Relay Technician (Duke)

Pike Corporation•Charlotte, NC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This position requires technical skills in the maintenance and construction of substation protective relay and SCADA control systems. Candidates will perform Relay C&M activities in accordance with Duke Energy relay construction and maintenance standards. The performance of relay maintenance activity will primarily include testing and repair of protective relays, functional testing, commissioning and repair of relay protection systems, repair and testing of SCADA control systems at Generation, Transmission and Distribution facilities. The Relay Technician will support the planning and scheduling of crew work activities. Maintain accurate records and operate all tools and test equipment used to maintain substation protective relay systems; the ability to interface with other people to make maintenance activities work smoothly. Dependent on region, may be subject to callouts, overtime, and overnight travel as necessary to support work and attend training in other locations. Must demonstrate basic computer skills and have basic knowledge of Relay related software. Responsible for practice and set an example of safe job performance. Must possess good communication skills, including working with others to create good working conditions. Support of Corporate, group, department, and unit goals with conduct instrumental in projecting a proper image for Duke Energy and its employees. Self-motivated with good leadership qualities that include good field decision-making skills.

Requirements

Minimum four (4) years of Relay experience performing field protection, SCADA, and Control work.
Ability to pass PRA (Personal Risk Assessment) seven (7) year background check.
Firm understanding of safe work practices and safety culture.
Firm understanding of relaying, protective schemes, controls, alarms, Transmission and Distribution SCADA, communications.
Demonstrates good verbal communications skills.
Complete understanding of print reading, print marking processes.
Thorough understanding of Human Performance tools, skills, and techniques.
Can test relays with RTS.
Understanding of ASPEN and reporting.
Complete understanding of NERC compliance and importance for accurate data and timely completion.
Ability to think methodically and arrange activities in logical order.
Firm understanding of CT and VT circuits.
Understanding of Carrier and Tone equipment.
Fully trained in operation of lulls, forklifts, and aerial devices.
Basic computer skills.
Basic knowledge of Relay related software.

Nice To Haves

Incumbents are expected to continue developing complex skills.

Responsibilities

Perform Relay C&M activities in accordance with Duke Energy relay construction and maintenance standards.
Perform testing and repair of protective relays.
Perform functional testing, commissioning, and repair of relay protection systems.
Perform repair and testing of SCADA control systems at Generation, Transmission and Distribution facilities.
Support the planning and scheduling of crew work activities.
Maintain accurate records and operate all tools and test equipment used to maintain substation protective relay systems.
Interface with other people to make maintenance activities work smoothly.
Assist a higher-level technician and sometimes lead a lower level technician in activities associated with Relay construction, maintenance, and SCADA.
Write isolation procedures and independent reviews.
Troubleshoot P&C circuits.