Control Electrician B - Substation (Duke)

Pike•Charlotte, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Control Electrician B is a non-exempt position responsible for the construction, maintenance, and repair of substation electrical equipment and systems. This role requires a 4-6 year working knowledge of substation electrical equipment, apparatus, and wiring up to 525 kv. The position involves working in confined and elevated spaces, using various construction equipment specific to the trade, 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 require working independently or with others, occasionally working long hours during emergencies, and coaching subordinates.

Requirements

4-6 year working knowledge of 525 kv and below substation electrical equipment, apparatus, and wiring.
Understanding of Electrical Theory with an emphasis on AC, DC circuits, transformers, breakers, etc.
Complete understanding of PLC logic.
Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
Must be 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 by the company for this work.
Must supply own safety toed work boots.
Must be capable of lifting in excess of 50 lbs.
Must be capable of working in confined spaces/areas.
Must be 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.
Must have knowledge of construction standard practices, techniques, quality requirements, applicable electrical codes and standards.
Must be capable of working in close proximity of energized substation equipment.
Must be capable of interpreting substation electrical drawings (i.e. conduit details, conduit plans, cable schedules, cable termination prints, schematics) and communicate with customers and subordinates.
Capable of accurately appraising technical situations.
Must be able to coach subordinates on the crew.
Must be able to develop and interpret a material list.
Must be able to trace out phasing in a substation and verify to the three line diagrams.
Retained knowledge in all aspects of substation electrical systems.
Capable of leading the job for brief durations.
Knowledge in the use of voltmeters, meggers, amp meters, and rotation meters.
Basic operational knowledge of substation equipment (i.e. Transformers, breakers, capacitors).
Basic knowledge of IEEE device numbering standards.
Basic computer skills (i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook).
Willing to work outside of the normal work schedule including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required for the position.

Responsibilities

Works safely while performing new construction, maintenance, repair, testing, adjusting, and troubleshooting of substation electrical equipment/systems.
Responsible for maintaining Company vehicles, test equipment, and tools in good working condition.
Frequently works in close proximity of energized components with control systems, requiring skill and care to protect the client from outages and ensure personal safety and the safety of others.
Install over current / recloser schemes.
Coach subordinates on the crew.
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.
Recognize, correct, and document errors/changes in engineering drawings.

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