Foreman, Communication and Control

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 & 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.

• Technical Knowledge/Skill:
  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).
• Education:
  
  Associate degree in Electronic/Engineering Technology or equivalent.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of three (3) years of related experience required. Supervisory experience is preferred.
• Licenses &
  
  Certifications:
  
  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.

• Build trusting relationships
• Manage and develop people
• Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration
• Lead change
• Communicate strategic vision
• Create an engaged workforce
• Focus on the customer
• Take ownership & accountability

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Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs…