Transmission Relay Tech II

Duke Energy; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy in Spartanburg, SC is seeking a Transmission Relay Tech II to lead and assist in relay construction and maintenance across stations. The role requires strong safety practices, independent work and the ability to guide teams in complex tasks.

The position emphasizes expert testing of P&C circuits, remote logic testing, and use of MB testers, with focus on preventing design errors and ensuring reliable protection scheme operation. Relocation assistance may be provided.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology and 3 years related work experience.
• Alternative: High School/GED with 5 years related work experience.
• Must have valid driver's license and pass required background checks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist relay construction and maintenance activities across stations.
• Develop and review isolation procedures and ensure safe work practices.
• Provide P&C technical support and expert testing using MB testers.
• Troubleshoot wiring and I/O for SCADA and protection schemes.
• Coordinate paperwork and ensure timely submission of files.

Skills

Safety focus

Verbal communication

Leadership

SCADA knowledge

P&C relays knowledge

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology

Tools

MB tester

Relay testing gear

Job description

More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives. Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. 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.

Position Summary

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 manufacturers 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

• 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

Desired Qualifications

• Associates degree
• Additional 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

Work 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.
• This position is based out on North and South Carolina

Specific Requirements

• Must have a valid State Driver’s License
• Ability to pass any required back ground 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

• Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
• No Represented/Union Position
• 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.

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Equal Opportunity

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