Eversource

Eversource

Distribution System Operator

Windsor, CT · Contract

No sponsorship$12k-$18kDetected 4 days ago
CollaborationSCADA

About the role

  • 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.
  • You will coordinate activities with CONVEX and other regions when system conditions cross jurisdictional lines and may serve as a Switching Director as assigned.

Responsibilities

  • Build trusting relationships
  • Manage and develop people
  • Create an engaged workforce

Requirements

  • Successful completion is required to remain in the position.
  • Successful candidates will be required to pass pre-employment System Operator/Power Dispatcher (SO/PD) Test.
  • Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
  • Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
  • Education:
  • Skills & Knowledge:
  • Ability to act as customer advocate by assuring accurate and timely information is communicated on ETRs (Estimated Time of Restoration) and restoration remarks.
  • Testing Requirement:
  • Working Conditions:

Nice to have

  • High school diploma or the equivalent is required
  • associate's degree in electrical discipline preferred.
  • Three (3) years of related experience is required
  • electrical utility experience is preferred.

Skills

  • Thorough knowledge of switching/tagging procedures and understanding of distribution system operations.
  • Thorough knowledge of applicable PC-based and other technologies, with the ability to learn future technologies.
  • Ability to analyze electric distribution system problems and act accordingly.
  • Write, check, approve, and issue switching, grounding, and tagging instructions.
  • Analyze trouble calls and initiate corrective actions, including personnel callouts.
  • Monitor circuit and substation loads and voltages to ensure safe operation.
  • Coordinate switching with CONVEX and other internal/external stakeholders.
  • Prepare and maintain operational records and reports.
  • Operate PC-based and mainframe applications.
  • Coordinate dispatching with internal teams and external agencies (e.g., police, fire, DEP).
  • Subject to on-call duty.
  • Ensure/Approve accurate and safe switching/tagging instructions and issue clearances.

Compensation

  • Starting salary: $53.17/hour, with progression per union contract.

Benefits

  • Communicate strategic vision
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Company info

  • 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.

Equal opportunity

  • Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.
  • VEVRRA Federal Contractor

Visa & Work Authorization

  • 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.
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