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More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.Depending upon the desired qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy.Transmission Substation Tech IThis is the second craft level of the Substation Technician hierarchy. A Substation Technician I will assist a higher level technician and sometime safely lead a lower level technician in activities associated with substation construction and maintenance activities. Incumbents are expected to develop complex technical and leadership skills and the ability to work independently and lead small activities with low to moderate levels of complexity. Transmission Substation Tech II This is the top craft level of the Substation Technician hierarchy. A Substation Technician II will assist and safely lead lower level technicians in activities associated with substation construction and maintenance Incumbents are expected to have advanced technical and leadership skills and the ability to work independently and lead medium to large construction and maintenance activities. Capable of serving on committees and resolving advanced technical matters.Substation Technician I performs the following with Minimal Oversight:
Demonstrate a complete understanding of company safety rules and work practices
Demonstrate a complete understanding of Human Performance practices
Demonstrate the ability to safely lead small jobs and work independent of direct leadership
Can organize construction and maintenance work and create over all implementation/maintenance plans
Advanced understanding of reading prints and determine how to isolate protection circuits without jeopardizing critical equipment
Demonstrate the ability to methodically/logically organize substation work activities
Demonstrate the ability to operate bucket, digger derrick truck other areal devices
Ability to respond to minor call outs
Understands limitations, never assumes, and will STOP to seek help
Can lead small and low risk maintenance or construction projects
Basic understanding of power factor, winding resistance, circuit breaker timing, and leakage reactance testing and interpret results
Can assist with the installation of portable/mobile substations/transformers or other temporary equipment
Ability to perform infrared scanning substation equipment
Advanced understanding of AC and DC circuit principles
Clear understanding of regulatory compliance and the importance for accurate data and timely completion of assigned work
Adheres to Duke policies and procedures to meet regulatory requirements (NERC and/or SERC), properly and accurately documents test results with a timely completion
Basic understanding of substation equipment isolation and clearances and grounding practices
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
Basic understanding of pneumatics and hydraulics systems
Demonstrates advance verbal and written communications skills
Key Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrated ability to pass panel review by meeting or exceeding requirements for step progression
Demonstrated availability for after- hour’s work and call out rotation
Advanced understanding of job-related, technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance
Has positive working relationships and can effectively coordinate work activities
Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally
Provides lower level of leadership
Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally
Ability to pass any required back ground check for NERC/CIP/Nuclear compliance
Must pass appropriate level of Duke aptitude test
Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
Ability to work in a diverse environment with individuals from various socio-economic and cultural backgrounds
Demonstrate the ability to developing leadership skills
Must be capable of working on elevated work surfaces
Minimum Requirements for Transmission Substation Tech I:
Must have a valid State Driver’s License and the ability to obtain a CDL Class A Driver’s License
High School diploma or equivalent and minimum 1 year of Transmission or Distribution substation maintenance or construction experience or equivalent job-related and educational experience
Minimum Requirements for Transmission Substation Tech II:
Must have a valid State Driver’s License and the ability to obtain a CDL Class A Driver’s License
High School diploma or equivalent and minimum 3 years of Transmission or Distribution substation maintenance or construction experience or equivalent job-related and educational experience
Specific Requirements:
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.
Must have a permanent residence approximately forty-five minutes from their base location
Desired:
Associate Degree in Engineering Technology or equivalent experience or training (e.g. military)
Software skills including word process, email, spreadsheets etc.
Travel Requirements5-15%Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)NoRepresented/Union PositionNoVisa Sponsored PositionNoPosting Expiration DateMonday, September 30, 2019All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.We are one of the largest electric power holding companies in the United States, supplying and delivering electricity to approximately 7.4 million U.S. customers. We have approximately 52,700 megawatts of electric generating capacity in the Carolinas, the Midwest and Florida – and natural gas distribution services serving more than 1.5 million customers in Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee and the Carolinas. Our commercial and international businesses own and operate diverse power generation assets in North America and Latin America, including a portfolio of renewable energy assets.Regardless of your skill set or specific interest, we're looking for the best and brightest talent in the industry. Our people make us great - and we're always looking for more. Find your career path today at Duke Energy, where it's more than a career - it's a chance to make a difference in people's lives.Duke Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the laws set forth in the Department of Labor EEO Poster and Supplement.
