Transmission Nuclear Switchyard Technician III

About the role

Important Application Submission Information
In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Study, retain and operate following all PGO and Nuclear safety rules - 100%
• Have the capacity to safely lead any job and work independent of direct leadership
• Substation equipment isolation and clearances plus grounding practices
• Capability to follow both PGO Switching & Tagging, plus nuclear safety tagging program eSOMS
• Execute work following all PGO work methods/JPI/Procedures and Nuclear Administrative Procedures/Technical Procedures
• Execute work following all Human Performance practices, never assume and stop work during any uncertainty
• Resolve matters associated with test equipment, switching and tagging, preventive maintenance, inspections, modifications, trouble shooting and heavy lifting
• Execute and document work to ensure regulatory compliance with OSHA, NERC, NRC, NEIL, NOS, QA, etc., including environmental regulations associated with the maintenance of PGO switchyard and associated nuclear assets
• Respond to all call outs 24/7
• Test/scan and interpret results during power factor, winding resistance, DC grounds, battery testing, circuit breaker timing, leakage reactance, infrared and corona scanning
• Frequently works with the Nuclear Work Control Center/Operations and the Transmission Energy Control Center/Service techs for starting and completing work activities
• Adhere to policies and procedures to meet regulatory requirements (NRC, NERC), properly and accurately document test results with a timely completion
• Perform maintenance/construction activities on substation equipment including but not limited to switches, circuit breakers, transformers, regulators, PT's, CT's, CCVT's and grounding systems
• Develops advanced written and oral communication skills
• Develops technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance frequently leads others
• Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally
• Provides coaching and mentors other Technicians
• Provides leadership and sets a positive example for others to follow
• Possess 3 years or more experience working in the Nuclear Generation environment-for both switchyard and site transformer areas
• Troubleshoot Vendor Testing Software
• Demonstrated ability to fill in for the Supervisor during routine maintenance, outages, down powers, emergent or non-emergent activities
• Extensive computer skills including (Microsoft Office) word process, email, spreadsheets etc.
• Ability to assess and evaluate workers for the NGD work hour guidelines-as required by the NRC
• Must be able to use the Emp Center tool to ensure compliance
• Must have a permanent residence approximately forty-five minutes from their base location
• 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
• This position is based out of North and South Carolina
• Ability to lift and carry 50lbs
• Ability to climb ladders and scaffolding, and operate aerial lifts
• Demonstrated availability for after-hours work and call out rotation
• Ability to work in a diverse environment with individuals from various socio-economic and cultural backgrounds

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Electromchanical Engineering Technology or Other Related Degree
• In addition to required degree, three (3) or more years of 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
• Commercial Driver’s License
• Develops advanced written and oral communication skills
• Develops technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance frequently leads others
• Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally
• Provides coaching and mentors other Technicians
• Provides leadership and sets a positive example for others to follow
• Possess 3 years or more experience working in the Nuclear Generation environment-for both switchyard and site transformer areas
• Troubleshoot Vendor Testing Software
• Demonstrated ability to fill in for the Supervisor during routine maintenance, outages, down powers, emergent or non-emergent activities
• Extensive computer skills including (Microsoft Office) word process, email, spreadsheets etc.
• Ability to assess and evaluate workers for the NGD work hour guidelines-as required by the NRC
• Must be able to use the Emp Center tool to ensure compliance
• Must have a permanent residence approximately forty-five minutes from their base location
• 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
• This position is based out of North and South Carolina
• Ability to lift and carry 50lbs
• Ability to climb ladders and scaffolding, and operate aerial lifts
• Demonstrated availability for after-hours work and call out rotation
• Ability to work in a diverse environment with individuals from various socio-economic and cultural backgrounds