Control Electrician C - Substation (Duke)

Pike Electric, Inc. in; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Electric, Inc. in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Control Electrician C to join our substations team. The role involves hands-on installation, testing, and maintenance of 525 kV and below equipment, with a focus on safety and adherence to electrical codes.

Candidates should be prepared to work at heights, travel up to 90%, and operate heavy equipment as needed; CDL preferred or obtainable; tool ownership required. Join a non-union team delivering reliable electrical solutions.

Qualifications

• Must perform rigorous physical labor.
• Must be capable of climbing and working at heights up to 60 feet.
• CDL required or must be able to obtain.
• Must supply own hand tools and safety-toed boots.
• Must be capable of lifting over 50 lbs.
• Must travel up to 90% for projects.
• Knowledge of substation electrical drawings and schematics.
• Basic meter/megger/voltmeter knowledge.
• Ability to terminate and ground control cables.

Responsibilities

• Install and troubleshoot substation electrical equipment and systems.
• Work with circuit breakers, transformers, control panels, and cable trays.
• Maintain company vehicles, test equipment and tools.
• Work safely in confined spaces and elevated areas.
• Adapt to long hours or overtime during emergencies.

Skills

CDL

Electrical theory

Physical stamina

Hand tools

Safety boots

Rigging basics

Tools

Heavy equipment operation (Backhoes, excavators, skid steers)

Articulating man-lifts

Trenchers

Rough terrain telescopic forklifts

Job description

Position Summary

Control Electrician C is a non-exempt position in the construction, maintenance, and repair of substation electrical equipment / systems. Control Electrician C has a 2-4 year working knowledge of 525 kv and below substation electrical equipment, apparatus, and wiring. This position requires work in confined spaces and in elevated work areas, and works with various pieces of construction equipment specific to the trade. Control Electrician C requires an understanding of Electrical Theory with an emphasis on AC, DC circuits, transformers, breakers, etc. The job will require the electrician to install over current / recloser schemes and have a complete understanding of PLC logic. May work independently or with others, occasionally work long hours during emergency conditions.

Essential Functions

• Works safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair, testing, adjusting and troubleshooting work of substation electrical equipment/systems which includes, but is not limited to, work involving the following:
• Circuit Breakers
• Transformers
• Battery Banks and Chargers
• Control Cable
• Cable Terminations (Low Voltage)
• Control Panel placement / installation
• Control Buildings
• Cable Tray / Raceways
• Conduit and duck banks
• Capacitor bank installations 23kv- 230 kv
• Circuit Switchers, motor-operated switches
• Annunciators
• Fiber Optic Cable
• Responsible for maintaining Company vehicles, test equipment and tools in good working conditions
• Frequently works in close proximity of energized components with control systems requiring skill and care to protect the client from outages and the lives of themselves and others.

Minimum Requirements

• Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
• Must be capable of climbing and working at heights up to 60 feet above ground.
• Must possess or be capable of obtaining a Commercial Drivers’ License (CDL).
• Must supply own personal hand tools required by the company for this work.
• Must supply own safety toed work boots.
• Must be capable of lifting in excess of 50 lbs.
• Must be capable of working in confined spaces/areas.
• Must be able to work independently and/or with others.
• Must be capable of learning to operate various types of heavy equipment:
• Backhoes, excavators and skid steer loaders
• Articulating Man-lifts
• Trenchers
• Rough Terrain Telescopic Forklifts
• Willing to work over-time or long hours during emergency conditions and/or when requested. Schedules can change frequently and with short notice.
• 90% travel required
• Capable of following Company safety rules and policies.
• Required to gain knowledge of construction standard practices, techniques, quality requirements, applicable electrical codes and standards.
• Must be capable of working in close proximity of energized substation equipment.
• Knowledge of substation electrical drawings (i.e. conduit details, conduit plans, cable schedules, cable termination prints, schematics)
• Basic knowledge in the use of voltmeters, meggers, amp meters, and rotation meters
• Can terminate, connect and bundle control wiring
• Basic use of basic rigging (slings and clevis) and proper hand signals
• Ability to terminate and ground control cables in control panels and equipment.
• Basic operational knowledge of substation equipment (i.e. transformers, breakers, capacitors)
• Basic knowledge of IEEE device numbering standards
• Able to recognize, correct and document errors/changes in engineering drawings.
• Basic computer skills (i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook)

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, and feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. This position is performed in outside weather conditions.

Competencies

• Emphasis on Safety
• Self-Motivated
• Team-Oriented
• Customer Oriented
• Trustworthy
• Commitment
• Professionalism demonstrated through unwavering reliability and punctuality
• Professional appearance and attitudes
• High productivity work ethics
• Well developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Receptive to constructive instruction/coaching

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

Pike is a Non-union Company

NOTE:This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as requested to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.