Transmission Substation Technician (Level I or II) - Maintenance

Description

• Can assist with the installation of portable/mobile substations/transformers or other temporary equipment
• Adheres to Duke policies and procedures to meet regulatory requirements (NERC and/or SERC), properly and accurately documents test results with a timely completion
• Can lead small and low risk maintenance or construction projects
• Can organize construction and maintenance work and create over all implementation/maintenance plans
• Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.

Requirements

• Advanced understanding of reading prints and determine how to isolate protection circuits without jeopardizing critical equipment
• Clear understanding of regulatory compliance and the importance for accurate data and timely completion of assigned work
• Must have a valid State Driver’s License and the ability to obtain a CDL Class A Driver’s License in the state for which you are hired.
• Demonstrated ability to pass panel review by meeting or exceeding requirements for step progression.
• Ability to work in a diverse environment with individuals from various socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.
• Demonstrated availability for after- hour’s work and call out rotation.
• Demonstrate the ability to developing leadership skills.
• This position contains a weight restriction of 275 pounds as an essential function of the job. The purpose of this restriction is to ensure that all weight rated equipment is used in an appropriate and safe manner within maximum allowed weight loading.
• Demonstrate a complete understanding of company safety rules and work practices
• Basic understanding of substation equipment isolation and clearances and grounding practices
• Advanced understanding of AC and DC circuit principles
• Demonstrates the ability to complete the requirements for Switching and Tagging on both the Transmission and Distribution systems
• Demonstrates the ability to complete maintenance/construction activities on all substation equipment including but not limited to switches, circuit breakers, transformers, regulators, PT's, CT's, CCVT's and grounding systems
• Ability to perform infrared scanning substation equipment
• Demonstrate the ability to safely lead small jobs and work independent of direct leadership
• Minimum 1 year of Transmission or Distribution substation maintenance or construction experience or equivalent job-related and educational experience
• Must pass appropriate level of Duke aptitude test.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Demonstrate a complete understanding of Human Performance practices
• Must be capable of working on elevated work surfaces.
• Advanced understanding of job-related, technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance.
• Demonstrate the ability to operate bucket, digger derrick truck other areal devices
• Transmission or Distribution substation maintenance or construction experience
• This position has a residency requirement. You must reside within 45 minutes of the assigned operations site. In order to meet with aforementioned position requirement, you will be required to relocate from your current residence within 12 months of your start date. Relocation will be entirely at your own expense.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• High School diploma or equivalent and minimum of 1 to 3 years of Transmission or Distribution substation maintenance or construction experience or equivalent job-related and educational experience
• Ability to respond to minor call outs
• Software skills including word process, email, spreadsheets etc.
• Has positive working relationships and can effectively coordinate work activities.
• Basic understanding of pneumatics and hydraulics systems
• Demonstrates advance verbal and written communications skills
• Minimum of 3 years of Transmission or Distribution substation maintenance or construction experience or equivalent job-related and educational experience
• Demonstrate the ability to methodically/logically organize substation work activities
• Basic understanding of power factor, winding resistance, circuit breaker timing, and leakage reactance testing and interpret results
• High School diploma or equivalent and

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance