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This is the second craft level of the Substation Technician 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. 

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 and maintenance work and create over all implementation/maintenance plansTotal understanding of reading prints and determine how to isolate protection circuits without jeopardizing critical equipmentTotal understanding of the processes needed to methodically/logically organize substation work activities  Total 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 complex maintenance or construction projects Total understanding of the processes needed to power factor, winding resistance, circuit breaker timing, and leakage reactance testing also interpret resultsTotal understanding of the processes needed for the installation of portable/mobile substations/transformers or other temporary equipmentTotal understanding of the processes needed to perform infrared scanning substation equipment  Total understanding of AC and DC circuit principlesTotal understanding of regulatory compliance and the importance for accurate data and timely completion of assigned workAdheres to Duke policies and procedures to meet regulatory requirements (NERC and/or SERC), properly and accurately documents test results with a timely completion Total understanding of substation equipment isolation and clearances and grounding practicesHas the experience to complete the requirements for Switching and Tagging on both the Transmission and Distribution systemsTotal understanding of the processes needed to complete maintenance/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 Superior understanding of pneumatics and hydraulics systemsDemonstrates superior verbal and written communications skills

Basic/Required Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED5 years minimum required related experience

Preferred Qualifications

Associates Degree in Engineering TechnologyCommercial Drivers License (Class A CDL)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

Demonstrated availability for after- hour’s work and call out rotationAbility to work in a diverse environment with individuals from various socio-economic and cultural backgroundsMust be capable of working on elevated work surfacesThis position is based out in North and South CarolinaOnsite Mobility Classification – Work will be performed at a company facility.

Specific Requirements

Must pass appropriate level of Duke aptitude testMust have a valid State Driver’s LicenseAbility to obtain a valid Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL) in the state for which you are hire within one year of hire.DOT PhysicalDOT CertificationHigh School diploma or equivalent and minimum of 3 years of Transmission or Distribution substation maintenance or construction experience or equivalent job-related and educational experienceAbility to pass any required back ground check for NERC/CIP/Nuclear complianceDemonstrated ability to pass panel review by meeting or exceeding requirements for step progressionAbility to stand a minimum of 5-6 hours; may be on ground, in a bucket on a line truck, or at the top of a distribution poleAbility to sit for a minimum of 2-3 hours; may be driving a truck or sitting in a manhole or an underground vaultAbility to move frequently to unload equipment and to install/maintain/repair equipmentAbility to lift, push and pull up to 75 poundsAbility to frequently climb or use authorized equipment to reach various heights and breadthsAbility to frequently and repetitively bend/stoop/squatAbility to differentiate between colors (color vision)Manual dexterity to operate small hand tools, turn small knobs, etc.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 has a residency requirement. You must reside within 45 minutes of the assigned operations site. In order to meet with aforementioned position requirement, you will be required to relocate from your current residence within 12 months of your start date. Relocation will be entirely at your own expense.

Travel Requirements

15-25%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)No

Represented/Union PositionNo

Visa Sponsored PositionNo

Posting Expiration Date

Wednesday, September 17, 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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