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Transmission Nuclear Switchyard Technician II or III
Duke EnergySeneca, SC3+ years
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Position Summary:
This is a technically skilled craft level and is a critical role to the reliability of nuclear facilities, which generate to the grid through Nuclear Switchyards. Within a highly regulated work area this position is designated to support and ensure all of Duke Energy’s Nuclear facilities are reliably connected through its seven PGO nuclear switchyards. A Trans Nuc Switchyard Tech III typically operates within a geographic area supporting multiple nuclear facilities, however, will be deployed to other switchyards within other regions if workload demands. As a point of contact between Nuclear and PGO this employee must be capable of representing all switchyard work. In addition, fosters a culture that values self-reporting of compliance violations/errors, human performance events, continuous improvement, and consistency between each area of responsibility.
An incumbent is expected to provide coaching on safety, technical and procedural matters while functioning as a leader of NSTs performing work within Nuclear Switchyards. This position requires the employee to be well versed in both PGO and Nuclear policies/procedures and through oversight be able to ensure construction and maintenance work is being executed within the documented boundaries. Incumbents must have the skills and ability to independently lead construction and maintenance activities plus be capable of serving on committees and enhance policy/procedures. Moreover, must resolve matters associated with test equipment, switching and tagging, preventive maintenance, inspections, modifications, trouble shooting and heavy lifting.
The position will require the execution and documentation of 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. This role provides a PGO perspective for switching, scheduling, procedure use and adherence, switchyard and 24kV interface agreement. In addition, the incumbent must be adaptive to working under two training programs, work methods, and safety expectations.
For Nuclear switchyards this position is expected to be highly skilled on construction, maintenance and inspections that are performed by multiple disciplines of other PGO workers which includes but not limited to: Switching and tagging, grounding, equipment testing, substation DC supply including batteries and chargers, monitoring/control, AC low voltage systems, oil and gas processing, refurbishment of HV apparatus and switches, rigging/lifting, and frequent aerial work.
Nuclear generation has a significant contribution to Duke Energy, Municipalities and Electric Cooperatives within the Carolinas, therefore an incumbent must be available for outage restoration and response to failures and emergencies. The incumbent must be available24/7 for supporting system emergencies/emergent projects as they pertain to their respective nuclear switchyards
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
Execute PGO and Nuclear processes, interface agreements, work management and scheduling systems to organize substation work activities.
Adept in both work management systems -Maximo for PGO and NAS for Nuclear.
Read both PGO and Nuclear prints and determine how to isolate protection without jeopardizing critical equipment
Ability to utilize AC and DC circuit principles during work execution
While maintaining reliability, perform the testing, troubleshooting, calibration, maintenance and repair of electrical, electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation & control systems
Ability to responsibly operate within nuclear switchyards and plant boundaries, exercising broad knowledge of both Nuclear and PGO expectations including work activities inside SOCA and nuclear protected areas
Ability to respond to all call outs 24/7
Ability to 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
Ability to 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
Professional verbal and written communications skills with ability to interact with both PGO and Nuclear leadership
Skills and experience with laptop testing and work-related IT systems: Maximo, NAS, Tags Pro eSOMS, Nantel
Ensure strict adherence to the Nuclear Fatigue Rule work hour limits for both online and outage related activities.
Maintain compliance with all PGO training (e.g. EHS training matrix), and with specific administrative processes that require training in NGD. These administrative qualifications include but are not limited to 1) all training/testing required for nuclear access and badging, 2) both PGO and Nuclear red tag/safety tag training-as they are two different systems, 3) Nuclear housekeeping tags, and 4) program requirements for calibrated tools used per nuclear work orders
Follow and meet schedule, PGO work methods, nuclear procedures, practices, and compliance with design and construction standards.
Required/Basic Qualifications for Tech II
Associates Degree in Electromchanical Engineering Technology or Other Related Degree
In addition to required degree, one (1) or more years of related work experience.
In lieu of Associates degree(s) AND 1 year related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND 3 year(s) related work experience
Commercial Driver’s License Commercial Driver’s License
Required/Basic Qualifications for Tech III
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 Commercial Driver’s License
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Develops advanced written and oral communication skills
Develops technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance frequently leads others
Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities with internal and external customers
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
Working Conditions
Field Mobility Classification – Work will be performed in various field locations, as needed, after the onboarding period. However, field employees are required to live within a reasonable daily commute to their assigned work 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
Specific Requirements
Must have a valid State Driver's License and the ability to obtain a CDL Class A Driver's License
Pass DOT physicals
Pass Nuclear required qualifications written testing, fit for duty, and psychological, and maintain unescorted access to Protected Areas within Nuclear facilities
Must be able to obtain unescorted access to Duke's Nuclear facilities
Must pass appropriate level of Duke aptitude test and maintain nuclear Employee Technical Qualification Standards and continuing training requirements; also included are those requirements specific to the Transmission Nuclear Training program.
Ability to pass any required background check for NERC/CIP/Nuclear compliance
Travel Requirements
5-15%