New Hampshire Electric Cooperative is located in Plymouth, NH and serves 82,000 members. This position will coordinate a right-of-way maintenance program. Duties include maintaining existing transmission and distribution line right-of-ways, developing tree clearing standards, administering tree clearing for new electric services and relocations. Responsibilities consist of coordinating contract tree clearing crew assignments, conducting inspections and comparing work to specifications. A BS degree in forestry or related field is required. Should have or be able to acquire a NH Pesticide Applicators License in Herbicide and NH Arborist Certification. Five years experience in right-of-way maintenance clearing with a utility or equivalent in a construction/operations area is required. Must maintain a current driver's license. Must have a working knowledge of easements and permits along with all state, federal and local regulations and guidelines pertaining to Vegetation Management.Experience in budgeting, scheduling of day-to-day assignments, contract services, and developing competitive terms and conditions for bid specifications and contracts is necessary. Assistance with power restoration and computer experience is required. Ability to work in a team environment and excellent communication skills are essential.
Please send a resume to Jacalyn Thompson, Human Resources Manager, 579 Tenney Mountain Highway, Plymouth, NH 03264 or thompsonj@nhec.com. EOE
The Town of Stowe Electric Department has an opening for a Certified 1st Class Line Maintainer. The position includes:- Working energized conductors (primary and secondary)
- Setting Poles
- Framing Poles
- Guying Poles
- Stringing and Sagging Conductors
- Mounting Equipment
- Setting Transformers
- Transformer Connections
- Grounding Equipment
- Tree Trimming
- Street Lighting
- Maintenance Work on high-voltage lines
- Trouble shooting
- Working with safety and VOSHA requirements
- Maintaining training and skill in underground systems
- Perform the duties of a first class lineman, as well as groundsman, as needed.
- Any other duties assigned by the Superintendent or Management.Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and have high school diploma or GEDas well as 1st Class Line Maintainer certification. Upon hiring, the candidate will be required to attain a Vermont CDL, and complete required safety and VOSHA requirements. Stowe Electric Department offers a competitive wage and excellent benefits package.Please Submit Resume to:
Town of Stowe Electric Department
Attn: Ellen Burt, General Manager
P.O. Box 190, Stowe, VT 05672
Fax: (802) 253-4555
Excellent opportunity for individual with experience in electric utility operations involving increasing levels of responsibility and a demonstrated management ability. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall management of the Paxton Municipal Light Department and will make decisions affecting personnel, financial, technical and operational matters consistent with department policy, management objectives, rates, service, and federal, state and local governing regulations. A Bachelor’s Degree and five years of supervisory experience in the electric utility operation, maintenance and construction is desirable, however, any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, abilities and skills required will be given consideration.The Paxton Light Department serves approximately 1800 customers with a peak load of 5 MW. The plant has 45 miles of distribution line, 7 employees, and annual revenue of $3.3 million dollars.A competive benefits package is offered. Please forward resume and salary requirements to Chairman, Paxton Municipal Light Commission, 578 Pleasant Street, Paxton, MA 01612-1300 by September 21, 2010. Resumes will be held in strict confidence. Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Westfield Gas and Electric is seeking a full-time candidate to provide support to the Energy Supply and Rates Division. Position will require successful candidate to maintain high level of contact with Department’s key accounts, serve as an energy industry technical resource and provide recommendations that match the customer's business and financial challenges. Responsibilities also include the management of all phases of the Department’s energy conservation programs including short and long-term budgeting, technical and economic analyses, program design, delivery and evaluation.
Position is a provisional Civil Service appointment and probationary period applies.
Requirements
- A four year college degree is required. A Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related discipline is preferred.
- Ten years related experience working within an electric or gas utility as a key account representative reviewing and recommending energy saving technologies in the commercial/industrial sector is preferred.
- Solid technical familiarity with the utility industry, electric and gas distribution systems and a strong overall understanding of energy industry trends and products.
Excellent interpersonal skills to create, maintain and continue profitable and growing relationships with existing and potential customers, coworkers and industry contacts.
Qualified candidates should send resume with cover letter to:
Westfield Gas & Electric
100 Elm Street, P.O. Box 990, Westfield, MA 01086
Attention: Human Resources
or email to Managersoffice@wgeld.org
Please no phone calls. Resumes will be accepted through September 17, 2010.
he Sterling Municipal Light Department (SMLD), est. in 1911 with 3600 customers, 160 miles of distribution lines, and a dual feed 115/13.8KV, 44MVA substation, seeks General Manager to manage all activities including customer service, accounting, finance, development and community relations. The General Manager is responsible for the direction, planning, organization, supervision, staffing and control of the SMLD. Minimum requirements are 5 years experience in utility management (electrical distribution systems, generation, and substations) with a college degree, preferably in Electrical Engineering, Business Administration or Communications Technology.
