Learner or Transmission Relay Tech I

Duke Energy; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy is hiring for a Learner Relay Tech and a Trans Relay Tech I. The roles involve assisting with relay construction and maintenance while building intermediate skills and the ability to work more independently. Candidates should be ready to lead small activities with low to moderate complexity.

The positions require understanding of relaying, protective schemes, controls, alarms, SCADA, and communications, plus a strong safety culture and reliable after-hours availability.

Qualifications

• Assoc. degree in Engineering Technology (Learner Relay Tech) or equivalent.
• High School/GED with 2+ years related work experience as alternative.
• Associate’s degree required for Trans Relay Tech I with additional experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist higher-level technician in relay construction and maintenance.
• Develop intermediate skills and greater independence.
• Lead small activities with low to moderate complexity.
• Maintain safe work practices and safety culture.
• Understand relaying, protective schemes, controls, alarms, SCADA, and communications.

Skills

After-hours availability

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Record keeping

Safety culture

Education

Engineering Technology degree

High School Diploma/GED with 2+ years related experience

Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology (Trans Relay Tech I)

Job description

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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.

*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*

Position Summary

This is the first level of the Relay Technician hierarchy. A Learner Relay Tech will assist a higher-level technician in activities associated with relay construction and maintenance. Incumbents are expected to develop intermediate skills and the ability to work with greater independence. A Transmission Relay Tech I will assist a higher level technician and sometimes safely lead a lower level technician in activities associated with relay construction and maintenance activities. Incumbents are expected to develop complex skills and the ability to work independently and lead small activities with low to moderate levels of complexity.

Skills and Responsibilities

• Firm grasp safe work practices and safety culture.
• Understanding the fundamentals of Human Performance Tools and requirements.
• Understanding the fundamentals of relaying, protective schemes, controls, alarms, distribution SCADA, communications.
• Basic isolation procedure writing.
• Demonstrates good verbal communications skills.
• Firm grasp of print reading, red mark process.
• Understanding of RTS and its use.
• Understanding of ASPEN and reporting.
• Complete understanding NERC compliance and importance for accurate data and timely completion.
• Basic trouble shooting skills.
• Develops the ability to think methodically and arrange activities in logical order.
• Basic understanding of CT and VT circuits.
• Exposure to Carrier and Tone equipment.

Key Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated availability for after-hours work and call out rotation.
• Strives to continually improve job-related, technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance.
• Develops positive working relationships and effective oral and written communication skills.
• Assists in the submittal of accurate records and files.
• Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.
• Basic written and oral communication skills.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Must have a valid State Driver’s License.
• Ability to pass any required background check for NERC/CIP/Nuclear compliance.
• Must pass appropriate level of Duke aptitude test.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. for 100 feet.
• Must have a permanent residence approximately forty-five minutes from their base location.

Required/Basic Qualifications for Learner Relay Tech

• Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology
• In lieu of Associate’s degree(s) listed above, High School/GED AND two (2) or more years related work experience

Required/Basic Qualifications for Trans Relay Tech I

• Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology
• In addition to required degree, one (1) or more years related work
• In lieu of Associate’s degree(s) AND one (1) or more years related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND three (3) or more years related work experience

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Strives to continually improve job-related, technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance.
• Develops positive working relationships and effective oral and written communication skills.
• Assists in the submittal of accurate records and files.
• Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.
• Basic written and oral communication skills.

Working Conditions

• Onsite Mobility Classification – Work will be performed at a designated company facility.
• 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.

Specific Requirements

• Must have a valid State Driver’s License
• Ability to pass any required background check for NERC/CIP/Nuclear compliance.
• Must pass appropriate level of Duke aptitude test.

Travel Requirements

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

No Represented/Union Position

No.

No 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.

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.