Distribution Automation Technician

Location: East Berlin

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

** Eversource Energy is the largest Energy delivery company in New England  We support customers in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire   Be a part of our mission to deliver reliable energy and superior customer service   ENERGY  BRINGS US TOGETHER  *
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** Field Automation Technicians and Specialists provide technical service to install, commission, troubleshoot and maintain remote terminal units for system control and data acquisition managing the Distribution Electric Grid devices as green energy resources are integrated *
* ** This is an entry level position   Individual works independently or as a member of a team   with non union employees, contractors or vendors   on technical assignments associated with the installation, programming, commissioning, maintenance, or repair of hardware and data base records associated with a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System  SCADA   The SCADA System includes, but is not limited to, the following equipment types:
Remote Terminal Units  RTUs ; data concentrators;
Human Machine Interfaces  HMIs ; various wired and wireless communication systems; centralized servers; computer and browser based applications; digital multi meters and analog transducers; peripheral hardware and sensors; and various electronic system, components and devices  Programs and troubleshoots machine language, firmware, software, and protocols used to interface to or communicate with all the equipment listed above *
* ** As required, individual will create and update configuration and drawing files used by the SCADA system pertaining to circuit breakers, reclosers, line sensors, fault locators, smart switches, feeder metering, alarm dialers, and other Intelligent Electronic Devices  IEDs    Individual is also responsible for compliance and maintenance of Critical Infrastructure Protection  CIP  systems and must maintain annual CIP certification  Must be available for on call and storm assignments *
* ** The salary range for this position starts at $37 39 and progresses in accordance with the union contract  Check out the career site for an overview of benefits *
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* Essential Functions:

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** Troubleshoots, repairs, services equipment and systems associated with electrical and electronic equipment *
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** Reads and interprets engineering drawings, schematic, wiring, logic, and interconnection diagrams may also include manufacture documentation *
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** Provides input to reports, drawings, sketches, logs, and records of work performed; makes corrections to engineering drawings to reflect field changes*
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** Obtains clearance, if required, from appropriate dispatching agency in order to perform work on critical operating equipment or electronic systems *
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** Operates a variety of electrical and electronic instruments to test and calibrate, such as voltmeters, ammeters, oscilloscopes, transmission test sets, frequency counters, spectrum analyzers, communications service monitors, multi meters, etc *
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** Identifies and analyzes communications problems/failures on systems including leased telephone facilities or internal communication circuits; reports and explains details of problems to the carrier or inter personnel; returns equipment to service following repair*
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Skills:

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** Knowledge of electrical and electronic components, circuitry, and systems *
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** Ability to use computer based technology with various types of operating systems *
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** Skill and manual dexterity in making repairs, adjustments and modifications to equipment with a working familiarity of testing and measurement techniques *
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** Knowledge of specialized instrumentation use and application; working familiarity with electrical and electronic testing and measurement techniques *
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** Ability to communicate technical information effectively, in both verbal and written form *
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