Under the direction and control of a 3-member Light Board, the Manager has full charge of the operation and management of the SMLD including (but not limited to) operations, engineering and administration. The candidate must be able to manage relationships between the utility and its board of directors, its employees, the community, and local government.
The Manager develops the SMLD’s budget, long-term plans, goals, all power sales and power purchase agreements and contracts. The Manager directs the staff, maintains all accounts, oversees the distribution of electricity, purchasing and electricity rates.
The Manager oversees the system design, upgrades, maintenance, testing, load flow, switching, generation, substation, and enforces appropriate government regulations. Prior experience with NERC, NPCC, NEPOOL, ISONE, NECPUC, NYPA, FERC, DPU, DOER, DEP, collective bargaining, and State and Federal laws is highly preferred.
Qualified applicants should send their resume, salary history and 3 references in confidence to the SMLD GM Search Committee, P.O. Box 1236 Sterling, MA 01564. Applications must be received by September 30, 2010. Additional information on the position can be obtained at
www.energysterling.com .EOE.
Under general supervision, an employee in this class performs skilled work in the installation, maintenance and repair of an electric power distribution system within a utilities district. Said employee may work independently or in a crew depending on the complexity of the task, except that the incumbent will not work on energized lines exceeding 5,000 volts except when accompanied by a higher-level mechanic. Participates in setting poles, stringing lines and cables and installing commercial and domestic electric service and equipment; installs and blocks meters; reads meters; changes street lights; splices cable; participates in the
construction of new distribution lines, the repair and maintenance of existing lines and services and the installation and repair of transformers, regulators, panel boards, traffic signals, switch gear and related equipment.
This is a civil service position defined by Suffolk County Civil Service Title No, 7688. For a full description of duties, qualifications, required knowledge, skill and experience, as defined by Civil Service, see: http://www.co.suffolk.ny.us/civilservice/specs/7688spe.html
Questions regarding these positions should be directed to the Director of Utilities, John W. Naylor, Jr., P.E, at:
JNaylorPE@GreenportVillage.org
Potential applicants wishing to apply for this position should submit resumes to:
Office of the Village Clerk
Village of Greenport
236 Third Street
Greenport, New York 11944
or
spirillo@GreenportVillage.org
New Hampshire Electric Cooperative is located in Plymouth, NH and serves 82,000 members. Associate's Degree in a technical discipline such as Engineering Technology, Computer Science or equivalent is required; technical training in network infrastructure equipment preferred, adequate experience and technical training may be substituted for college education. Five to eight year's experience in a related field required; customer service experience and network infrastructure equipment required. Expected to have some experience and/or training with Linux and OpenSource solutions; experience in networking multiple operating systems preferred. Knowledge of troubleshooting techniques and monitoring of network infrastructure to resolve problems and develop solutions is necessary; knowledge of telephone system and related modes of operation and how to deploy desktop hardware and software is essential; knowledge of project and process management disciplines is required; Basic knowledge of Symantec BackupExec, MS Exchange, SNMP management & Terminal Services preferred. A strong knowledge of wireless, encryption, firewalls, and VPN technology is preferred. Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA) and Microsoft Certified IT Professional Server Administrator (MCITP) are preferred. Must have a valid NH driver's license and have computer skills, be organized, productive and responsible; must be able to communicate effectively with people by phone, in writing or in person; must be able to interface effectively with internal departments and outside services vendor; must be flexible and able to handle varied work assignments and schedules; must have the ability to troubleshoot both equipment and network problems and implement solutions; must be physically able to lift, bend, and work on ladders to install network infrastructure equipment. Extensive travel throughout the Cooperative territory is required. Will require weekend and after hours work on occasion. Assistance with power restoration and computer experience is required. Ability to work in a team environment and excellent communication skills are essential.
