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.

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.
• Qualified Candidates based upon their seniority may be drafted to fill openings in Electric Service.
• 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.

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

Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG)
80 Park Plaza P.O. Box 570
Newark
New Jersey United States
www.pseg.com