Learner or Transmission Relay Tech I

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About the Role

This is the first level of the Relay Technician hierarchy.

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.

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. Incumbents are expected to develop complex skills and the ability to work independently and lead small activities with low to moderate levels of complexity.

Responsibilities

• Firm grasp of 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, and communications.
• Basic isolation procedure writing.
• Demonstrates good verbal communication skills.
• Firm grasp of print reading and red mark process.
• Understanding of RTS and its use.
• Understanding of ASPEN and reporting.
• Complete understanding of NERC compliance and importance for accurate data and timely completion.
• Basic troubleshooting 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.
• Demonstrated availability for after-hours work and call-out rotation.
• Assists in the submittal of accurate records and files.
• Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.

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.
• 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.
• Must have a permanent residence approximately forty-five minutes from their base location.

Qualifications

Learner Relay Tech:

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

Transmission Relay Tech I:

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

Working Conditions

• Onsite Mobility Classification – Work will be performed at a designated company facility.
• Demonstrated availability for after-hours work and call-out rotation.
• This position is based out of North and South Carolina.