Demonstrate the habits of a safe and careful worker and become familiar with and practice all National Grid Safety Standards.
Proficient in advanced splicing techniques, URD equipment, street light equipment, cable identification, rigging, pulling and racking.
Assist in the training of lower classes and perform all tasks of lower classifications.
Ability to perform the following duties:
Build a 23kV PILC straight 3/C to 3/C straight splice, large sleeve lead-wiping use of steps, oil tapes. Read standards/charge out stock.
Build a 15/23kV PILC trifurcating 3-1/C conductor to 3/C, large sleeve lead wiping of multiple joints with stress cones, oil tapes, stepping.
Build 3/C PILC to 3-1/C solid dielectric heat shrink trifurcating splice. Ability to read/interpret manufacturer instructions of complex joints.
Build a 15/23kV PILC half CTM splice. Ability to read instructions for CTM with an XLPE tap.
Ability to properly break down paper and lead joints and construct a split sleeve for PILC joints.
Build various splices for solid dielectric cables up to 35kV class, including heat shrink and cold shrink straight splices and terminators, H & Y pre-molded splices, and load break elbows.
Review of all test equipment, prints and one-lines.
Review of Tailboard Conference/Job Briefing and review of all safety equipment.
Lead, plan and direct jobs as well as inspect and maintain tools and equipment.
Trouble shooting skills with live voltage.
Job Qualifications:
Must have at least two years of experience in the utility or related industry as a rated first class splicer.
Successful applicant must past the EEI CAST test and pre-employment proficiency qualification test.
Capable of working well with others in a team environment and as an individual contributor.
Must successfully complete all department tests and acquire licenses and certificates including, but not limited to, System Hoisting Certificate, Clearance and Control Test, Asbestos License, etc.
Requires exposure to inclement weather, temperature extremes, high noise levels, vibrations, electrical current, fumes and odors.
Become familiar with construction, operating and maintenance standards and procedures.
May be required to handle substances considered hazardous under the U.S. Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Law or the Massachusetts Right to Know Law.
May be required to work a reasonable amount of planned and emergency overtime, making available to supervisor an acceptable means of off-hour contact by telephone.
Perform heavy work lifting and pulling over 100 pounds.
Must be able to climb ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and use aerial bucket at construction sites.
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license to operate vehicles associated with job duties and must pass a DOT physical. Must be able to obtain and retain a License (CDL) with proper endorsements to operate all applicable Company equipment; or if a current CDL holder, license must be in good standing.
