Learner or Transmission Relay Technician 1
Duke Energy
Learner or Transmission Relay Technician 1
Duke Energy
Runs regulated power and gas utilities in the US
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This is the first level of the Relay Technician hierarchy. A Learner Relay Tech will assist a higher-level technician in activities associated with relay construction and maintenance. Incumbents are expected to develop intermediate skills and the ability to work with greater independence. A Transmission Relay Tech I will assist a higher level technician and sometimes safely lead a lower level technician in activities associated with relay construction and maintenance activities. Incumbents are expected to develop complex skills and the ability to work independently and lead small activities with low to moderate levels of complexity
Firm grasp safe work practices and safety culture.
Understanding the fundamentals of Human Performance Tools and requirements.
Understanding the fundamentals of relaying, protective schemes, controls, alarms, distribution SCADA, communications.
Basic isolation procedure writing.
Demonstrates good verbal communications skills.
Firm grasp of print reading, red mark process.
Understanding of RTS and its use.
Understanding of ASPEN and reporting.
Complete understanding NERC compliance and importance for accurate data and timely completion.
Basic trouble shooting skills.
Develops the ability to think methodically and arrange activities in logical order.
Basic understanding of CT and VT circuits.
Exposure to Carrier and Tone equipment.
Demonstrated availability for after-hours work and call out rotation.
Strives to continually improve job-related, technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance.
Develops positive working relationships and effective oral and written communication skills.
Assists in the submittal of accurate records and files.
Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.
Basic written and oral communication skills.
Must have a valid State Driver’s License.
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. for 100 feet.
Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology
In lieu of Associate’s degree(s) listed above, High School/GED AND two (2) or more years related work experience
Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology
In addition to required degree, one (1) or more years related work
In lieu of Associate’s degree(s) AND one (1) or more years related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND three (3) or more years related work experience
Strives to continually improve job-related, technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance.
Develops positive working relationships and effective oral and written communication skills.
Assists in the submittal of accurate records and files.
Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.
Basic written and oral communication skills.
Must have a permanent residence approximately forty-five minutes from their base location.
Onsite Mobility Classification – Work will be performed at a designated company facility.
Demonstrated availability for after-hours work and call out rotation.
Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. for 100 feet.
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.
This position is based out on North and South Carolina
Must have a valid State Driver’s License
Ability to pass any required background check for NERC/CIP/Nuclear compliance.
Must pass appropriate level of Duke aptitude test.
Travel Requirements
5-15%Runs regulated power and gas utilities in the US
Duke Energy runs regulated electric utilities that generate, transmit and sell power to homes and businesses in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and its natural gas utilities deliver gas in five states. Within those territories it holds exclusive rights to serve customers, so it builds and operates its own power plants, transmission lines and local grids, drawing on nuclear, natural gas, coal, hydroelectric and solar generation. Customers pay rates approved by state utility commissions, which let Duke earn a set return on what it builds. Duke Energy traces its roots to 1904, when tobacco industrialist James B. Duke backed a hydroelectric venture, and it is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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