System Protection and Control Technician (Odessa, FL)

Position Summary

System Protection & Control Technician must be able to calibrate, install, maintain, and repair protective relays and associated equipment to ensure the efficient, safe, reliable operation of the Duke Energy Electric Grid. The position involves working in various working environments from generation plants, transmission switch yards and control houses, and distribution substations. This role requires maintaining a high level of awareness for hazard recognition and adhering to safe work practices. Responsibilities include working with complex control systems, protective relay systems, substation and electric utility protection systems, station automation, and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems. The position also involves correctly reading and interpreting substation drawings and performing switching and tagging to obtain proper clearance on equipment for repair, maintenance, or construction work.

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Ability to pass a test demonstrating a basic understanding of AC/DC theory, Ohm’s law, single phase, three phase, watts, vars, VA, phase angles, power factor and other power system parameters, computers, and associated software.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical/electronic schematics and functional diagrams.
• Ability to use state-of-the-art test equipment such as multimeters, relay test instruments, oscilloscopes, and digital analyzers.
• Ability to demonstrate a basic knowledge of computers and associated software.
• Ability to demonstrate a strong aptitude for technical work by passing the applicable EEI Technician test.
• Switching & Tagging Certification within 180 days.
• Successful completion of the Assistant SPAC training program.

Physical Ability

• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to push/pull weights up to 75 lbs.
• Manual dexterity to operate small hand tools, turn small knobs, etc.
• Ability to sit for 2-3 hours; may involve driving a truck or sitting.
• Frequent movement to unload equipment and to install/maintain/repair equipment.
• Frequent and repetitive bending/stooping/squatting.
• Work in enclosed, tight spaces.

Travel Requirements

• Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

Qualifications Required

• Basic Qualifications: Must possess a minimum two (2) year degree or equivalent (2-year diploma or certificate program from a vocational school or community college) in Electronics, Electrical Technology or similar electrical field of study, or an honorable discharge from the military where the candidate held a job in electronics or another related field, or A journeyman relay technician classification at Duke Energy or different utility.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Must be able to push/pull weights up to 75 lbs.
• Must have manual dexterity to operate small hand tools, turn small knobs, etc.
• Must be able to sit for 2-3 hours; may involve driving a truck or sitting.
• Must be able to move frequently to unload equipment and to install/maintain/repair equipment.
• Must be able to frequently and repetitively bend/stoop/squat.
• Must be able to work in enclosed, tight spaces.

Qualifications Required

• Basic Qualifications: Must possess a minimum two (2) year degree or equivalent (2-year diploma or certificate program from a vocational school or community college) in Electronics, Electrical Technology or similar electrical field of study, or an honorable discharge from the military where the candidate held a job in electronics or another related field, or A journeyman relay technician classification at Duke Energy or different utility.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Must be able to push/pull weights up to 75 lbs.
• Must have manual dexterity to operate small hand tools, turn small knobs, etc.
• Must be able to sit for 2-3 hours; may involve driving a truck or sitting.
• Must be able to move frequently to unload equipment and to install/maintain/repair equipment.
• Must be able to frequently and repetitively bend/stoop/squat.
• Must be able to work in enclosed, tight spaces.

Qualifications Required

• Basic Qualifications: Must possess a minimum two (2) year degree or equivalent (2-year diploma or certificate program from a vocational school or community college) in Electronics, Electrical Technology or similar electrical field of study, or an honorable discharge from the military where the candidate held a job in electronics or another related field, or A journeyman relay technician classification at Duke Energy or different utility.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Must be able to push/pull weights up to 75 lbs.
• Must have manual dexterity to operate small hand tools, turn small knobs, etc.
• Must be able to sit for 2-3 hours; may involve driving a truck or sitting.
• Must be able to move frequently to unload equipment and to install/maintain/repair equipment.
• Must be able to frequently and repetitively bend/stoop/squat.
• Must be able to work in enclosed, tight spaces.

