Field Technician C at Avangrid in Orange, Connecticut

Job Description:

POSITION: Union - Field Technician C



NUMBER OF OPEN POSITIONS: 10



LOCATION: UI Orange



HOURLY RATE: $35.67




Internal Only




Posting Date: 05/06/2024



Removal Date:05/14/2024



Key Responsibilities

• Learn the electric codes and work practices associated with the distribution system such as NESC, NEC, OSHA, UI standards and guidelines, and Operating Procedures.
• Duties: Provide support to the Customer Field Service Department. Prepare work requests for smaller designs & assist the department as needed. Examples of smaller design work include but are not limited to the following: Emergency Work Templates ("EWTs"), pole replacements for work orders within the SAP system, assist in taking field notes for third party work, capital work, and customer work, etc.
• Applies knowledge/skills to a range of simple to moderate activities as referenced in the examples listed above within their own area and responds to inquiries from others. Solves simple to moderate problems including new or unusual assignments related to their work.
• Duties: Gather customer requirements & prepare accurate project documents (e.g., work requests, drawings, material lists, service orders, construction agreements, and PLP Agreements). Act as customer advocate.
• Works with regular supervision/guidance. Accountable for individual results and impact on team and/or customer. Prioritizes and organizes own work to meet agreed upon deadlines. Assess workload and prioritize own schedule to meet deadlines.
• Contributes to achievement of department goals; promotes teamwork in others.
• Duties: Provide support and assistance to others as required.
• Rubber glove training required to make height measurements into secondary voltages on poles and mid span wires.
• Available for 24 hour coverage as required for storm restoration or emergency work.



Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Must have at least thirty (30) accredited college credits toward and must enroll in Associates Science Degree in engineering and applied science or related curriculum within ninety (90) days of the date of hire while working within the Customer Field Service Department. Supporting documentation required for candidate includes transcript, curriculum completed, and remaining curriculum.
• After one (1) year in this role, completion of at least three (3) additional college credits toward Associates Science Degree in engineering and applied science or related curriculum, and successful demonstration of job skills to be evaluated by management, employee will be eligible for flow through from labor grade seven (7) to labor grade six (6).
• Must obtain Associates Science Degree in an engineering and applied science or related curriculum within three (3) years of the date of hire while working within the Customer Field Service Department.
• Upon successfully obtaining Associates Science Degree in an engineering and applied science or related curriculum while in this position, as well as successful demonstration of job skills to be evaluated by management, employee will be eligible for consideration to progression to Field Technician B, Customer Field Services, labor grade three (3).
• Occasional users of flame-retardant clothing.



Preferred Qualifications

• Applicable military experience preferred.
• Currently enrolled in Associates Science Degree in an engineering and applied science or related curriculum preferred.



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


AVANGRID's employment practices and policies are geared to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. At AVANGRID we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Job Posting End Date:

October-31-2024