apprentice, employees are engaged in an on-the-job training program designed to provide the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to perform all required operations and maintenance activities within substations, network stations, subsurface and indoor vaults as well as customer substations.
The employee will perform all phases of substation operations and maintenance on 345kv, 115kV, 23kV, 13.8kV and 4kV electrical equipment as well as DC control systems, including but not limited to: oil sampling, maintenance of SF6 systems and electrical testing. Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on the following: LTCs, breakers, reactors, transformers, and capacitor banks. Maintain substation logs and equipment records while also performing maintenance of substations yards. Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems, read and understand schematics, electrical one line and control wiring diagrams, etc.
Perform switching and tagging on equipment at all voltages as directed by the system operator or supervisors in accordance with established Eversource standards.
Perform monthly inspections and gather all necessary data for the generation of reports and updating records. Make repairs and corrections on any abnormal findings.
Assist in the performance of various tests with Field Engineers such as contact resistance, insulation resistance (megger), power factor tests (Doble), winding resistance, TTR, high potential (hi-pot), dielectric of oil, SF6 tests (moisture, SO2, purity), breaker timing, battery load and infrared thermography (FLIR).
Under close directive or general supervision, incumbents use appropriate hand and power tools to perform tasks in connection with the operations, maintenance, repair, overhaul, installation, construction and inspection of electrical and mechanical equipment and apparatus, without limitation to the operating voltage.
The incumbent performs standardized or prescribed assignments involving a sequence of related operations for the purpose of learning standard work methods and to develop work knowledge, skills, and abilities. For training and development purposes, assignments will include work of the fully qualified Operating Mechanic position.
It is required that incumbents progress to the position of a fully qualified Operating Mechanic. To progress to the journey level position, the incumbent must satisfactorily meet the requirements of the apprentice program, including passing periodic evaluations and exams as set forth in the program.
Starting Rate of Pay: $34.96 per hour. Over a three-year apprenticeship program, you will receive pay increases at every qualifying level until you reach the journeyman level. Current schedule of pay rates are: $34.96 – 38.12 – 40.98 – 43.14 – 45.13 – 47.80 – 50.90 – 53.77. There will be eight qualifying exams throughout the apprenticeship program. You must pass each exam to progress to the next pay level and remain in the program.
This is a 3-year Apprenticeship program. There will be qualifying exams throughout the program which you will be required to pass to continue in the program.
**Union Represented Position**
Working Conditions:
- Ability and willingness to perform heavy physical work indoors and outdoors in all seasons and at times for extended periods.
- Work in confined spaces and at heights up to 60 feet.
- Shifts are required.
Minimum Qualification:
- Must have two years of electrical or mechanical operations experience gained through work experience and/or a combination of work experience and technical education.
- Must have corrective vision, normal color perception, hearing and sense of smell.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license to operate motor vehicles and have a satisfactory driving record.
- Must possess or be willing and able to obtain the appropriate Massachusetts license and Company qualification to operate motor vehicles of any class and type required by the Company based on departmental needs.
- Must possess an aptitude for operating and maintaining mechanical and electrical equipment.
- Must pass Company approved EEI testing (CAST Test). An EEI Test (CAST Test) practice test is available by visiting: https://jobs.eversource.com/eeo. In addition, candidates must successfully complete a physical aptitude exam which will include tool identification, tasks relating to fuses/wiring, and lifting/carrying a weighted object.
- High School education or equivalent (GED) required.
- Candidates who have successfully completed an Eversource sponsored training program will be given preference.
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Worker Type:
RegularNumber of Openings:
20EEO 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.
Overview
If you are looking for a hands-on career or the opportunity to lead a team, then Operations may be for you. We are the main source of providing our customers with the essential product that makes their lives easier—power. Whether you're working with electricity or natural gas, you'll use your mechanical skills in a hands-on job and deliver results to our customers on a daily basis. You'll work collaboratively with a variety of people and departments and learn about different parts of the business while making a big impact for our customers and communities. You'll receive a variety of training to help you learn how to do your job safely. Training includes classroom instruction, e-learning, field simulations and on-the-job learning with a peer coach.
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About us
We are Eversource
At Eversource, our mission is to safely deliver reliable energy and superior customer service to our electric, natural gas and water customers across New England. We do this ethically, respectfully and honestly to meet the expectations of our customers, regulators and ourselves.
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Success Profile
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Culture
- We are dedicated to our employees and customers
- Safety is a core value at Eversource
- We live out our mission of delivering reliable energy
- We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees, customers and stakeholders are respected and valued
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Job Description
Electric Utility Substation Mechanic Apprentice
04/09/2025Locations: Dorchester, Massachusetts
As an Electric Utility Substation Mechanic Apprentice, employees are engaged in an on-the-job training program designed to provide the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to perform all required operations and maintenance activities within substations, network stations, subsurface and indoor vaults as well as customer substations.
The employee will perform all phases of substation operations and maintenance on 345kv, 115kV, 23kV, 13.8kV and 4kV electrical equipment as well as DC control systems, including but not limited to: oil sampling, maintenance of SF6 systems and electrical testing. Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on the following: LTCs, breakers, reactors, transformers, and capacitor banks. Maintain substation logs and equipment records while also performing maintenance of substations yards. Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems, read and understand schematics, electrical one line and control wiring diagrams, etc.
Perform switching and tagging on equipment at all voltages as directed by the system operator or supervisors in accordance with established Eversource standards.
Perform monthly inspections and gather all necessary data for the generation of reports and updating records. Make repairs and corrections on any abnormal findings.
Assist in the performance of various tests with Field Engineers such as contact resistance, insulation resistance (megger), power factor tests (Doble), winding resistance, TTR, high potential (hi-pot), dielectric of oil, SF6 tests (moisture, SO2, purity), breaker timing, battery load and infrared thermography (FLIR).
Under close directive or general supervision, incumbents use appropriate hand and power tools to perform tasks in connection with the operations, maintenance, repair, overhaul, installation, construction and inspection of electrical and mechanical equipment and apparatus, without limitation to the operating voltage.
The incumbent performs standardized or prescribed assignments involving a sequence of related operations for the purpose of learning standard work methods and to develop work knowledge, skills, and abilities. For training and development purposes, assignments will include work of the fully qualified Operating Mechanic position.
It is required that incumbents progress to the position of a fully qualified Operating Mechanic. To progress to the journey level position, the incumbent must satisfactorily meet the requirements of the apprentice program, including passing periodic evaluations and exams as set forth in the program.
Starting Rate of Pay: $34.96 per hour. Over a three-year apprenticeship program, you will receive pay increases at every qualifying level until you reach the journeyman level. Current schedule of pay rates are: $34.96 – 38.12 – 40.98 – 43.14 – 45.13 – 47.80 – 50.90 – 53.77. There will be eight qualifying exams throughout the apprenticeship program. You must pass each exam to progress to the next pay level and remain in the program.
This is a 3-year Apprenticeship program. There will be qualifying exams throughout the program which you will be required to pass to continue in the program.
**Union Represented Position**
Working Conditions:
- Ability and willingness to perform heavy physical work indoors and outdoors in all seasons and at times for extended periods.
- Work in confined spaces and at heights up to 60 feet.
- Shifts are required.
Minimum Qualification:
- Must have two years of electrical or mechanical operations experience gained through work experience and/or a combination of work experience and technical education.
- Must have corrective vision, normal color perception, hearing and sense of smell.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license to operate motor vehicles and have a satisfactory driving record.
- Must possess or be willing and able to obtain the appropriate Massachusetts license and Company qualification to operate motor vehicles of any class and type required by the Company based on departmental needs.
- Must possess an aptitude for operating and maintaining mechanical and electrical equipment.
- Must pass Company approved EEI testing (CAST Test). An EEI Test (CAST Test) practice test is available by visiting: https://jobs.eversource.com/eeo. In addition, candidates must successfully complete a physical aptitude exam which will include tool identification, tasks relating to fuses/wiring, and lifting/carrying a weighted object.
- High School education or equivalent (GED) required.
- Candidates who have successfully completed an Eversource sponsored training program will be given preference.
#elecajd
Worker Type:
RegularNumber of Openings:
20EEO 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.
Benefits
Eversource employees are committed to providing reliable energy and superior customer service—and that's why we are committed to providing our employees with a highly competitive total rewards package. In addition to wages and salaries, the benefit programs Eversource offers its employees and family members are a significant part of the total rewards.
