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Job Summary

Depending upon the qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy.

A Substation Technician I will assist a higher level technician and sometime 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. 

A Substation Technician II will assist and safely lead lower level technicians in activities associated with substation construction and maintenance Incumbents are expected to have advanced technical and leadership skills and the ability to work independently and lead medium to large construction and maintenance activities. Capable of serving on committees and resolving advanced technical matters.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate a complete understanding of company safety rules and work practicesDemonstrate a complete understanding of Human Performance practices Exhibits the capacity to safely lead small jobs and work independent of direct leadership Complete understanding of the processes needed to organize construction workUnderstanding of reading printsUnderstanding of the processes needed to organize substation work activities  Understanding of the processes needed to operate bucket, digger derrick truck, and other areal devices Ability to respond to all call outsTotal understanding limitations, never assumes, and will STOP to seek helpExperience leading  construction projects Understanding of the processes needed for the installation of portable/mobile substations/transformers or other temporary equipment Understanding of substation equipment isolation and clearances and grounding practicesHas the experience of completing the requirements for Switching and Tagging on both the Transmission and Distribution systemsTotal understanding of the processes needed to complete construction activities on all substation equipment including but not limited to switches, circuit breakers, transformers, regulators, PT's, CT's, CCVT's and grounding systems Demonstrates superior verbal and written communications skills

Basic/Required Qualifications

Note: This posting is for one open position. Dependent on relative experience, the level to which a candidate is aligned is outlined below.

Transmission Substation Technician I

High School Diploma/GED3 years of related work experience

Transmission Substation Technician II

High School Diploma/GED5 years of related work experience

Desired Qualifications

Commercial Driver’s LicenseWelding Certification

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Advanced technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance. frequently leads othersDevelops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities with internal and external customersSupports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionallyProvides coaches and mentors other TechniciansProvides high level of leadership and sets a positive example for others to followAdvanced written and oral communication skillsDemonstrated ongoing leadership skills developmentSoftware skills including word process, email, spreadsheets etc.

Working Conditions

Travel Requirements approximately 75%Demonstrated availability for after- hour’s workAbility to lift and carry 75 lbsMust be capable of working on elevated work surfacesThis 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 loadingThis position is based on North and South Carolina

Specific Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent and minimum of 3 years of Transmission or Distribution substation maintenance or construction experience or equivalent job-related and educational experienceMust have a valid State Driver’s License and the ability to obtain a CDL Class A Driver’s LicenseAbility to pass any required background check for NERC/CIP/Nuclear complianceMust pass the appropriate level of Duke aptitude testDemonstrated ability to pass panel review by meeting or exceeding requirements for step progressionResidency Requirement: Must have a permanent residence forty-five minutes from their base location. Relocation assistance is not provided.

Travel Requirements

50+%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)No

Represented/Union PositionNo

Visa Sponsored PositionNo

Posting Expiration Date

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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