Relay Technician - Substation (Duke)

Pike Corporation; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy is seeking a Relay Technician to perform relay maintenance, testing, commissioning, and repair of protective relay and SCADA control systems at generation, transmission, and distribution facilities. The role supports crew planning, scheduling, and accurate recordkeeping while upholding safety standards and company image.

Candidates should have proven relay experience, familiarity with print reading, and ability to work with others to ensure smooth maintenance activities, with

Qualifications

• Minimum four (4) years of Relay experience performing field protection, SCADA, and the ability to pass PRA (Personal Risk Assessment) seven (7) year background check.

Responsibilities

• Perform Relay C&M activities in accordance with Duke Energy relay construction and maintenance standards.
• Test and repair protective relays, conduct functional testing, and commission and repair relay protection systems.
• Repair and testing of SCADA control systems at Generation, Transmission and Distribution facilities.
• Support planning and scheduling of crew work activities; maintain records and operate test equipment.

Skills

Relay experience

SCADA knowledge

Protective relay testing

Field maintenance

Communication skills

Safety culture

Tools

RTS testing equipment

ASPEN

Job description

Essential Functions:

General supervision required - Must have technical skills in the maintenance and construction of substation protective relay and SCADA control systems. Candidates will perform Relay C&M activities in accordance with Duke Energy relay construction and maintenance standards. The performance of relay maintenance activity will primarily include testing and repair of protective relays, functional testing, commissioning and repair of relay protection systems, repair and testing of SCADA control systems at Generation, Transmission and Distribution facilities.

The Relay Technician will support the planning and scheduling of crew work activities. Maintain accurate records and operate all tools and test equipment used to maintain substation protective relay systems; the ability to interface with other people to make maintenance activities work smoothly. Dependent on region, may be subject to callouts, overtime, and overnight travel as necessary to support work and attend training in other locations.

• Must demonstrate basic computer skills and have basic knowledge of Relay related software.
• Responsible for practice and set an example of safe job performance. Must possess good communication skills, including working with others to create good working conditions.
• Support of Corporate, group, department, and unit goals with conduct instrumental in projecting a proper image for Duke Energy and its employees.
• Self-motivated with good leadership qualities that include good field decision-making skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum four (4) years of Relay experience performing field protection, SCADA, and Control work and the ability to pass PRA (Personal Risk Assessment) seven (7) year background check.
• Relay Tech will assist a higher-level technician and sometimes lead a lower level technician in activities associated with Relay construction, maintenance, and SCADA.

Incumbents are expected to continue developing complex skills.

• Firm understanding of safe work practices and safety culture
• Firm understanding of relaying, protective schemes, controls, alarms, Transmission and Distribution SCADA, communications
• Capable of writing isolation procedures and independent reviews
• Demonstrates good verbal communications skills
• Complete understanding of print reading, print marking processes
• Thorough understanding of Human Performance tools, skills, and techniques
• Can test relays with RTS
• Understanding of ASPEN and reporting
• Complete understanding of NERC compliance and importance for accurate data and timely completion
• Skilled at trouble shooting P&C circuits
• Ability to think methodically and arrange activities in logical order
• Firm understanding of CT and VT circuits
• Understanding of Carrier and Tone equipment
• Fully trained in operation of lulls, forklifts, and aerial devices

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 fingers, handle to 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.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

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.