OFE Electrician II OR III (Oil Filled Equipment Repair)

Duke Energy Corporation•Charlotte, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for evaluating, testing, repairing, and maintaining single and three phase Distribution class equipment on a routine basis including but not limited to pole mount transformers, mini-pads, single phase regulators, three phase pad mounts, vaults and reclosers in alignment with the organization set monthly goals. This position is also responsible for: Quality assurance (QA) and warranty repair of single-phase regulators Loading and unloading of tractor trailers of Distribution and Transmission equipment Providing technical guidance and support to Distribution organizations and other departments such as Purchasing, Legal claims, Distribution Field Supervisor, MSR, Distribution Line Tech., Distribution Engineering Standards, Distribution Account Managers, and outside contractors and venders to resolve failures and warranty issues. Special projects such as setting up pad mounts and regulators on 12-kv or 23-kv, dual voltage type transformers, re-configure internal arrestors, bushing wells and putting R-temp oil in units for upcoming major outage for environmental purposes. Within this position, employees must become proficient in evaluating, testing, repairing, and maintaining transformers prior to conducting the same evolution on reclosers.

Requirements

High School/GED degree
1 year of related work experience (for OFE Electrician II)
2 years of related work experience (for OFE Electrician III)
Valid Driver's License
Ability to work in a team/group setting
Quick learner
Safety oriented
Detail oriented
Strong work ethic
Ability to trouble shoot equipment
Understanding of basic electricity (ac, dc, ohm's law, single phase, three phase, watts, vars, va, power, etc.)
Understanding of Compressed Gas Safety
Understanding of Hazardous Chemicals, MSDS, Facility Emergency Response, and proper handling and disposal of PCB contaminated material and equipment
Understanding of General Machine Guarding/Tool Safety, Includes drills, grinders, power and air actuated tools, and hand tools
Basic understanding of the purpose and proper use of diagnostic test equipment

Nice To Haves

Technical degree in Electrical study
In addition to desired degree, 2 years related work experience
Forklift certified

Responsibilities

Evaluating, testing, repairing, and meeting monthly goals on various types of Distribution equipment.
Quality Assurance inspection and testing for single phase regulators.
Performing work on single phase, one bushing, conventional and CSP transformers, three primary and three secondary voltage classes with capacity ranges from 5kVA to 75kVA, ten different manufactures with various models.
Performing work on single phase, two bushing, conventional transformers, three primary and six secondary voltage classes with capacity ranges from 25kVA to 500kVA, seven different manufacturers with various models.
Performing work on single phase pad mount transformers and three phase mini-pad mount transformers, two primary and three secondary voltage classes with capacity ranges from 25kVA to 250kVA, five different manufacturers with various models.
Performing work on single phase reclosers, five different types, two voltage classes.
Performing work on three phase reclosers, three different types, two voltage classes.
Performing work on potential transformers, 0.5 – 1.0kVA rating.
Performing work on Three Phase Pad Mount Transformers.
Demonstrating competency in performing work on equipment using single and three phase transformer turns ratio (TTR) test sets, insulation resistance tester (Megger), and single phase transformer test system (includes TTR, no load loss test, and 400Hz induced voltage test).
Ensuring all new equipment meets appropriate Equipment Specifications and that all work is performed per Distribution Standards guidelines.
Serving as a backup for oil room personnel for loading and unloading of tankers.
Working/assisting in other areas within the shop as needed.
Climbing ladders, working off a ladder, or working at heights, off platforms such as tankers that require you to be hooked to harness restraints or fall protection devices.
Using power tools such as grinders, drills, skill saws, reciprocating saw, impact wrenches, welding, cutting and sand blasting equipment.
Performing repetitive tasks while maintaining attention to detail.
Reading/understanding/following vendor manuals and CAD drawings.
Setting up regulators on 12-kv or 23-kv settings or dual type voltage transformers, re-configuring internal arrestors, bushing wells and putting R-temp oil in units for upcoming major outage for environmental purposes.
Providing technical guidance and support to Distribution personnel such as Distribution Field Supervisor, MSR, Distribution Line Tech, Distribution Engineering Standards, Distribution Account Managers.
Working with other departments such as Legal, Claims, and Purchasing.
Identifying, troubleshooting, and documenting the root cause or trends with Vendors on warranty or non-warranty issues for all Distribution equipment failures and repairs and reporting it to the appropriate organization within Progress Energy.