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This is the lead craft level of the Senior Transmission Technician. A Senior Transmission Technical Specialist will safely lead lower-level technicians in activities associated with line construction and maintenance. Incumbents are expected to have developed leadership skills and the ability to work independently and lead large construction and maintenance activities of any complexity. Capable of serving as an interim supervisor, providing direction to crew members, serving on committees and resolving complex technical matters.
Responsibilities
Both roles perform with no Supervision and Latitude for Un-Reviewed Work and Decision-Making Authority
Demonstrate a complete understanding of company safety rules and work practices
Demonstrate a complete understanding of Human Performance practices
Exhibits the capacity to safely lead all jobs and work independent of direct leadership
Total understanding of the processes needed to organize construction and maintenance work and create over all implementation/maintenance plans
Total understanding of reading prints and determine how to isolate protection circuits without jeopardizing critical equipment
Total understanding of the processes needed to methodically/logically organize substation work activities
Total understanding of the processes needed to operate bucket, digger derrick truck other areal devices
Ability to respond to all call outs
Total understanding limitations, never assumes, and will STOP to seek help
Advanced experience leading complex maintenance or construction projects
Total understanding of the processes needed for the installation of portable/mobile substations/transformers or other temporary equipment
Total understanding of regulatory compliance and the importance for accurate data and timely completion of assigned work
Totally competent to meet the requirements to maintain Switching and Tagging certification on both the Transmission and Distribution systems
Demonstrates superior verbal and written communications skills
Senior Transmission Substation Technical Specialist additional functions with no Supervision and Latitude for Un-Reviewed Work and Decision-Making Authority
Total understanding of the processes needed to power factor, winding resistance, circuit breaker timing, and leakage reactance testing and interpret results
Total understanding of the processes needed to perform infrared scanning substation equipment
Total understanding of AC and DC circuit principles
Adheres 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 practices
Total 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 systems
Senior Transmission Line Technical Specialist additional functions with no Supervision and Latitude for Un-Reviewed Work and Decision-Making Authority
Total understanding of the processes needed for the installation of switches
Total understanding of the processes needed to perform infrared scanning line equipment.
Total understanding of line equipment isolation and clearances and grounding practices
Ability to sit for 2-3 hours; may be driving a truck or sitting on a transmission class equipment
Ability to move frequently to unload equipment and to install/maintain/repair equipment
Ability to frequently climb or use authorized equipment to reach various heights and breadths
Ability to frequently and repetitively bend/stoop/squat
Ability to distinguish colors
Required Qualifications
High School/GED degree
In addition to required degree, 7 years related work experience
Desired Qualifications
Associates Degree in Engineering Technology
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated the ability to fill in for the supervisor and lead complex construction and maintenance projects
Demonstrated availability for after- hour’s work and call out rotation
Superior technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance frequently lead 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 coaches and mentors other Technicians
Provides superior level of leadership and sets a positive example for others to follow
Ability to work in a diverse environment with individuals from various socio-economic and cultural backgrounds
Superior written and oral communication skills
Software skills including word process, email, spreadsheets etc.
Must have a permanent residence approximately forty-five minutes from their base location
Working Conditions
Onsite Mobility Classification
Specific Requirements
Must have a valid State Driver’s License and the ability to obtain a CDL Class A Driver’s License
Ability to pass any required background check for NERC/CIP/Nuclear compliance
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.
Transmission or Distribution substation maintenance or construction experience or equivalent job-related and educational experience
Must be capable of working on elevated work surfaces
Minimum Requirements of Sr Substation Tech Spec:
Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
Minimum Requirements of Sr Line Tech Spec:
Ability to lift and carry 75 lbs
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Travel Requirements
50+%Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
NoRepresented/Union Position
NoVisa Sponsored Position
NoPosting Expiration Date
Thursday, October 23, 2025All 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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