Electrical Systems Technician II or Electrical Systems Technician III

Crystal River, Florida, United States

• Category: Systems Engineering

Description

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More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.

Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.

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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN GENERAL DUTIES

Under general supervision, the Electrical Systems Technician will assist in conducting tests including but not limited to isolation and restoration of equipment to facilitate testing to include but not limited to

Removal and reinstallation of electrical bus connections

Removal and reinstallation of control power leads

Removal and reinstallation of Switchgear load / Motor leads

Calibration and functional testing of BES and non-BES (Bulk Electric System) relays (switchgear relays, switchgear breaker relays, and switchgear load relays, etc.)

Inspection and testing of relay / metering instrument transformers (PTs, CTs, NGTs) to include but not limited to

Turns ratio testing

Megger testing

winding resistance testing

visual inspections

functional testing

Testing / inspection of oil filled transformers to include but not limited to

Power factor leakage testing ("Doble")

Sweep Frequency Response Analysis (SFRA)

winding resistance

EMSA (Electro Magnetic Signature Analysis)

Transformer Oil sampling / Dielectric strength testing

Bushing testing

Testing / inspection of Generator output bus to include but not limited to

Hi Potential testing

Megger / PI testing

Phase resistance testing

EMSA

Borescope inspection

insulator inspection / cleaning

Inspection / testing of connecting links

Testing and inspection of Generator internals to include but not limited to

Hi Potential testing

Megger / PI testing

Phase resistance testing

EMSA

Power factor leakage testing

SFRA

Hydraulic Integrity test (HITS)

Electromagnetic Core Imperfection Detection Test (ElCID)

Full Flux Core Test (LOOP)

End Winding resonant response test (Bump test)

Electrical testing of Electrical Switchgear components to include but not limited to

Megger / PI

Hi potential testing

EMSA

Electrical testing of Large Motors to include but not limited to

Motor Current Signature Analysis (MCSA) - (PdMA & Baker Explorer online testing)

Megger / PI

Surge Testing

Hi potential testing

EMSA

PdMA & Baker offline testing

Electrical Systems Technician II Basic Qualifications:

High School Diploma

Must pass EEI TECH pre-employment test

Must maintain a valid driver’s license

The Electrical Systems Technician works in an environment that includes adverse and extreme weather conditions, high voltage, high steam pressure, confined spaces, dirt and noise

Requires climbing and working at various heights, lifting and carrying moderately heavy test equipment

Incumbents must also be available for call outs and long working hours 

EST II – Required Qualifications

EST I AND completion of all EST II required training and tasks, OR

Qualified as a Journeyman System Protection and Control Technician (Relay Tech) or its equivalent

EST III – Required Qualifications

EST II and completion of all EST III required training and tasks

Bidding Restrictions

Except for a hardship, as determined by management, employees holding a position in the EST progression must remain in the progression and will not be allowed to bid out for a period of two years after promotion to EST III.

Schedule

EST employees will be (S) employees and shall be scheduled either 5-8s or 4-10s, exclusive of meal time, at Management’s option, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.  Seniority will be respected for the assignment of work schedules.  Shift differential shall be paid as provided for in Article X, Section 3.

EST positions are System positions.  Extensive travel and overnight stays are possible.

Company

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Duke Energy

Duke Energy makes life better for millions of people every day by providing electric and gas services in a sustainable way – affordable, reliable and clean.

We are the largest electric power holding company in the United States, supplying and delivering energy to approximately 7.3 million U.S. customers. We have approximately 57,500 megawatts of electric generating capacity in the Carolinas, the Midwest and Florida – and natural gas distribution services in Ohio and Kentucky.

Our commercial and international businesses own and operate diverse power generation assets in North America and Latin America, including a portfolio of renewable energy assets.Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Duke Energy is a Fortune 250 company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol DUK.

Quick Facts

• 150+ years of service
• 7.3 million electric customers and 500,000 gas customers
• Fortune 250 company
• $120+ billion in assets
• Dow Jones Sustainability Index for North America
• 100 Best Corporate Citizens by Corporate Responsibility magazine
• 57,500 megawatts of generating capacity from a diverse mix of coal, nuclear, natural gas, oil and renewable resources
• Service area covering approximately 95,000 square miles in the Southeast and Midwest