Control Electrician A - Substation (Duke)

Pike • Charlotte, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Control Electrician A is a non-exempt position responsible for the construction, maintenance, and repair of substation electrical equipment and systems. This role requires a 6-8 year working knowledge of substation electrical equipment, apparatus, and wiring for systems up to 525 kv. The position involves working in confined and elevated spaces, utilizing trade-specific construction equipment, and understanding Electrical Theory with an emphasis on AC/DC circuits, transformers, and breakers. The electrician will install over current/recloser schemes and must have a complete understanding of PLC logic. This role may involve working independently or with others, occasionally working long hours during emergencies, and requires the ability to lead and coach subordinates.

Requirements

• Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
• Capable of climbing and working at heights up to 60 feet above ground.
• Must possess or be capable of obtaining a Commercial Drivers’ License.
• Must supply own personal hand tools required for the work.
• Must supply own safety toed work boots.
• Capable of lifting in excess of 50 lbs.
• Capable of working in confined spaces/areas.
• Able to work independently or with others.
• Operational experience of various types of heavy equipment: Backhoes, excavators, skid steer loaders, Articulating Man-lifts, Trenchers, Rough Terrain Telescopic Forklifts.
• Willing to work over-time or long hours during emergency conditions and/or when requested. Schedules can change frequently and with short notice.
• 90% Travel Required.
• Capable of following Company safety rules and policies.
• Extensive knowledge of construction standard practices, techniques, quality requirements, applicable electrical codes and standards.
• Capable of working in close proximity of energized substation equipment.
• Able to interpret substation electrical drawings (i.e. conduit details, conduit plans, cable schedules, cable termination prints, schematics) and communicate with customers and subordinates.
• Ability to accurately appraise technical situations and recommend resolutions to problems.
• Ability to lead/coach subordinates on the crew.
• Ability to develop and interpret a material list.
• Ability to trace out phasing in a substation and verify to the three line diagrams.
• Proficient knowledge in all aspects of substation electrical systems.
• Ability to determine the proper phase shift and rotation in paralleling transformer banks.
• Capable of running the job without supervision.
• Proficient in the use of voltmeters, meggers, amp meters, and rotation meters.
• Neatly terminate, connect and bundle control wiring.
• Proper use of basic rigging (slings and clevis) and proper hand signals.
• Properly terminate and ground control cables in control panels and equipment.
• Basic operational knowledge of substation equipment (i.e. Transformers, breakers, capacitors).
• Thorough knowledge of IEEE device numbering standards.
• Able to recognize, correct and document errors/changes in engineering drawings.
• Basic computer skills (i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Willing to work outside of the normal work schedule including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Works safely while performing new construction, maintenance, repair, testing, adjusting, and troubleshooting of substation electrical equipment/systems.
• Installs and works with Circuit Breakers, Transformers, Battery Banks and Chargers, Control Cable, Low Voltage Cable Terminations, Control Panel placement/installation, Control Buildings, Cable Tray/Raceways, Conduit and duck banks, Capacitor bank installations (23kv-230 kv), Circuit Switchers, motor-operated switches, Annunciators, and Fiber Optic Cable.
• Maintains Company vehicles, test equipment, and tools in good working condition.
• Works in close proximity of energized components with control systems, requiring skill and care to protect the client from outages and ensure personal and others' safety.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed