Construction Technician

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. Plans and perform a variety of technical assignments associated with the installation and replacement of Yankee Gas facilities. Acts as Yankee Gas representative working directly with the requester (builder/developers, and customers) from the point at which a contract is signed requesting service from Yankee Gas until first gas bill is rendered.

Starting

Rate of Pay: $48.42 per hour Principal Duties:

• Plan, design and layout additions and improvements to the distribution system.
• Prepare cost estimates, prepare work requests, material requisitions, and submit necessary permit applications for all planned construction and maintenance work.
• Ensure customer meter sets are complete to ensure accounts are established and initial bill is rendered in a timely manner.
• Locate and mark out distribution facilities and monitor progress of third-party construction in compliance with State and Federal regulations.
• Initiate contact with newly signed customers, builders/developers, and trade allies for coordinating the installation of gas mains, services, and meters to meet the customer's needs or project requirements.
• Perform site meetings with appropriate internal and external parties to review design and process.
• Document statuses within the appropriate internal and external parties to review design and process.
• Document statuses within the appropriate systems based on the associated business processes.
• Act as customers primary contact for installation and replacement of gas facilities.
• Coordinates communications with associated departments as needed.
• Coordinate the easement process with Yankee Gas internal departments and the customer.
• Participates in the instruction of new and less experienced Construction Technicians in job techniques, methods, and procedures.

Safety and Drug Testing:

• This position is categorized as safety-sensitive for the purpose of drug testing.
• Successful applicants shall be subject to a pre-assignment drug test if the individual is currently in a non-safety sensitive position.
• As an employee in this position the individual shall be subject to random drug testing.

Working Conditions:

• Constant high noise levels, traffic, construction site hazards, and hazards on customers' properties.
• This is a union represented position so anyone going into this position would be required to become a member of the union.

Competencies:

• 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
• Build trusting relationships

Worker Type:

• Regular

Number of Openings:

• 1

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.

Minimum Requirements:

Education & Experience:

• EXTERNAL candidates ONLY must successfully complete company approved EEI testing (CAST aptitude test).
• An EEI Test (CAST Test) practice test is available by visiting:
• High School Diploma or GED plus two of the following, with preference given in the following order and those candidates that meet the most criteria.
• 8 years Gas Operations experience
• Company approved gas certification program (i.e., Middlesex Natural Gas Field Technician)
• Associate's degree or higher, in a related field (i.e., Engineering, Construction, Business, etc.)
• 4 years technical…