Qualifications Required

• Basic Qualifications: Must possess a minimum two (2) year degree or equivalent (2-year diploma or certificate program from a vocational school or community college) in Electronics, Electrical Technology or similar electrical field of study, or an honorable discharge from the military where the candidate held a job in electronics or another related field, or A journeyman relay technician classification at Duke Energy or different utility.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Must be able to push/pull weights up to 75 lbs.
• Must have manual dexterity to operate small hand tools, turn small knobs, etc.
• Must be able to sit for 2-3 hours; may involve driving a truck or sitting.
• Must be able to move frequently to unload equipment and to install/maintain/repair equipment.
• Must be able to frequently and repetitively bend/stoop/squat.
• Must be able to work in enclosed, tight spaces.

Qualifications Required

• Basic Qualifications: Must possess a minimum two (2) year degree or equivalent (2-year diploma or certificate program from a vocational school or community college) in Electronics, Electrical Technology or similar electrical field of study, or an honorable discharge from the military where the candidate held a job in electronics or another related field, or A journeyman relay technician classification at Duke Energy or different utility.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Must be able to push/pull weights up to 75 lbs.
• Must have manual dexterity to operate small hand tools, turn small knobs, etc.
• Must be able to sit for 2-3 hours; may involve driving a truck or sitting.
• Must be able to move frequently to unload equipment and to install/maintain/repair equipment.
• Must be able to frequently and repetitively bend/stoop/squat.
• Must be able to work in enclosed, tight spaces.

Qualifications Required

• Basic Qualifications: Must possess a minimum two (2) year degree or equivalent (2-year diploma or certificate program from a vocational school or community college) in Electronics, Electrical Technology or similar electrical field of study, or an honorable discharge from the military where the candidate held a job in electronics or another related field, or A journeyman relay technician classification at Duke Energy or different utility.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Must be able to push/pull weights up to 75 lbs.
• Must have manual dexterity to operate small hand tools, turn small knobs, etc.
• Must be able to sit for 2-3 hours; may involve driving a truck or sitting.
• Must be able to move frequently to unload equipment and to install/maintain/repair equipment.
• Must be able to frequently and repetitively bend/stoop/squat.
• Must be able to work in enclosed, tight spaces.

Qualifications Required

• Basic Qualifications: Must possess a minimum two (2) year degree or equivalent (2-year diploma or certificate program from a vocational school or community college) in Electronics, Electrical Technology or similar electrical field of study, or an honorable discharge from the military where the candidate held a job in electronics or another related field, or A journeyman relay technician classification at Duke Energy or different utility.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Must be able to push/pull weights up to 75 lbs.
• Must have manual dexterity to operate small hand tools, turn small knobs, etc.
• Must be able to sit for 2-3 hours; may involve driving a truck or sitting.
• Must be able to move frequently to unload equipment and to install/maintain/repair equipment.
• Must be able to frequently and repetitively bend/stoop/squat.
• Must be able to work in enclosed, tight spaces.

Qualifications Required

• Basic Qualifications: Must possess a minimum two (2) year degree or equivalent (2-year diploma or certificate program from a vocational school or community college) in Electronics, Electrical Technology or similar electrical field of study, or an honorable discharge from the military where the candidate held a job in electronics or another related field, or A journeyman relay technician classification at Duke Energy or different utility.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Must be able to push/pull weights up to 75 lbs.
• Must have manual dexterity to operate small hand tools, turn small knobs, etc.
• Must be able to sit for 2-3 hours; may involve driving a truck or sitting.
• Must be able to move frequently to unload equipment and to install/maintain/repair equipment.
• Must be able to frequently and repetitively bend/stoop/squat.
• Must be able to work in enclosed, tight spaces.

Qualifications Required

• Basic Qualifications: Must possess a minimum two (2) year degree or equivalent (2-year diploma or certificate program from a vocational school or community college) in Electronics, Electrical Technology or similar electrical field of study, or an honorable discharge from the military where the candidate held a job in electronics or another related field, or A journeyman relay technician classification at Duke Energy or different utility.

Physical Requirements