Grid Technologist I - Florida Distribution Control Center
Full Time
Saint Petersburg, FL
Posted
Job description
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Grid Tech I – FL
Duke Energy is building a smarter energy future and this position is key to this vision. This position is within the Florida Distribution Control Center (DCC) organization. The DCC provides 24/7/365, safe, centralized dispatch of work and approves the operation of equipment for the 35 counties in the Duke Energy-Florida service territory. Safety is a core value at Duke Energy. The number one responsibility of a DCC/Grid Management employee is the safe operation of the Distribution Grid.
*Overtime may be needed at times. Having a role during times of emergency and storms is required*
Grid Techs work in an office setting. Expectations, include, but are not limited to…
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Embracing and leveraging new or advanced technology.
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Individual accountability and accomplishing assignments through teamwork with others.
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Following all established processes and procedures.
This position maintains the performance of the SCADA, DMS, OMS and other DCC systems by managing substation and feeder SCADA devices to maintain the performance for operational activities such as Volt/Var optimization, self-healing, switching and control. This position also develops and dispatches planned switching orders as needed and maintains an accurate DMS model resulting from switching activities. This person must acquire proficiency and knowledge of the DMS, OMS, SCADA and other DCC systems and field control equipment.
Responsibilities
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25%: Monitor the performance of substation and feeder SCADA devices, determine appropriate corrective actions, and issue maintenance requests to appropriate resources. Operate devices as needed for problem resolution/confirmation or to support field activities.
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25%: Dispatch switching orders to support construction and maintenance activities and write smaller scale switching orders. Monitor system performance, especially during abnormal or peak periods, to identify potential overloads and determine corrective actions to avoid shedding load or damaging equipment.
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10%: Commission new and replacement SCADA devices. Assist in installing, programming, and maintenance of process system equipment used for DMS, SCADA, OMS, etc. to assure the continuous operation of systems to perform data retrieval and control of the distribution system by the DCC.
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10%: Diagnose software, hardware and communications problems on the real-time distribution process systems employing multiple networks, communications technologies and protocols including corporate IP and cellular networks.
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10%: Ensure new SCADA devices are modeled into the systems correctly. Ensure that field engineering is using SCADA devices effectively by relocating existing devices that are not in the right location or do not communicate properly due to weak signal strength at the current location.
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20%: Acquire proficiency and knowledge of the DMS, OMS, SCADA and other DCC systems and field control equipment.
Work Experience
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No Experience
Required Qualifications
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High School/GED degree
Desired Qualifications
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Technical Background
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Demonstrated analytical skills.
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Computer experience, including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
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Experience reading schematics.
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Experience giving verbal instructions.
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Experience with reporting
Additional Preferred Qualifications
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Good professional, written and verbal communications skills
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Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
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Distribution Control Center experience
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Field experience related to controls or relays
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Preferred software experience: SCADA, OMS, DMS
Working Conditions
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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 of the posted work location.
Specific Requirements
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Travel Requirements: 5-15%
Travel Requirements
Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
No
Represented/Union Position
No
Visa Sponsored Position
No
Posting Expiration Date
Monday, March 6, 2023
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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