Trans Relay Tech I / II

Duke Energy; Garner (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Duke Energy seeks a capable Transmission Relay Tech II to assist and lead lower level technicians in relay construction and maintenance activities. The role requires strong safety behavior, expert communication, and the ability to oversee complex schemes across multiple stations.

Based in the Carolinas, this position involves after-hours availability, travel, and potential relocation assistance. The ideal candidate has an engineering technology background and relevant field experience.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Engineering Technology.
• One year of related work experience.
• If no Associates degree, High School/GED with 3 years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams in construction or maintenance activities with high safety standards.
• Review isolation procedures and coach team on proper techniques.
• Provide peer level protection and control (P&C) technical support.
• Create handwritten test routines using manufacturer bulletins.
• Lead remote logic testing using MB testers and end-to-end testing with time-synced sets.
• Identify design errors from old and new drawings affecting scheme operation.
• Install, commission, test and troubleshoot carriers, tone equipment, traps and relays.
• Ensure paperwork and files are accurate and submitted on time.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Written and verbal communication

Troubleshooting

Remote testing knowledge

Education

Associates degree in Engineering Technology

High School/GED

Tools

MB tester

P&C relays

Job description

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This is the second craft level of the Relay Technician hierarchy. 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. 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.

Required/Basic Qualifications for Trans Relay Tech I

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

Required/Basic Qualifications for Trans Relay Tech II

• Associates degree in Engineering Technology
• In addition to required degree, three (3) years related work experience
• In lieu of Associates degree(s) AND 3 year(s) related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND 5 year(s) related work experience

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

• 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. 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

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

• 5-15%
• Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
• No Represented/Union Position
• No 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.

Location

This position is based out on North and South Carolina

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