Control Electrician C - Substation (Duke)

Pike•Charlotte, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Control Electrician C is a non-exempt position focused on the construction, maintenance, and repair of substation electrical equipment and systems. This role requires a 2-4 year working knowledge of substation electrical equipment, apparatus, and wiring up to 525 kv. The position involves working in confined and elevated spaces, operating specific construction equipment, and understanding Electrical Theory with an emphasis on AC/DC circuits, transformers, and breakers. The electrician will install overcurrent/recloser schemes and needs a complete understanding of PLC logic. This role may involve working independently or with others, and occasionally requires long hours during emergency conditions.

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 (CDL).
Must supply own personal hand tools required by the company for this 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 and/or with others.
Capable of learning to operate various types of heavy equipment: Backhoes, excavators and 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.
Required to gain 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.
Knowledge of substation electrical drawings (i.e. conduit details, conduit plans, cable schedules, cable termination prints, schematics).
Basic knowledge in the use of voltmeters, meggers, amp meters, and rotation meters.
Can terminate, connect and bundle control wiring.
Basic use of basic rigging (slings and clevis) and proper hand signals.
Ability to terminate and ground control cables in control panels and equipment.
Basic operational knowledge of substation equipment (i.e. transformers, breakers, capacitors).
Basic 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).

Nice To Haves

2-4 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.
Ability to install over current / recloser schemes.
Complete understanding of PLC logic.

Responsibilities

Works safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair, testing, adjusting and troubleshooting work of substation electrical equipment/systems.
Installs and works with Circuit Breakers, Transformers, Battery Banks and Chargers, Control Cable, Cable Terminations (Low Voltage), 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 the safety of themselves and others.