Transmission Substation Technician (Learner or Level I)

Duke Energy•Winston-Salem, NC

14h•Onsite

About The Position

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. A Substation Technician I will assist a higher level technician and sometime safely lead a lower level technician in activities associated with substation construction and maintenance activities. Incumbents are expected to develop complex technical and leadership skills and the ability to work independently and lead small activities with low to moderate levels of complexity. Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.

Requirements

High School diploma/GED
Minimum 1 year of Transmission or Distribution substation maintenance or construction experience or equivalent job-related and educational experience
Must have a valid State Driver’s License and the ability to obtain a CDL Class A Driver’s License in the state for which you are hired.
This position contains a weight restriction of 275 pounds as an essential function of the job.
Residency Requirement: Must have a permanent residence within the Winston Salem / Eden-Madison area
Ability to pass any required background check for NERC/CIP/Nuclear compliance.
Must pass appropriate level of Duke aptitude test.
Demonstrated ability to pass panel review by meeting or exceeding requirements for step progression

Nice To Haves

Advanced understanding of job-related, technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance
Has positive working relationships and can effectively coordinate work activities
Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally
Provides lower level of leadership
Demonstrate the ability to developing leadership skills
Software skills including word process, email, spreadsheets etc.

Responsibilities

Organize construction and maintenance work and create over all implementation/maintenance plans
Assist with the installation of portable/mobile substations/transformers or other temporary equipment
Ability to perform infrared scanning substation equipment
Advanced understanding of AC and DC circuit principles
Demonstrate a complete understanding of company safety rules and work practices
Demonstrate a complete understanding of Human Performance practices
Demonstrate the ability to safely lead small jobs and work independent of direct leadership
Advanced understanding of reading prints and determine how to isolate protection circuits without jeopardizing critical equipment
Demonstrate the ability to methodically/logically organize substation work activities
Demonstrate the ability to operate bucket, digger derrick truck other areal devices
Ability to respond to minor call outs
Understands limitations, never assumes, and will STOP to seek help
Can lead small and low risk maintenance or construction projects
Basic understanding of power factor, winding resistance, circuit breaker timing, and leakage reactance testing and interpret results
Clear understanding of regulatory compliance and the importance for accurate data and timely completion of assigned work
Adheres to Duke policies and procedures to meet regulatory requirements (NERC and/or SERC), properly and accurately documents test results with a timely completion
Basic understanding of substation equipment isolation and clearances and grounding practices
Demonstrates the ability to complete the requirements for Switching and Tagging on both the Transmission and Distribution systems
Demonstrates the ability to complete maintenance/construction activities on all substation equipment including but not limited to switches, circuit breakers, transformers, regulators, PT's, CT's, CCVT's and grounding systems
Basic understanding of pneumatics and hydraulics systems
Demonstrates advance verbal and written communications skills