Duke Energy Corporation · 1 day ago
Transmission Nuclear Switchyard Technician II or III
Kings Mountain, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
1+ years expDuke Energy Corporation is seeking a Transmission Nuclear Switchyard Technician II or III to support and ensure the reliable connection of their Nuclear facilities through switchyards. The role involves performing maintenance activities, leading small projects, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards within a highly regulated environment.
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Responsibilities
Demonstrate the ability to study, retain and operate following all PGO and Nuclear safety rules - 100%
Have the capacity to safely lead small risk jobs and work independent of direct leadership Substation equipment isolation and clearances plus grounding practices
Capability to follow both PGO Switching & Tagging, plus nuclear safety tagging program eSOMS
Execute work following all PGO work methods/JPI/Procedures and Nuclear Administrative Procedures/Technical Procedures
Ability to demonstrate an understanding of Human Performance practices, never assume and stop work during any uncertainty
Execute PGO and Nuclear processes, interface agreements, work management and scheduling systems to organize substation work activities
Understand regulatory compliance and adheres to Duke and nuclear policies and procedures to meet regulatory requirements (NRC,NERC)
Ability to responsibly operate within nuclear switchyards and plant boundaries, exercising broad knowledge of both Nuclear and PGO expectations including work activities inside SOCA and nuclear protected areas
Ability to respond to all callouts 24/7
Understand AC and DC circuit principles and reading prints
Ability to perform assigned calibration, maintenance and repair of electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic instrumentation & control systems
Ability to perform troubleshooting efficiently and safely
Ability to work with the Nuclear Work Control Center/Operations and the Transmission Energy Control Center/Service techs for starting and completing work activities
Ability to perform power factor, winding resistance, circuit breaker timing, infrared scans, corona scans and other various test equipment and how to interpret results and understand the difference between nuclear and transmission criteria
Has the ability to complete maintenance/construction activities inside the nuclear protected area and on substation equipment including but not limited to switches, circuit breakers, transformers, PT's, CT's, CCVT's, load centers, and grounding systems
Skills and experience with laptop testing and work-related IT systems: Maximo, NAS, Tags Pro eSOMS, Nantel
Has the knowledge to perform battery inspections and minor maintenance and the NERC requirements
Maintain compliance with all PGO training (e.g. EHS training matrix), and to specific administrative processes that require training in NGD. These administrative qualifications include but are not limited to 1) all training/testing required for nuclear access and badging, 2) both PGO and Nuclear red tag/safety tag training-as they are two different systems, 3) Nuclear housekeeping tags, and 4) program requirements for calibrated tools used per nuclear work orders
Complete Duke Energy Switching and Tagging training and the training observations required to be qualified to perform switching and tagging on Distribution and Transmission components
Adheres to the Nuclear Fatigue Rule work hour limits for both online and outage related activities
Qualification
Required
Associate's in Electromechanical Engineering Technology or Other Related Degree
In addition to required degree, one (1) year of related work experience for Tech II
In lieu of Associate's degree AND one (1) year minimum of related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND 3 years minimum related work experience for Tech II
Must have a valid State Driver's License and the ability to obtain a CDL Class A Driver's License for Tech II
Associate's in Electromechanical Engineering Technology or Other Related Degree for Tech III
In addition to required degree, three (3) year of related work experience for Tech III
In lieu of Associate's degree AND three (3) year minimum of related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND 5 years minimum related work experience for Tech III
Must have a valid State Driver's License and the ability to obtain a CDL Class A Driver's License for Tech III
Demonstrate the ability to study, retain and operate following all PGO and Nuclear safety rules - 100%
Have the capacity to safely lead small risk jobs and work independent of direct leadership Substation equipment isolation and clearances plus grounding practices
Capability to follow both PGO Switching & Tagging, plus nuclear safety tagging program - eSOMS
Execute work following all PGO work methods/JPI/Procedures and Nuclear Administrative Procedures/Technical Procedures
Ability to demonstrate an understanding of Human Performance practices, never assume and stop work during any uncertainty
Execute PGO and Nuclear processes, interface agreements, work management and scheduling systems to organize substation work activities
Understand regulatory compliance and adheres to Duke and nuclear policies and procedures to meet regulatory requirements (NRC,NERC)
Ability to responsibly operate within nuclear switchyards and plant boundaries, exercising broad knowledge of both Nuclear and PGO expectations including work activities inside SOCA and nuclear protected areas
Ability to respond to all callouts 24/7
Understand AC and DC circuit principles and reading prints
Ability to perform assigned calibration, maintenance and repair of electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic instrumentation & control systems
Ability to perform troubleshooting efficiently and safely
Ability to work with the Nuclear Work Control Center/Operations and the Transmission Energy Control Center/Service techs for starting and completing work activities
Ability to perform power factor, winding resistance, circuit breaker timing, infrared scans, corona scans and other various test equipment and how to interpret results and understand the difference between nuclear and transmission criteria
Has the ability to complete maintenance/construction activities inside the nuclear protected area and on substation equipment including but not limited to switches, circuit breakers, transformers, PT's, CT's, CCVT's, load centers, and grounding systems
Skills and experience with laptop testing and work-related IT systems: Maximo, NAS, Tags Pro eSOMS, Nantel
Has the knowledge to perform battery inspections and minor maintenance and the NERC requirements
Maintain compliance with all PGO training (e.g. EHS training matrix), and to specific administrative processes that require training in NGD. These administrative qualifications include but are not limited to 1) all training/testing required for nuclear access and badging, 2) both PGO and Nuclear red tag/safety tag training-as they are two different systems, 3) Nuclear housekeeping tags, and 4) program requirements for calibrated tools used per nuclear work orders
Complete Duke Energy Switching and Tagging training and the training observations required to be qualified to perform switching and tagging on Distribution and Transmission components
Adheres to the Nuclear Fatigue Rule work hour limits for both online and outage related activities
Must have a valid State Driver's License and the ability to obtain a CDL Class A Driver's License
Pass DOT physicals
Pass Nuclear required qualifications written testing, fit for duty, and psychological, and maintain unescorted access to Protected Areas within Nuclear facilities
Must be able to obtain unescorted access to Duke's Nuclear facilities
Must pass appropriate level of Duke aptitude test and maintain nuclear Employee Technical Qualification Standards and continuing training requirements; also included are those requirements specific to the Transmission Nuclear Training program
Ability to pass any required background check for NERC/CIP/Nuclear compliance
Preferred
Develops advanced written and oral communication skills
Develops technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance frequently leads others
Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities with internal and external customer
Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professional
Provides coaching and mentors other Technicians
Provides leadership and sets a positive example for others to follow
Possess 3 years or more experience working in the Nuclear Generation environment-for both switchyard and site transformer areas
Troubleshoot Vendor Testing Software
Demonstrated ability to fill in for the Supervisor during routine maintenance, outages, down powers, emergent or non-emergent activities
Extensive computer skills including (Microsoft Office) word process, email, spreadsheets etc
Ability to assess and evaluate workers for the NG Dwork hour guidelines-as required by the NRC. Must be able to use the Emp Center tool to ensure compliance
Must have a permanent residence approximately forty-five minutes from their base location
Company
Duke Energy Corporation
Duke Energy, a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America’s largest energy holding companies.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.5B2023-04-04Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Brian D. Savoy
EVP & CFO
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VP Carolina Coal Generation
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