Transmission Substation Technician I

100 Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy in the Carolinas is seeking a Substation Technician I. This role supports substation construction and maintenance, assists a higher level technician, and may safely lead a junior technician on small activities.

The position emphasizes developing complex technical and leadership skills and working with reliability across the system. The role requires an Associate degree in Engineering Technology or equivalent, 1 year experience, valid driver's license and ability to obtain CDL Class

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and minimum 1 year of Transmission or Distribution substation maintenance or construction experience or equivalent job-related and educational experience.
• Demonstrated ability to pass panel review by meeting or exceeding requirements for step progression.
• Must have a valid State Driver’s License and the ability to obtain a CDL Class A Driver’s License.
• Ability to pass any required back ground check for NERC/CIP/Nuclear compliance.
• Must pass appropriate level of Duke aptitude test.
• Travel Requirements 5-15%.
• Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable).
• No Represented/Union Position.
• No Visa Sponsored Position. 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist a higher level technician and sometimes safely lead a lower level technician in substation construction and maintenance activities.
• Develop complex technical and leadership skills and the ability to work independently and lead small activities with low to moderate levels of complexity.
• Lead small activities with low-to-moderate complexity and coordinate related tasks.

Skills

Technical leadership

Team coordination

Professionalism

Leadership development

Communication

Software skills

Education

Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology

High School Diploma or GED with 3+ years related experience

Tools

State driver’s license

CDL Class A license

Job description

Job Summary

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.

This is the second craft level of the Substation Technician hierarchy. A Substation Technician I will assist a higher level technician and sometimes safely lead a lower level technician in activities associated with substation construction and maintenance activities. Incumbents are expected to develop complex technical and leadership skills and the ability to work independently and lead small activities with low to moderate levels of complexity.

Required / Basic Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology.
• One (1) or more years of related work experience in addition to the required degree.
• In lieu of an Associate’s degree and one (1) or more years of related work experience, a High School Diploma or GED and three (3) or more years of related work experience may be considered.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced understanding of job-related, technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance.
• Has positive working relationships and can effectively coordinate work activities.
• Supports the company’s goals and represents the company positively and professionally.
• Provides lower level of leadership.
• Demonstrate the ability to developing leadership skills.
• Software skills including word process, email, spreadsheets etc.

Working Conditions

• Demonstrated availability for after- hours work and call out rotation.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in a diverse environment with individuals from various socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.
• Must be capable of working on elevated work surfaces.

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

• High school diploma or equivalent and minimum 1 year of Transmission or Distribution substation maintenance or construction experience or equivalent job-related and educational experience.
• Demonstrated ability to pass panel review by meeting or exceeding requirements for step progression.
• Must have a valid State Driver’s License and the ability to obtain a CDL Class A Driver’s License.
• Ability to pass any required back ground check for NERC/CIP/Nuclear compliance.
• Must pass appropriate level of Duke aptitude test.
• Travel Requirements 5-15%.
• Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable).
• No Represented/Union Position.
• No Visa Sponsored Position. 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.

Location

This position is located in North and South Carolina. Must have a permanent residence approximately forty-five minutes from their base location.

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.