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Duke Energy Corporation · 20 hours ago

Transmission Substation Technician (Learner or Tech I) - Test Crew

Garner, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Duke Energy Corporation is a leading energy company, and they are seeking a Transmission Substation Technician to assist in substation construction and maintenance. This role involves developing technical skills and the ability to lead small activities while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and operational standards.

Clean EnergyEnergyHardwareHydroelectricOil and GasService Industry

No H1B

Responsibilities

Demonstrate a complete understanding of company safety rules and work practices

Demonstrate a complete understanding of Human Performance practices

Exhibits the capacity to safely lead small jobs and work independent of direct leadership

Complete understanding of the processes needed to organize construction and maintenance work and create over all implementation/maintenance plans

Total understanding of reading prints and determine how to isolate protection circuits without jeopardizing critical equipment

Total understanding of the processes needed to methodically/logically organize substation work activities

Total understanding of the processes needed to operate bucket, digger derrick truck, and other areal devices

Ability to respond to all call outs

Total understanding limitations, never assumes, and will STOP to seek help

Experience leading complex maintenance or construction projects

Total understanding of the processes needed to power factor, winding resistance, circuit breaker timing, and leakage reactance testing also interpret results

Total understanding of the processes needed for the installation of portable/mobile substations/transformers or other temporary equipment

Total understanding of the processes needed to perform infrared scanning substation equipment

Total understanding of AC and DC circuit principles

Total 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

Total understanding of substation equipment isolation and clearances and grounding practices

Has the experience to complete the requirements for Switching and Tagging on both the Transmission and Distribution systems

Total understanding of the processes needed 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

Superior understanding of pneumatics and hydraulics systems

Demonstrates superior verbal and written communications skills

Qualification

Substation maintenance experienceACDC circuit principlesLeadership skillsInfrared scanningPneumaticsHydraulicsTeam coordinationSafety practicesVerbal communicationWritten communicationTechnical documentation

Required

High School diploma/GED

Minimum 1 year required related work experience

Must pass appropriate level of Duke aptitude test

Must have a valid State Driver's License

Ability to obtain a valid Class A commercial driver's license (CDL) in the state for which you are hire within one year of hire

DOT Physical

DOT Certification

Ability to pass any required background check for NERC/CIP/Nuclear compliance

Demonstrated ability to pass panel review by meeting or exceeding requirements for step progression

Ability to stand a minimum of 5-6 hours; may be on ground, in a bucket on a line truck, or at the top of a distribution pole

Ability to sit for a minimum of 2-3 hours; may be driving a truck or sitting in a manhole or an underground vault

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

Ability to lift, push and pull up to 75 pounds

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

Ability to frequently and repetitively bend/stoop/squat

Ability to differentiate between colors (color vision)

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

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

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