The Power Systems Technician is accountable for monitoring the transmission and distribution of the electricity into the Town’s substations and for performing switching in the substations and at the customer switching locations to minimize problems with the distribution of electricity to the Town’s customers. The Power Systems Technician also serves as a liaison between the Municipal Light Plant (“MLP”) and Town residents. Under the supervision of the Supervisory Electrical Engineer, the Power Systems Technician is responsible for providing back-up service for meter reading and DIG SAFE mark-outs in Wellesley and meeting with electric customers, contractors and other Town Departments.
Principal activities include: Monitoring loads on transmission lines and distribution circuits in the MLP owned substations and for problems on those circuits. Works with Eversource and MLP personnel to isolate circuits and to follow standard operating procedures to allow work to be safely performed on the transmission and distribution lines. Under supervision, opens and closes power circuit breakers in the three (3) MLP owned substations or the five (5) customer owned switching locations. This can be done either manually or by SCADA. Coordinates with Eversource and MLP personnel to make sure proper tagging procedures are followed. Requests to open circuits during emergencies may be made by the Police or Fire Departments in accordance with established policies. Interfaces with computer-based SCADA system to monitor various stations in the electric distribution system. Monitors computer equipment on an hourly basis to determine if system problems or computer problems have arisen. Notifies supervisor in case of same. Routes telephone calls received during regular working hours to proper departments. Records all trouble calls and station activities and prepares daily reports for the MLP. Serves as a liaison between the citizens of the Town of Wellesley and the MLP. This involves telephone contact to pass along information and to determine problems that customers may be experiencing, especially during times of emergency. Serves as System Dispatcher monitoring all MLP communications. Relays messages between crews in the field and between supervisors and crews when required. Transmits telephone instructions from Eversource Energy to crews working in the field. Logs information into daily reports. Inspects batteries, battery chargers, and emergency diesel generators which control station relays and switchgear. Performs routine maintenance work in substations to keep the interior and all equipment, including high and low voltage breakers and switchgear, emergency generators, station batteries and chargers, and SCADA, free of dust and dirt. Performs snow removal when requested.
Requirements: Familiarity with substation equipment and operations. Progressively increasing knowledge of applicable National Electrical Safety Code and National Electric Code sections pertaining to electric utility work. Progressively increasing knowledge of OSHA 1910.269 requirements. High School degree or other equivalent. Possession and maintenance of valid Massachusetts Driver’s License.
Salary/Benefits: The Town of Wellesley provides excellent health and retirement benefits along with a competitive salary for its employees. Please submit a cover letter and resume to: Wellesley Municipal Light Plant, Attn: Andrea Austin, 4 Municipal Way, Wellesley, MA 02481 or email as a WORD or PDF document to aaustin@wellesleyma.gov. AA/EOE.
Salary Range: $43.79 to $50.99 per hour DOQ. Position is a Grade 14 position with Group 4 Classification.
