Construction Technician

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.

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.

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 training

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have the ability to plan and perform a variety of technical assignments associated with the installation and replacement of Yankee Gas facilities.
• Must have a working knowledge of engineering, construction and maintenance policies, procedures and practices related to the natural gas industry.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of applicable State and Federal government codes and regulations affecting a gas distribution company.

• Must have a working knowledge of accounting and business practices.
• Must possess a working knowledge of and ability to operate a computer and utilize computer applications.
• Must possess knowledge of environmental requirements as they affect operational activities.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills and administrative abilities.
• Must possess independent decision-making capabilities.

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.

Note

The closing date is at 12:01 a.m. on date shown; interested candidates must apply by previous day.

• 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.

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• 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.