Instrument Repair Technician

Duke Energy; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy in Cincinnati is seeking an Electronics Technician for the Gas Operating Department. Under directive supervision, you will troubleshoot and repair electronic equipment, maintain inventories, and support instrument calibration.

The role requires reading blueprints, performing calibration tests, handling odorant injections and odorometer tests, and coordinating with vendors and other departments. It is an on-site, full-time position with 5–15% travel.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 30 quarter credits from an accredited engineering college in electrical or electronic engineering technology.
• Associate Degree in electrical engineering technology or equivalent accepted.
• Able to read blueprints and electrical/electronic schematic diagrams.
• Must be willing to work any hour when called upon.

Responsibilities

• Install Plant Accounting tags and record new equipment; remove tags and complete retirement forms.
• Test and calibrate instruments; perform repairs to keep equipment in good condition.
• Test calibration of pressure and temperature gauges and indicate readings.
• Complete repair and calibration forms and enter repairs into a database.
• Maintain inventories of instrument supplies and replacement parts.
• Prepare material and purchase requisitions as needed.
• Check received materials for damage and accuracy.
• Transport instruments between headquarters as needed.
• Assist control technicians in duties as required.
• Calculate odorant amounts and perform odorant injections.
• Conduct odorometer tests to determine odorization levels.
• Participate in training programs and training for higher duties.
• Perform other similar or less skilled work as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Dependable

Teamwork

Education

Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

30 quarter credits in EE Tech

Job description

Number of positions: One (1)

Rate: $33.97/hour

Mobility: Onsite

DUTIES:

Under directive supervision, troubleshoots and repairs electronic equipment used by the Gas Operating Department; maintains inventories of instrument supplies and replacement parts; performing such duties as:

• Installing Plant Accounting tags, recording new equipment before distribution for use; removing Plant Accounting tags, records and completing equipment retirement forms before equipment is discarded.
• Testing the operation and calibration of various instruments and performing the necessary repairs to keep this equipment in good operating condition. Examples of instruments include but are not limited to combustible gas indicators, asset locators, fusion processors, and fluke testing equipment.
• Testing the calibration of pressure and temperature recording gauge's and indicating gauges.
• Completing the proper repair and calibration forms accurately and entering these repairs into a database file.
• Maintaining sufficient inventories of instrument supplies and replacement parts.
• Preparing material requisitions and purchase requisitions as needed.
• Checking material received from vendors for damage and amounts received.
• Pick up and delivery of instruments from various headquarters as required.
• Assisting control technicians in the performance of their duties, as required.
• Calculating the amount of odorant and making odorant injections when required.
• Making odorometer tests throughout the gas system to determine the level of odorization.
• Participating in Company or department training programs or other formal training.
• Training by assisting in jobs of a higher classification.
• Performing other similar or less skilled work, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must meet the Company's requirements as to GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS; and, in addition:

• Must have at least 30 quarter credits from an accredited engineering college in electrical or electronic engineering technology's or similar.
• Must formally continue education at the college level in electrical or electronic engineering technology, or have obtained an Associate Degree or equivalent credit hours from an accredited engineering college in electrical engineering technology or similar degree.
• Must be able to read blueprints, electrical and electronic schematic diagrams.
• Must be familiar with and be willing to practice safety requirements that apply to these job duties.
• Must be willing to work at any hour when called upon.
• Must be courteous and be able to communicate with employees from other departments, manufacturers's representatives and the general public.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must have a good personal appearance and be free from any defects of sight, hearing or sense of smell.
• Must be able to move a heavy odorant cylinder or test gas cylinder with appropriate moving dolly.
• Must be dependable and accurate when working alone.
• Must successfully pass the EEI Technical Test.

Travel Requirements 5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

No Represented/Union Position UWUA, IUU Local 600

Visa Sponsored Position No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position.

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

Diversity & Inclusion

Duke Energy values ideas that come from a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we’re dedicated to providing a work environment where all people are valued, respected and able to reach their full potential.

Duke Energy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including but not limited to lactation, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, military status, or protected veteran status. Duke Energy complies with all applicable state, federal and local laws, regulations and ordinances prohibiting discrimination.