Transmission Relay Technician II

More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives. Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits. Position Summary: This is the career/ journeyman level of the Relay Technician hierarchy. A Transmission Relay Tech II will assist and lead lower-level technicians in activities associated with relay construction and maintenance. Incumbents are expected to have complex skills and the ability to work independently and lead construction and maintenance activities of any complexity. Responsibilities: Has professional safety behavior and holds high expectation of others to work safely and follow safe work practices. Has expert verbal communications skills and frequent use of 3-way communication Reviews and critiques isolation procedures, coaches team in proper techniques for writing and execution of these procedures Provides peer level P&C technical support Capable of creating hand written test routines using manufactures bulletins. Remains focused under internal and external pressures. Resilient to conflict, leads team while under pressure and ensures all distractions are eliminated. Can lead any construction or maintenance activities, within any station, no matter the sensitivity and complexity Has the demonstrated ability to conduct remote logic testing via mirror bits, using MB tester or relay MB outputs along with knowledge of end to end testing with time synched test sets Utilizing old and new drawings and existing conditions, is fully capable of finding and correct design errors that affect scheme operation. Is expert at installing, commissioning, testing and troubleshooting carriers, tone equipment, traps and tuners, MP or EM relays. Can lead teams to ensure paperwork and files are accurate and submitted in timely fashion with no issues Can lead the relay installation portion of mobile substations/transformers or other temporary equipment Can lead other technicians to organize, develop and execute procedures and work plans to complete a tasks with error free performance Has expert knowledge to trouble shoot P&C circuits within any station or protection scheme Can independently commission schemes by interacting with ECC/DCC/Generation Has working knowledge of complex SCADA systems, with sound ability to troubleshoot wiring and I/O associated SCADA systems, legacy RTU’s, SEL3354’s, SEL3610’s, DFR’s. Basic Qualifications: Associates in Engineering Technology 3 years minimum required related experience In Lieu of Degree, High School / GED and 5 years minimum required related experience. Additional Preferred Qualifications Expert technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance. Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities. Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills. Maintains accurate records and files ensures all team documents are submitted in timely fashion. Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally. Coaches and mentors other Technicians. Provides leadership within the organization on a continual basis. Good written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated ongoing leadership skills. Must have a permanent residence approximately forty-five minutes from their base location. 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 background check for NERC/CIP/Nuclear compliance. Demonstrated ability to pass panel review by meeting or exceeding requirements noted in Transmission Relay Tech I. Travel Requirements 15-25% Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable) No Represented/Union Position No Visa Sponsored Position No Posting Expiration Date Friday, February 9, 2024 All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date. Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications. 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