Engineering Technician Assistant B6
Job Purpose
Key Accountabilities
- Research and compile information from various sources, make calculations and use in the preparation of all types of technical studies, research projects, reports, etc.
- Responsible for the preparation and interpretation of statistical and graphical exhibits and other related material as required.
- Responsible for the activities related to computer input material and processing.
- Review computer-generated output for required Information and recommend revisions as required.
- Responsible for the preparation and maintenance of all records such as schedules, projects, drawing-status list, data-on-equipment, etc.
- May be required to utilize other personal-computer programs.
Qualifications
- Although both classifications (Engineering Technical Assistant Grade-6 and Grade-7) require two years of college, it is agreed that consideration will be given to applicants for the Grade-6 position who have completed one (1) year of college and are presently attending school.
- To be promoted to the Grade-7 position, the incumbent must, as a minimum, have completed the two (2) years of schooling, as specified.
- The specific course requirements for both classifications will be determined by the prescribed course of study leading to a two (2)-year certificate of Engineering Studies as required by recognized local colleges, i.e., Farmingdale, Nassau Community or Suffolk Community Colleges.
- Applicants will be required to evidence satisfactory completion of these courses and must have a C average in their major courses.
- Courses taken and successfully passed must include engineering, math, physics, chemistry and drafting
- Any incumbent who demonstrates satisfactory performance for one (1) year in the department and completes the required studies as specified will be promoted to the Grade-7 classification regardless of unit or Company seniority.
- Variations from this procedure because of performance, schooling, as other reasons, will be reviewed with Local 1049.
- Valid Driver’s License required with a safe driving history that meets National Grid’s Safe Driver policy
- Pass Field Assessment
More Information
Pay Rate: $ 37.42 an hour
Location: Melville
National Grid will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. You must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
Please be advised that due to the nature of this position, incumbents are subject to federal Drug & Alcohol safety regulations governing US Department of Transportation ("DOT") covered positions, including the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Pipeline Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA). As such, the Company’s testing programs and policies regarding the use of federally prohibited drugs or alcohol, for recreational or medical purposes, will remain in effect for these safety-sensitive, DOT covered positions.
Many of the terms and conditions of employment for this position are defined by a collective bargaining agreement that the Company has with a local union. Newly hired employees are bound by the terms of the collective bargaining agreement as well as other agreements between the Company and the local union.
National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.
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