Transmission Equipment Tester
Duke Energy Corporation
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Bloomington • United States
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Tech Stack
About the role
- Under direct supervision, engage and assist in operations required to check or test the quality of insulation of electrical equipment and materials and the ratio and polarity of transformers.
- Analyze from a technical viewpoint and assist in developing solutions for abnormal results encountered in testing operations.
- Investigate electrical failures and make tests to other electrical equipment as assigned.
- Assist substation maintenance and construction as assigned, all of which require field work and at times restoration of service during inclement weather conditions.
- Assist in switching as necessary, obtaining and releasing isolations, grounding circuits, installing protective devices and tagging equipment in accordance with operating procedures.
- Assist with work in accordance with eMax and Reliability & Integrity protocol or other computerized maintenance programs.
- Provide records and reports relating to equipment and work performed, including but not limited to time reporting and expense reporting.
- Operate truck mounted two-way radio equipment, cellular phones, pagers, fax machines, computers, and other devices used for communication purposes.
- Maintain work equipment and work area in a clean, orderly condition. Continuously observe Company's safety/security rules and practices.
Requirements
- Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering, or two years or more of Company experience in related work within the electrical field, supplemented by courses in appropriate electrical subjects.
- Must have some knowledge of the engineering principles involved in the design, construction and installation of electrical equipment.
- Must have the ability and knowledge to carry out limited assignments and solutions for abnormal results encountered in testing work.
- Should have familiarity with various types of electrical tests and test equipment.
- Must have a class 'A' Commercial Drivers License or be able to obtain one and maintain that license with all of its requirements.
- Due to OSHA imposed regulations, the body weight limit is imposed at 285 lbs. or less.
Benefits
- friendly work environment
- opportunities for growth and development
- recognition for your work
- competitive pay and benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
electrical testinganalyzing electrical failuresdeveloping solutionsinsulation quality testingtransformer ratio and polarity testingsubstation maintenancegrounding circuitsinstalling protective devicesoperating two-way radio equipmenttime reporting
Soft Skills
problem-solvingattention to detailcommunicationteamworkadaptability
Certifications
Associate Degree in Electrical Engineeringclass 'A' Commercial Drivers License