- 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)
- 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.
- 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.
- Must have obtained Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program. A Master's degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
- Minimum 8 years of work-related experience
- Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE)
- The duties of this position include substantial operation of a motor vehicle. Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record are required.
- Experience in the utility industry
- 15 years or more of related Transmission experience
- 15 years or more Transformer related experience
- Expert in Transformer design and field work
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 the posted Duke Energy facility.
Lead Engineer - Lake Buena Vista, United States - Duke Energy Corporation
Description
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Note:
Locations throughout the Duke Energy Florida territory are options for this position.
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).
The Transformer SME provides the second / third 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 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:The following is a summary of the major tasks expected to be performed by this position:
Supports equipment commissioning
Key skills/experience:
Transformer specific experience - commissioning, troubleshooting, forensics (10 plus years strongly desired).
Basic/Required Qualifications for a Lead Engineer:
Desired/Preferred Qualifications:
Working Conditions:
Travel Requirements
15-25%
Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
Yes
Represented/Union Position
No
Visa Sponsored Position
No
Posting Expiration Date
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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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