Emergency Service Specialist

Requisition: 78873

PSEG Company: PSEG Long Island

Salary Range: $ 49.58 - $ 57.98

Incentive: Not applicable

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 roles, hybrid roles that are a blend of onsite and remote work, remote local roles that are primarily home-based but require some level of purpose-driven in-person interaction and living within a commutable distance, and remote non-local roles that can be effectively performed remotely with the ability to work in approved states.

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, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement and a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year.

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

IBEW 1049

Summary

Experience the personal challenge of working for a world class organization and leader in the Utilities and Energy industry as a Journeyman Lineman/Linewoman

• Emergency Service Specialist in the Distribution Operations Department for our Long Island, New York territory.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Normally work alone and make initial response to all types of electric emergency conditions.

• Performing all types of line work on energized overhead and underground distribution and transmission lines in all voltage classifications. Investigating, locating and repairing faults on distribution and transmission lines in all voltage classifications. Making all types of standard connections, phasing out, paralleling circuits and taking electrical tests on overhead and underground distribution and transmission circuits in all voltage classifications.

• Investigating, locating and repairing faults on overhead and underground systems.

• Changing all types of connections.

• Patrolling circuits or fused branch as required.

• Make safe and provide temporary electric service on customer premises.

• Troubleshooting all power quality customer issues, which include open neutrals, flickering lights and stray voltage.

• Performing all types of switching on distribution and transmission circuits. Operating circuit breakers and other equipment in substations as required.

• Operate various types of line vehicles and equipment such as bucket truck, line truck, jib-boom. Responsible for truck stock and additional material or equipment required to perform the work.

• Operating and being responsible for the care and use of motor vehicles, pumps, blowers, motor generators, test equipment, tools and material associated with the work.

• Being responsible for the avoidance of danger to the public and the preparation of daily reports.

• Reading and interpreting overhead and underground work order prints, construction standards, wiring diagrams, circuit maps, transformer connection and distribution equipment wiring diagrams and being familiar with the various types of service and meter connections as they apply to his work. Analyze, maintain and repair all types of distribution equipment such as automatic reclosures, vacuum switches, capacitor controls, load break switches, etc.

• Prepare daily reports.

• Receive and close out work via a mobile computer. Updating various statuses, data entry and job information.

• Overseeing switching for other groups such as contractors or foreign crews.

• Meeting customers and the public in a pleasant, tactful manner and performing his duties in such a manner as to ensure good public relations.

• Being thoroughly familiar with the Company's general rules for the operation of the electric systems as they apply to his/her work.

• Performing similar or less skilled work as may be assigned.

• Flexibility to work multiple shifts in various locations. This position is a 24 hour

• 7 days per week rotating position.

• As an employee of PSEG Long Island 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.

Years of Experience

0 years of experience

Job Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED

• Must have completed an accredited T&D Apprentice Lineperson Training Program

• Required to pass a written entrance exam, and a hands on physical assessment to demonstrate knowledge of working safely on the Distribution System

Education

High School

Licenses or Certifications

• Valid US driver's license

• CDL required

Training and Courses

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.

As an employee of PSEG 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 employees must apply for jobs internally through emPower which can be accessed through sharepoint.pseg.com by clicking on the emPower icon, then selecting careers. This site (PSEG Careers and Job Openings) is strictly for candidates who are not currently PSEG employees, with the exception of PSEG employees who do not have company email addresses.

PSEG is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance applying for a position, please call 973-430-3845 or email accommodations@pseg.com.

If you need to request a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job, email accommodations@pseg.com. Any information provided regarding a disability will be kept strictly confidential and will not be shared with anyone involved in making a hiring decision.

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