Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA
3 days ago
Engineering Technologist III OR Senior Engineering Technologist - Power Quality Technician
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Job Summary

The Engineering Technologist III or Senior Engineering Technologist position is the third (or fourth if Senior) level of the non-Engineer degreed technical support role. The Engineering Technologist III or Senior Engineering Technologist provides technical expertise to solve more complex problems and leadership skills to provide oversight and direction of work in a specific area of expertise, with some supervision.  Employees in the Engineering Technologist III or Senior

Engineering Technologist position are expected to develop advanced skills and the ability to work with a high degree of independence.

Responsibilities

Performs feeder patrols for reliability issues

Determines when RVMs need to be set, Sets and removes RVM’s

Analyzes and interprets data from RVM’s, determines corrective action

Provides details on PQ issue to analyst for communication to customer, including pictures as necessary

Patrols high MAIFI feeders and CEMI devices to identify potential projects for the capital workplan

Logs hydraulic recloser counter readings on “hot spot” feeders and trouble areas; follows up with further patrol and capital projects as necessary based on readings

Participates in crew meetings periodically to educate on “hot spots” and gather information on repeat outages; Establishes contact point with C&M

Identifies future projects that feed into the capital workplan

Provides insight / calculations on secondary drops and transformer sizing causing PQ issues to a customer

Completes EMF review and analysis

Completes RFI review and analysis

Designs work to be completed to mitigate issues found in the field

Acts as central point of contact and owner of any Reliability or power quality issues in the specified geographical area

Responsible for all customer communication for PQ issues, Executive and PSC Complaints, and LAM requests

Creates tickets for any issues that come in through email so all items can be tracked

Performs up front analysis (pulls outage data, feeder operations, recloser data, CYME modeling) and puts together work packets for the PQ Field Tech

Creates any conditions and necessary WO’s resulting from field visit

Tracks and monitors all open requests to ensure timely completion

Coordinates work with Engineering/ Scheduling/ VM/ substation maintenance/ relay/ etc.

Attends scheduling meetings to expedite PQ work orders

Coordinates with Reliability Engineer on identification and funding of future capital projects based on initial analysis as well as PQ field tech findings

Follows up with customers once work is complete

Owns Corrective Maintenance budget, releasing targets on trouble feeders

Participates in Ops Area Customer Experience meetings

Monitors momentary operations report and proactively works to address issues at a defined threshold

Monitors repeat outages report and proactively works to address issues at a defined threshold

Identifies future projects that feed into the capital workplan

Review OFU 500 CI and higher

Review OFU CEMI4 and greater

Initiate Work Orders to address issues

Design Work Order to address issues

Provides deep technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems in area of expertise

Ensures accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities

Independently prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches

Conducts engineering and related studies,

Strives to continually improve job-related, technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance,

Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities,

Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills,

Maintains accurate records and files,

Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally


Additional Responsibilities

Provides deep technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems in area of expertise,

Ensures accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, designing, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities,

Independently prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, designs, and sketches,

Conducts thorough QAQC reviews of outsourced and in-house Work Order designs

Expertise with Maximo/BOUD, or ability to acquire Maximo/BOUD knowledge/expertise

Conducts engineering and related studies,

Strives to continually improve job-related, technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance,

Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities,

Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills,

Maintains accurate records and files,

Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally


Basic/Required Qualifications

Note: This posting is for one open position. Dependent on relative experience, the level to which a candidate is aligned is outlined below.

Engineering Technologist III

Bachelor’s of Science degree in Engineering Technology (or equivalent) AND three (3) years minimum of related experience, OR

Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology (or equivalent) AND five (5) years minimum of related experience, OR

In lieu of degree, high school diploma/GED AND nine (9) years minimum of related experience

Senior Engineering Technologist

Bachelor’s of Science degree in Engineering Technology (or equivalent) AND six (6) years minimum of relevant industry experience, OR

Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology (or equivalent) AND eight (8) years minimum of relevant industry experience, OR

In lieu of degree, high school diploma/GED AND twelve (12) years minimum of related experience

Desired Qualifications

Prior distribution design experience

Prior engineering experience using CAD/computer-based software

Distribution design experience

Good written and oral communication skills

Experience in the utility industry

Able to effectively apply basic principles of project management

Specific Requirements

Valid driver's license

Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds

Good written and oral communication skills


Working Conditions

Hybrid Mobility Classification – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable daily commute to a Duke Energy facility.

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Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)No

Represented/Union PositionNo

Visa Sponsored PositionNo

Posting Expiration Date

Saturday, March 8, 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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