Description
Job Summary:
Perform single-phase & polyphase self-contained and transformer-rated metering work including installation, maintenance, testing, and special meter investigations. Perform troubleshooting and wiring verification, on complex transformer-rated metering installations including Wholesale/Transmission deliveries and Plant metering. Obtain data from metering equipment such as load profile data. Perform metering material handling duties.
Basic/Required Qualifications
- Associate or higher degree from an accredited tech school or college in electronics engineering technology, electrical engineering technology, computer engineering technology or communications technology.
- OR
- Have 3-5 years prior field work experience relevant to job description or comparable work experience.
- Valid Driver's License.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills necessary for customer and team interaction.
- Knowledge of basic electrical principles and demonstrated proficiency in basic math skills.
- Familiarity with basic computer operations and able to run common application programs such as Microsoft Office products.
- Ability to pass background screening to become NERC-CIP compliant.
Desired Qualifications
- Prior experience with electrical schematics, electrical troubleshooting and installations.
- Familiarity with watt-hour metering and associated equipment including installing, testing, troubleshooting and programming of meters.
- Knowledge of electric distribution systems, e.g. different service types and voltages.
- Knowledge and experience working with the Mobile Work Management System (SS9) application as well as other Duke applications such as Maplink, CBIS, Powertrack etc. Prior experience with telecommunications devices (ie. Wireless, Cellular, RS 232/485, Ethernet).
- Prior experience with communication protocols (ie. DNP, MODBUS, etc.).
- Demonstrated problem solving and general troubleshooting skills.
- Knowledge of service area within reporting location.
Working Conditions
- Safety is imperative
- Work environment is normally outside in varying weather conditions
- Driving required on a daily basis and occasional overnight stays
- Daily work received and completed via mobile laptops in trucks
- Squatting, lifting and carrying up to 60 pounds is required to handle testing equipment and materials
- Construction sites and congested areas
- Occasional work at elevated heights from a ladder, platform, or bucket
- Most work performed around energized electrical apparatus
- Frequent customer contact often involving conflict resolution
- Subject to call-out, extension-of-day, and weekend work for scheduled projects or emergency restoration work
- Performance is monitored and evaluated through remote technologies and audits with limited direct supervision
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Contact
Duke Energy
526 S Church St
Charlotte
North Carolina United States
www.duke-energy.com
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