Test Technician - Madison, CT - No Experience Required

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 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  _*
* ** _The Test Technician provides test services to support the operation and maintenance of substation and electrical equipment with direction from a Test Supervisor, Project Test Specialist, Test Specialist or Test Engineer  This position is a four  4  step progression that provides the experience and training necessary for an incumbent to be eligible for advancement to the Test Specialist classification_*
* ** _POSITION REQUIREMENTS:_*
* ** _A bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology OR associate's degree in electrical engineering or electrical technology OR formal education equivalent to an associate's degree in math and science are required  Individual must hold a valid motor vehicle license  Individual will have to stand on call assignments  Also desirable:_*
* ** _Strong knowledge of and experience with transmission protection devices such as or similar to: carrier communication equipment, electro mechanical and microprocessor relays, electrical protection principles and theories, electronic and computer controlled systems and devices, computer networking techniques and methods, National Electrical and National Electrical Safety Codes, relay and control operational and safety procedures, designing testing systems and equipment, strong organizational skills, utilizing interpersonal skills to communicate with coworkers, supervisor, etc _*
* ** _1   Performs power factor and breaker timing tests _*
* ** _2   Analyzes and interprets test results and presents findings for review _*
* ** _3   Performs basic relay testing _*
* ** _4   Performs technical calculations for test applications _*
* ** _5   Performs cable proof tests _*
* ** _6   Performs cable locating and fault locating services _*
* ** _7   Assists with the installation and testing of mobile transformers _*
* ** _8   Locates sources of radio and television interference _*
* ** _9   Performs prescribed tests on underground network protectors _*
* ** _10   Performs and supports the troubleshooting, repairing, and testing of electrical devices such as recloser controls, battery chargers, voltage regulators, etc _*
* ** _11   Adjusts and repairs substation recording and indicating meters other than watt hour meters _*
* ** _12   Assists with substation modifications _*
* ** _13   Assists with power quality investigations_*
* ** _The salary range for this position starts at Step $43 67 and progresses in accordance with the union contract  Check out the career site for an overview of benefits _*
* ** _POSITION

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* ** _Test Technician Steps 1 4 :
This is a four step progression which provides the experience and training for an incumbent to be eligible for advancement to Test_*
* ** _Specialist  The selected candidate will be slotted at the appropriate level based upon their education/experience  No experience is required for level_*
* ** _1  Under direct supervision, individual provides test services to support the operation and maintenance of substation electrical equipment  Individual will provide test services to support the operation, maintenance, and construction of substation and electrical equipment with direction from Test Supervisor,_*
* ** _Project Test Specialist or Test Specialist  Primary duties of the Test Technician include but are not limited to perform the following tests   power factor insulation testing, breaker timing testing, analyze and interpret test results and present findings for review; basic protection relay testing; technical calculations for test applications  Individual will also assist with annual transmission line telecommunications testing _*
* ** _Bargaining unit employees with contractual rights to this position will be…