Lead Engineer - Transformer Subject Matter Expert

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Position Summary

The Transformer SME provides technical support and guidance to the Regional Engineers, System Intelligence, field crews, and C&M Supervisors for issues associated with transformers (both T/T and T/D), regulators (both single-phase and three-phase), instrument transformers (primary-side only), and ancillary components (e.g., bushings). This support includes both substation and mobile (portable) equipment. This support may be provided during maintenance, construction, or while equipment is in operation.

The Transformer SME provides the first level of technical field support beyond the field crews, C&M Supervisors, and the Region Engineer for issues associated with Transformers, Regulators, and other ancillary components. The Transformer SME serves as a conduit between C&M, Engineering, and Asset Management peers to provide expertise for operational issues associated with Transformers, Regulators, and other associated ancillary components.

Transformer SME support may require interface with the following organizations, as a minimum:

- Craft Workforce (Maintenance, Construction, and Test)

- Project Management

- Work Management

- Transmission Engineering (P&C, Substation, and Line)

- ECC/DCC personnel

- Generation Plant PTAC and System Engineers

- Transformer Shop personnel

- Field & Shop Testers

- Distribution Engineering

- Other Asset Management Personnel (System Standards, Equipment Engineering, Transmission and Substation Performance, Data Management, and System Intelligence)

- Transmission Planning

- Large Account Managers (LAM) for external customers (e.g., industrial, commercial, and Electric Municipalities Corporations)

Responsibilities

The following is a summary of the major tasks expected to be performed by this position:

- Works with System Intelligence to provide evaluations and interpretation of Transformer test results and the trending.

- Works with System Intelligence to recommend proactive maintenance tasks to Equipment Engineering for Transformer and Regulator equipment to mitigate recurring problems and potential failures.

- Provides field support for troubleshooting, adjustment, repair, and replacement of Transformer, Regulator, and other ancillary components

- Assists Region Engineer with outage analysis, documentation, and follow-up

- Provides support and/or operation for discipline specific test equipment needs and training

- Provides forensic analysis on failed parts and equipment, including support for Root/Apparent cause investigations

- Works with System Intelligence to record transformer and regulator failures and assign failure codes for tracking and trending.

- Performs substation, mobile (portable), and equipment condition assessments

- Works with System Intelligence to evaluate the performance and reliability of Transformer and Regulator assets and identifies/mitigates the system and/or equipment issues that may impact system reliability.

- Establishes working relationships with industry organizations and counterparts within other utilities to learn about industry trends/practices and to share information regarding equipment and maintenance initiatives

- Evaluates equipment being removed from service for future disposition

- Assists System Intelligence in evaluating Condition Based Monitoring equipment/data and works with vendor to assist in repairs.

- Acts as liaison between Asset Management and C&M Substation Supervisors/technicians.

The following are secondary roles and responsibilities to be performed by this position:

Supports equipment commissioning

- Supports equipment commissioning

- Provides feedback to appropriate Engineering organization on first-time equipment deployment. (Equipment engineering takes the lead for warranty work.)

- Supports Equipment Engineering and manufacturers on equipment issues.

- Assists with mobile equipment installation as needed.

- Assists Equipment Engineering in developing maintenance PM priorities when needed.

- Leads or participates in Root Cause Investigations

- Serves on Duke Energy teams to provide asset-related experience and knowledge

- Assists in providing guidance on job plans and procedures

- Assists/supports TSS and training department with training for Transformers, Regulators, and other ancillary components

- Assists Critical Part Coordinator SME with material selection for maintenance repairs as needed.

- Assists Critical Part Coordinator SME with validation for stocking of critical parts inventory.

- Assists Equipment Engineering in validating the equipment sparing strategy including stocking of critical spares.

- Provides Work Management and Data Management support for system programs and other projects as follows:

- Analyzes data for work prioritization

- Provides review of contractor test data as needed

- Provides input to Equipment Engineers for the revision of job plans and procedures.

- Support as needed emergent/emergency projects for failed equipment (i.e. scope and estimates, sponsorship, etc.)

- Assists System Intelligence in managing the implementation of the Transformer Health & Risk Management (HRM) Program

- Supports TSS and training department on ongoing training for new power equipment, special test equipment, Condition Based Monitoring Equipment, etc.

Basic/Required Qualifications

- Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program, or Professional Engineering License, with a minimum of eight (8) years of engineering experience

- Nuclear may require either Professional Engineer registration, a Masters Degree in a technical discipline, SRO certification, an RO or SRO license, or Technical Nuclear certification

- A Master's degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree

Desired/Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in the utility industry

- 12 years or more of related Transmission experience

- Transformer design and field work experience

- Superior problem solving and analytical skills

- Expert working knowledge of the transmission equipment, systems & associated safety policies, practices, and work procedures

- Department specific experience applicable to the hiring department

- Transformer specific experience (commissioning, troubleshooting, forensics)

- Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to work with various disciplines

- Ability to work self-directed and be a team player

- Excellent interpersonal skills with ability and willingness to share information and transfer knowledge to others.

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 live within one-hour from the nearest Duke Energy Operations Center or Facility

- Work Schedule: 4x10s (Four 10-hour days)

Specific Requirements

- The duties of this position include substantial operation of a motor vehicle. Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record are required.

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Travel Requirements

15-25%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

Yes

Represented/Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

No

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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