November 12, 2024
Electric Energy Jobs

Transmission Relay Tech I or Relay Tech II

Organization:
Duke Energy
Region:
United States, North Carolina, Kings Mountain
End of contest:
October 19, 2020
  This job posting has expired
Type:
Full time
Category:
Transmission operations
Description
Position Summary

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

This is the second level of the Relay Technician hierarchy. A Relay Tech I will assist a higher level technician and sometime lead a lower level technician in activities associated relay construction and maintenance Incumbents are expected to develop complex skills and the ability to work independently and lead small activities low in complexity

Duties and Responsibilities

With Minimal Oversight

  • Ability to work with others, resistant to internal and external pressures, and resilient to conflict
  • Can organize construction work, and create over all implementation plans
  • Clear understanding on how to read prints and determine how to isolate risk without jeopardizing critical protective schemes.
  • Can methodically/logically organize, write and review isolation procedures. Then execute these procedures error free.
  • Utilizing old and new drawings and existing conditions, has demonstrated ability to find and correct design errors that affect scheme operation
  • Ability to serve as lead in call out role.
  • Can isolate and test any relay with RTS routine
  • Understands limitations, never assumes, and will STOP to seek help
  • Can lead small and low risk retail projects and has installation experience with differential, breaker failure, line and distance relaying.
  • Firm grasp carriers, and tone equipment, traps and tuners
  • Can handle paperwork and files in timely fashion with no discrepancies
  • Can assist with the installation of portable/mobile substations/transformers or other temporary equipment.
  • Ability to query ASPEN
  • Ability test and trouble shoot P&C circuits, CTs and VTs, CCVT, CVTs.
  • Can independently operate; phase angle meters, relay test sets, fiber optics test sets, carrier test sets, ground detectors, CT testers.
  • Adheres Duke Policies and procedures to meet regulatory requirements (NERC and/or SERC), properly and accurately documents test results with a timely completion
  • Has firm understanding of SCADA systems, modems, SEL2032s, UniOP, SEL2411s and other station annunciator and alarm packages.
  • Has ability to independently commission circuits with DCC
  • Has ability to terminate and test fiber optic cables
  • Demonstrated ability to pass panel review by meeting or exceeding requirements noted in Relay III Substation safety behavior with complete knowledge of safe work practices and can actively eliminate safety issues and will point out safety concerns to others

Key Skills and Abilities:

  • Ability to pass any required back ground check for NERC/CIP/Nuclear compliance
  • The ability to pass aptitude testing is required for this position.
  • Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs for 100 feet
  • Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds

Basic Qualifications for Transmission Relay Tech I:

  • Associate degree in Engineering technology (or equivalent) AND 1 year related experience in relay/ substation work OR High School diploma or equivalent and 3 years related experience in relay/ substation work
  • Valid Driver's License

Basic Qualifications for Transmission Relay Tech II:

  • Associate degree in Engineering technology (or equivalent) AND 3 years related experience in relay/ substation work OR High School diploma or equivalent and 5 years related experience in relay/ substation work
  • Valid Driver's License

Specific Requirements:

  • 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.
  • Additional Preferred Qualifications
  • Masters job-related, technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance.  Provides lower level of leadership.
  • Has positive working relationships and can effectively coordinate work activities
  • Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Maintains accurate records and files.
  • Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.                   
  • Good written and oral communication skills
  • Developing leadership skills

Working Conditions

  • 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

Specific Requirements

  • Must have a valid State Driver's License
  • Ability to pass any required back ground check for NERC/CIP/Nuclear compliance
  • Demonstrated ability to pass panel review by meeting or exceeding requirements noted in Learner Relay Tech

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Contact

Duke Energy

526 S Church St

Charlotte

North Carolina United States

www.duke-energy.com