Apprentice Engineering Technician

Apprentice Engineering Technician Location Somerset, NJ :

Requisition : 76791

PSEG Company: Public Service Electric & Gas Co.

Salary Range : $ 26.264 - $ 33.571

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

OPEIU 153

Summary

Perform assignments on work in connection with the construction, operation and maintenance of the electric systems as qualified through formalized and/or on the job training. Perform drafting work. Maintain record systems. Perform field investigation work. Prepare reports.

Employees entering this position shall be required to complete a minimum time in position and will be restricted from applying for others positions within the company for a period of four years.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Must possess mechanical aptitude and possess a temperament suitable to duties that require patience and accuracy.
• High school graduate or equivalent, having completed courses in Mechanical Drawing, Mathematics and Physics.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must have the ability to satisfactorily complete the Company training courses.
• Must exercise good judgment and demonstrate a willingness to learn.
• Must have successfully completed the Technician-Apprentice Engineering Technician Test.

Job Qualifications

Required Skills

• Must possess mechanical aptitude and possess a temperament suitable to duties that require patience and accuracy.
• High school graduate or equivalent, having completed courses in Mechanical Drawing, Mathematics and Physics.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must have the ability to satisfactorily complete the Company training courses.
• Must exercise good judgment and demonstrate a willingness to learn.
• Must have successfully completed the Technician-Apprentice Engineering Technician Test.

Desirable:

• Electric Distribution field experience
• Degree or technical experience
• General experience with computer applications
• Experience working on project work

Education

High School

Training and Courses

• Electric Distribution Fundamentals
• Fundamentals of Electricity - Direct

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.

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. All drug and alcohol testing for federally regulated roles is inclusive of marijuana. Employees who transfer into a federally regulated role are subject to drug and alcohol testing, inclusive of marijuana.

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If you need to request a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job, email [email protected]. 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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