Transmission Substation Technician (Learner or Tech I)

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• →Demonstrate a complete understanding of company safety rules and work practices
• →Demonstrate a complete understanding of Human Performance practices 
• →Exhibits the capacity to safely lead small jobs and work independent of direct leadership 
• →Complete understanding of the processes needed to organize construction and maintenance work and create over all implementation/maintenance plans
• →Total understanding of reading prints and determine how to isolate protection circuits without jeopardizing critical equipment
• →Total understanding of the processes needed to methodically/logically organize substation work activities  
• →Total understanding of the processes needed to operate bucket, digger derrick truck, and other areal devices 
• →Ability to respond to all call outs
• →Total understanding limitations, never assumes, and will STOP to seek help
• →Experience leading complex maintenance or construction projects 
• →Total understanding of the processes needed to power factor, winding resistance, circuit breaker timing, and leakage reactance testing also interpret results
• →Total understanding of the processes needed for the installation of portable/mobile substations/transformers or other temporary equipment
• →Total understanding of the processes needed to perform infrared scanning substation equipment  
• →Total understanding of AC and DC circuit principles
• →Total 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 
• →Total understanding of substation equipment isolation and clearances and grounding practices
• →Has the experience to complete the requirements for Switching and Tagging on both the Transmission and Distribution systems
• →Total understanding of the processes needed 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 
• →Superior understanding of pneumatics and hydraulics systems
• →Demonstrates superior verbal and written communications skills

• Associates Degree in Engineering Technology
• Commercial Drivers License (Class A CDL)
• 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 pass appropriate level of Duke aptitude test
• Must have a valid State Driver’s License
• Ability to obtain a valid Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL) in the state for which you are hire within one year of hire.
• DOT Physical
• DOT Certification
• Ability to pass any required back ground check for NERC/CIP/Nuclear compliance
• Demonstrated ability to pass panel review by meeting or exceeding requirements for step progression
• Ability to stand a minimum of 5-6 hours; may be on ground, in a bucket on a line truck, or at the top of a distribution pole
• Ability to sit for a minimum of 2-3 hours; may be driving a truck or sitting in a manhole or an underground vault
• Ability to move frequently to unload equipment and to install/maintain/repair equipment
• Ability to lift, push and pull up to 75 pounds
• Ability to frequently climb or use authorized equipment to reach various heights and breadths
• Ability to frequently and repetitively bend/stoop/squat
• Ability to differentiate between colors (color vision)
• Manual dexterity to operate small hand tools, turn small knobs, etc.
• 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.

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• High School diploma/GED

• High School Diploma/GED
• Minimum 1 year of Transmission or Distribution substation maintenance or construction experience or equivalent job-related and educational experience

• Demonstrated availability for after- hour’s work and call out rotation
• 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
• This position is based out in North and South Carolina
• Field Mobility Classification - Work location is highly mobile, working at various facilities or field locations with occasional onsite meetings after the onboarding period. Employee must live within a reasonable commute to the posted reporting location, not greater than 50 miles one way.