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Duke Energy Corporation · 1 day ago

System Protection and Control Technician

St. Petersburg, FL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Duke Energy Corporation is dedicated to making a difference in people's lives while providing a rewarding career. The System Protection & Control Technician is responsible for calibrating, installing, maintaining, and repairing protective relays and associated equipment to ensure the efficient operation of the electric grid.

Clean EnergyEnergyHardwareHydroelectricOil and GasService Industry

No H1B

Responsibilities

Calibrate, install, maintain, and repair protective relays and associated equipment

Work in various working environments from generation plants, transmission switch yards and control houses, and distribution substations

Maintain a high level of awareness for hazard recognition and maintain safe work practices

Maintain, install, repair, and troubleshoot complex control systems, protective relay systems (microprocessor and electro-mechanical)

Substation and electric utility protection systems

Station automation and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems

Correctly read and properly interpret substation drawings (e.g., single line drawings, AC and DC schematics, panel wiring diagrams, and panel layout drawings)

Perform switching and tagging to obtain proper clearance on equipment for repair, maintenance, or construction work per procedure

Be available to work all hours as needed, day or night, weekends, or holidays, and in all weather conditions

Travel and stay overnight to various locations

Be available for periodic call outs to respond to power system emergencies

Qualification

Protective relay systemsSCADA systemsElectrical schematics interpretationAC/DC theoryTechnical aptitudeSwitching & Tagging CertificationMultimeters usageRelay test instrumentsOscilloscopes usageDigital analyzers usageBasic computer knowledge

Required

Must possess a minimum two (2) year degree or equivalent (2-year diploma or certificate program from a vocational school or community college) in Electronics, Electrical Technology or similar electrical field of study, or an honorable discharge from the military where the candidate held a job in electronics or another related field, or A journeyman relay technician classification at Duke Energy or different utility

Ability to pass a test that demonstrates a basic understanding of AC/DC theory, Ohm's law, single phase, three phase, watts, vars, VA, phase angles, power factor and other power system parameters, computers, and associated software

Ability to read and interpret electrical/electronic schematics and functional diagrams

Ability to use state-of-the-art test equipment such as multimeters, relay test instruments, oscilloscopes and digital analyzers

Ability to demonstrate a basic knowledge of computers and associated software

Ability to demonstrate a strong aptitude for technical work by passing the applicable EEI Technician test

Switching & Tagging Certification (within 180 days)

Successful completion of the Assistant SPAC training program

Ability to lift up to 75 lbs

Ability to push/pull weights up to 75 lbs

Manual dexterity to operate small hand tools, turn small knobs, etc

Ability to sit for 2-3 hours; maybe driving a truck or sitting

Ability to move frequently to unload equipment and to install/maintain/repair equipment

Ability to frequently climb or use authorized equipment to reach various heights