Please send a resume to Jacalyn Thompson, Human Resources Manager, 579 Tenney Mountain Highway, Plymouth, NH 03264 or thompsonj@nhec.com. EOE
The Town of Wallingford Electric Division is seeking a highly technical individual to work in the design and development of overhead and underground power distribution lines. The utility serves 23,000 customers in a 50+ square mile distribution area with a peak demand of 130 MW. The position requires a B.S. degree in electrical engineering plus 2 years of responsible experience in electric utility engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting on a year-for year basis. Salary: $65,774 - $84,153 annually plus an excellent fringe benefit package. Apply to: Personnel Department, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492. Fax #: (203) 294-2084. Closing date will be July 30, 2010 or the date the 50th application is received, whichever occurs first. EOE
Belmont Municipal Light Department is an 11,000 meter public owned electric utility. We are looking for a talented power engineer to perform varied professional electrical engineering duties to ensure the reliable operation of the electrical distribution and supply system.
Plans, manages and designs construction, maintenance and repair projects, surveys underground and overhead facilities; prepares plans, specifications and cost estimates; schedules project work; inspects projects for compliance with codes, standards and specifications. Maintains circuit maps. Develops operating procedures. Plans, organizes, assigns and directs the work activities of line crew, meter and inspection staff through first line supervisors. Reviews and compares work performance subordinate staff with established standards to determine compliance with electrical engineering standards/codes and to recommend employee transfers, promotions and discipline. Trains subordinate staff in the work principles, policies and or procedures. Responds to emergency situations, evaluates situation, and allocates equipment and personnel to complete repairs. Must be available for rotating On-Call responsibilities. Maintain and develop the Department’s existing GIS based circuit maps, records and SCADA system.
BSEE/BSET is required. A valid Massachusetts driver’s license required. Five years of related work experience preferred. The salary is dependent on experience, with a comprehensive benefit package.
Applications/Resumes accepted at the Human Resources Department, 455 Concord Ave, Belmont, MA or humanresources@belmont-ma.gov. or fax to 617-993-2741 by June 30, 2010. EOE
Wellesley seeks a Sustainable Energy Coordinator to oversee the day-to-day implementation of the Town’s Sustainable Energy Plan. The incumbent works with Town departments, organizations and state agencies to achieve a high level of energy conservation and efficiency for municipal, business and commercial sectors and provides administrative support to the Sustainable Energy Committee. Primary responsibilities: implement initiatives to reduce energy consumption, increase renewable energy purchases and interface with community groups. Requirements include: B. S. that includes course(s) in statistical analysis or equivalent competence acquired through a combination of education and work experience; two years experience implementing energy management or energy sustainability programs; knowledge of sustainable energy practices; excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to anticipate, prioritize and manage a large number of projects simultaneously. Hiring range: $35 - $38/hour. Position is 19 hours/week and non-benefitted. Submit cover letter, resume, and salary history to the Human Resources Department, 525 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA 02482 or e-mail as a Word document to hr@wellesleyma.gov by June 17, 2010. AA/EOE
The Town of Danvers Electric Division, a municipal electric utility, has an immediate opening for an Energy Efficiency Engineer. This individual supports the development and management of energy efficiency and demand response programs under Smart Grid for all classes of retail customers, as well as wholesale power market activities. Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering (power systems) or equivalent engineering education and experience, including knowledge of principles of engineering, economics, statistics, and accounting. Windows operating system and Microsoft Office PC experience required. Salary ranges from $63,600 to $74,063/year and is commensurate with experience. Interview process includes written testing. Please send cover letter and resume electronically to pkotchian@mail.danvers-ma.org or by mail to Human Resources Department, Town Hall, 1 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA 01923. For more information about this position, please contact Charles Underhill, Senior Power Supply Engineer at 978-777-2668, X630. E.O.E.
Burlington Electric Department (BED) is seeking to fill a full-time engineering position that is responsible for the design of distribution system upgrades, improvements and expansions to ensure the efficiency, cost-effectiveness and reliability of the distribution system.
BED was formed in 1905 and is Vermont’s largest municipally owned electric utility serving more than 19,600 customers. BED is the exclusive provider of electric service to the City of Burlington, an area of approximately 16 square miles, and the Burlington International Airport in South Burlington.
The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 10 years experience in Electrical Utility Engineering along with the ability to obtain a Professional Engineer (PE) certification by the State of Vermont.
The salary range for this position is between $70,000/yr to $115,000/yr, depending on experience.
For a complete job description and City of Burlington Application visit our website at www.hrjobs.ci.burlington.vt.us or contact Human Resources at 802/865-7145. If interested send a resume, cover letter and a completed City of Burlington Application immediately to: Human Resources Department, 131 Church Street, Burlington, VT 05401. EOE.
