What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Test Technician B position at Avangrid?
POSITION - Union : Electrical Test Technician B
NUMBER OF POSITIONS AVAILABLE : 2
LOCATION : CT - Orange - 100 Marsh Hill Rd
Responsibilities
Development of fundamental knowledge and skills required to support the performance of Electrical Test Department job responsibilities. The technical work performed by Test Department personnel is to support the testing, analyzing, troubleshooting, maintenance, commissioning, and compliance needs, for GIS, DG, Storm Hardening, SCADA, Communication Systems, JMUX, Corporate & Secure Network, transmission, substation, distribution and customer power system facilities, equipment and tools.
The knowledge and skills being developed in this position include, but are not limited to, the following :
- Satisfactory completion of assigned portions of the Test Dept TMP program
- A working understanding of electric system facilities and equipment
- An understanding of and the ability to effectively operate common and specialized test equipment and software
- Ability to effectively utilize computer hardware and software, and electronic systems applications
- Basic troubleshooting and problem solving skills and techniques
- Ability to identify abnormal conditions and initiate an appropriate general response
- An understanding of and ability to accurately interpret basic protection, control and metering schematics
- Basic skills related to diagnostic testing, interpretation of test results and ability to draw conclusions, make recommendations and initiate corrective action
- Calculate electric formulas and apply the results.
- Understand and apply CONVEX ESOP 100 (switching and tagging) and pass the testing.
- Be approved for the CONVEX ESOP 100 Approved Person List
- Job safety, including confined space, CPR, first aid, bucket rescue, defensive driving, and all PPE.
- Familiarity with UI Switching and Tagging Procedures.
- Obtain and hold NERC Certification.
Skills and Requirements
Qualifications
Education : ASEE Degree
Experience : 0 Years
Requires an Associate's Degree in Electrical Engineering. Entry-level; related electrical experience and leadership aptitude preferred.
Knowledge of computer, computerized systems (e.g. WORD, EXCEL, SAP, GIS) and electrical devices and controls) is preferred. Must maintain a valid driver's license.
Competencies
Mobility Information
Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country
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Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule / job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within AVANGRD Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Renewables
Job Posting End Date :
February-16-2025PDN-9dfc919e-e900-4712-aadb-849a9aa314a7
