Transmission Learner- Tech I

Duke Energy Corporation•Matthews, NC

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This is the first or entry craft level of the Substation Tech hierarchy. A Substation Technician Learner will assist a higher-level technician in activities associated substation construction and maintenance. Incumbents are expected to develop intermediate skills and the ability to work with greater independence.

Requirements

Demonstrated availability for after- hour’s work.
Strives to continually improve job-related, technical and professional knowledge, skills, and performance.
Develops positive working relationships and effective oral and written communication skills.
Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.
Demonstrated ability to pass panel review by meeting or exceeding requirements for step progression.
Ability to work in a diverse environment with individuals from various socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.
Basic written and oral communication skills.
Must be capable of working on elevated work surface.
Ability to pass any required background check for NERC/CIP/Nuclear compliance.
Must pass appropriate level of Duke aptitude test.
Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
Must have a valid State Driver’s License and the ability to obtain a CDL Class A Driver’s License
High School diploma or equivalent
minimum of 3 years of Transmission or Distribution substation maintenance or construction experience or equivalent job-related and educational experience
This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Advanced technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance.
frequently leads others.
Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities with internal and external customers.
Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.
Provides coaches and mentors other Technicians.
Provides high level of leadership and sets a positive example for others to follow.
Advanced written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated ongoing leadership skills development.
Software skills including word process, email, spreadsheets etc.
Must have a permanent residence approximately forty-five minutes from their base location.

Responsibilities

Clearly understand the importance of company safe work practices and safety rules
Basic understanding of the Human Performance Tools and requirements
Basic understanding of the isolation of substation equipment and grounding practices
Demonstrates good verbal and written communications skills
Basic understanding of electrical drawings (substation equipment schematics and power system drawings)
Basic understanding NERC compliance and the importance for accurate data and timely completion of assigned work
Basic electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills
Develops the ability to think methodically and arrange activities in logical order
Basic understanding of pneumatics and hydraulics systems
Exposure to Transmission and Distribution system switching activities
Develop a basic understanding of AC and DC basic principles
Demonstrate the basic ability to operate bucket, digger derrick truck and other areal devices