OFE Electrician II OR III (Oil Filled Equipment Repair)

Duke Energy•Charlotte, NC

2d•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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Evaluating, testing, repairing, and meeting monthly goals on various types of Distribution equipment including single phase, one bushing, conventional and CSP transformers, single phase pad mount transformers, three phase mini-pad mount transformers, single phase reclosers, three phase reclosers, and potential transformers.
Performing Quality Assurance inspection and testing for single phase regulators.
Demonstrating competency in performing work on equipment using test equipment such as single and three phase transformer turns ratio (TTR) test sets, insulation resistance tester (Megger), and single phase transformer test system.
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 ladders, or working at heights off platforms such as tankers requiring hook-up 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 and understanding 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 and 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.