Foreman, Communication and Control

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.

Responsible for providing direction to personnel and/or carrying out assignments which require extensive experience in planning and performing of a variety of system wide technical assignments associated with the installation, acceptance testing, maintenance and/or repair of protective relay systems/equipment for Eversource. The specific system/equipment responsibilities include, but are not limited to, electromechanical and solid-state protective relaying, powerline carrier, DTT (Direct Transfer Trip), SCADA (Supervisory Controls & Data Acquisition), IEC 61850 Systems, HMIs (Human Machine Interface)/mechanical based annunciators, DFRs (Digital Fault Recorders), PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), pole-top reclosers, and system RTUs.

Individuals will ensure the use of Human Performance tools/work procedures and will be responsible for supervising/training employees assigned to them while ensuring the completion of all work assignments in a safe and timely manner.

• Provides direction to personnel and/or performs assignments requiring extensive experience in planning and performing of a variety of system wide technical assignments associated with the installation, acceptance testing, maintenance and/or repair of protective relay systems/equipment for Eversource.
• Specific system/equipment responsibilities include IEDs (Intelligent Electronic Devices), electromechanical and solid-state protective relaying, power line carrier, DTT (Direct Transfer Trip), SCADA (supervisory controls and data acquisition), IEC 61850 systems, HMI (Human Machine Interfaces)/mechanical based annunciators, DFRs (Digital Fault Recorders) and PLCs (programmable logic controllers)
• Ensures the completion of all work assignments in a safe and timely manner
• Provides training to and instructs others within the department;
  Plans, schedules and reviews work performed and evaluates subordinates
• Identifies appropriate procedural methods; and make decisions based on analysis of information
• Works effectively with subordinates; superiors, interfacing departments and vendors
• Analyzes operational methods and develops improved procedures as needed
• Interprets Company policies, procedures and practices.

• Thorough understanding and complete knowledge of testing and troubleshooting methods of protection and control systems/equipment used by Eversource
• Thorough understanding of the operation, maintenance and software applications of the various protection systems and test equipment that support the transmission and distribution operational functions.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communications skills (both written and oral)

• Associate degree in Electronic/Engineering Technology or equivalent

• Minimum of three (3) years of related experience required
• Supervisory experience is preferred

• Valid driver’s license is required

• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. The hourly salary rate for this position is $62.87, plus incentive. Salary is commensurate with your experience. Check out the career site for an overview of our benefits.

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