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Depending upon the qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy.

Job Summary

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.

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

Basic / Required Qualifications

Note: This posting is for one open position. Dependent on relative experience, the level to which a candidate is aligned is outlined below.

Transmission Substation Technician Learner

High School diploma/GED

Transmission Substation Technician I

High School diploma/GED
3 years related work experience

Additional Preferred Qualifications

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.

Working Conditions

Demonstrated availability for after- hour’s work and call out rotation
Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
Ability to work in a diverse environment with individuals from various socio-economic and cultural backgrounds
Must be capable of working on elevated work surfaces
Field Mobility Classification – Work will be performed in various field locations, as needed, after the onboarding period. However, field employees are required to live within a reasonable daily commute to their assigned work location.
This position is located in North and South Carolina

Specific Requirements

Must have a valid State Driver’s License and the ability to obtain a CDL Class A Driver’s License.
This position contains a weight restriction of 275 pounds as an essential function of the job. The purpose of this restriction is to ensure that all weight rated equipment is used in an appropriate and safe manner within maximum allowed weight loading
Residency Requirement: Must have a permanent residence forty-five minutes from their base location. Relocation assistance is not provided.
Ability to pass any required background check for NERC/CIP/Nuclear compliance.
Must pass appropriate level of Duke aptitude test.

Travel Requirements

15-25%