Transmission Substation Technician (Learner or Level I) - Maintenance

Description

• Adheres to Duke policies and procedures to meet regulatory requirements (NERC and/or SERC), properly and accurately documents test results with a timely completion
• Assist with the installation of portable/mobile substations/transformers or other temporary equipment
• Organize construction and maintenance work and create over all implementation/maintenance plans
• Can lead small and low risk maintenance or construction projects
• 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.
• Advanced understanding of job-related, technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance
• Demonstrated availability for after- hour’s work and call out rotation
• Ability to work in a diverse environment with individuals from various socio-economic and cultural backgrounds
• 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
• Residency Requirement: Must have a permanent residence forty-five minutes from their base location. Relocation assistance is not provided.
• Demonstrate a complete understanding of company safety rules and work practices
• Basic understanding of substation equipment isolation and clearances and grounding practices
• Has positive working relationships and can effectively coordinate work activities
• 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
• Demonstrate the ability to developing leadership skills
• 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
• Must be capable of working on elevated work surfaces
• 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
• Demonstrated ability to pass panel review by meeting or exceeding requirements for step progression
• Demonstrate the ability to operate bucket, digger derrick truck other areal devices
• Ability to pass any required background check for NERC/CIP/Nuclear compliance.
• Ability to respond to minor call outs
• Software skills including word process, email, spreadsheets etc.
• Basic understanding of pneumatics and hydraulics systems
• Demonstrates advance verbal and written communications skills
• High School diploma/GED
• 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

Benefits

• Onsite Mobility Classification – Work will be performed at a company facility.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance