Substation Mechanic

Requisition:  80867

PSEG Company:  Public Service Electric & Gas Co.

Salary Range: $ 29.532 - $ 54.314

Work Location Category: Onsite

PSEG operates under a Flexible Work Model where flexible work is offered when job requirements allow. In support of this model, roles have been categorized into one of four work location categories:

Onsite are roles that have specific onsite requirements and are typically onsite daily.

Hybrid fixed are roles that are a blend of onsite work/in-person interactions with some ability to work remotely and require employees to live within a commutable distance and be onsite fixed days each week.

Hybrid flexible are roles that can be performed remotely but require some level of onsite work/in-person interactions on a regular basis, require employees to live within a commutable distance and, since business needs vary by position and may change over time, managers will set expectations and flexibility regarding where and when work is performed.

Fully remote are roles that can be performed remotely, require employees to live in approved states and will have purpose-driven in-person interactions on occasion.

We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That’s why you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer a retirement program, 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement and a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year (including vacation, scheduled holidays, and floating holidays).

PSEG offers a unique experience to our more than 12,000 employees – we provide the resources and opportunities for career development that come with being a Fortune 500 company, as well as the attention, camaraderie, and care for one another you might typically associate with a small business. Our focus on combatting climate change through clean energy technology, our new net zero climate vision for 2030 and enhanced commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and supporting the communities we serve make this a particularly exciting time to join PSEG.

Union Local

IBEWE 94

Job Duties & Responsibilities

DUTIES

•  As the employee becomes qualified through acquired experience and training performs work required in the installation, maintenance, repair and removal of switching station and substation equipment; and also performs work required in the maintenance of switching station and substation buildings, structures and grounds, including customer's installations; performs switching through 26kV in accordance with their assigned work.
• Performs any work associated with transformer oil filtering, including any work incidental to that piece of equipment. Sets circuits up for work and applies tags for others from assigned work location. Remove tags and restore circuits to normal from assigned work location.​

Job Qualifications

Required:

Must meet the Company's "General Requirements"; in addition: 

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have successfully completed the Substation Mechanic's portion of the pre-employment test, except that an employee hired prior to May 1, 1983 who has or obtains a high school diploma or its equivalent does not have to complete the pre-employment test.   
• Must be able to follow instructions and perform routine operations.  
• Must have mechanical aptitude.   Must have the ability to learn:  
  • The reading of elementary diagrams of electric circuits.  
  • The basic principles of electricity and the general functions and operations of substation apparatus.  
  • The application of hoists, tackle and equipment ordinarily used in the work.  
  • The identification and use of materials, tools and equipment commonly used in the work.  
• Must be able to qualify for a basic driver's license with an articulated vehicle endorsement to operate motor vehicles in the State of New Jersey.  
• Must have the ability to complete satisfactorily the Company courses in Fundamentals of Electricity-Direct current and Alternating Current.     
• Must be able to become familiar with the function, operation and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment in the switching stations and substations in the area in which he/she works; must have a general knowledge of the purpose and functioning of the transmission and distribution system and of the Company's system of circuit and equipment designation. 
• Must be able to acquire the ability to diagnose and correct the unusual operating difficulties and faults experienced with electrical and mechanical apparatus and equipment in the switching stations and substations in the area in which he/she works. 
• Must be able to acquire a good working knowledge of the Substation Maintenance Manual and Substation Operating Manual, including the safety rules and practices set forth in these manuals; must have a thorough working knowledge of the procedures covering the ordering out, tagging and releasing of circuits and equipment. 
• Must be able to acquire an understanding and be able to learn to apply manufacturer's instructions for the repair, adjustment and maintenance of all types of station equipment. 
• Must be able to acquire a good working knowledge of the application and safe use of hoists, tackle and other rigging equipment, ordinarily used in this work. 
• Must be able to learn to perform testing, maintenance and repair work in accordance with operating procedures, safely and without causing interruptions to service. 
• Must be resourceful and be able to use good judgment in this work; must be capable of good workmanship. 
• Must have the ability to become proficient in the application of approved methods of artificial respiration.

Desired:

• Mechanically inclined aptitude
• Team building skills
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships and interface with other groups.
• Ability to assist with troubleshooting, identifying, and analyzing abnormal equipment operations.
• Working knowledge of Company / Union Agreement; knowledge of computer applications

Training and Courses

Fundamentals of Electricity - Direct current/ Alternating current

If you are a current PSEG employee and if you are offered an opportunity with PSEG Long Island, you will be treated as a new hire.  Please note that as a new hire to the Long Island subsidiary, your benefits will change and generally will be consistent with other similarly situated PSEG Long Island new hires.  Similarly, for PSEG Long Island employees who accept job opportunities with PSEG or any of its subsidiaries (other than PSEG Long Island), their benefits would change and generally be consistent with other similarly situated new hires of that company. 

As an employee of PSE&G or PSEG LI, you should be aware that during storm restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions outside of your routine duties and on a schedule that may be different from normal operations. 

For all roles, PSEG’s drug and alcohol testing program includes pre-employment testing, testing for cause, and post-incident/accident testing. For employees in federally regulated roles (including positions covered by USDOT, PHMSA, or NRC regulations), this also includes random testing. Although numerous states throughout the country have legalized marijuana/cannabis products recreationally and/or medically, it is prohibited for employees in federally regulated roles. Employees who are hired or transfer into a federally regulated role are subject to drug and alcohol testing, inclusive of marijuana. Please note that the use of CBD products may result in a positive drug test for THC/Marijuana and such use is not a legitimate medical explanation for such a positive result.

PSEG is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment, including the hiring process, based on any legally protected characteristic. Legally protected characteristics include race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in locations where PSEG employs individuals. 

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