Distribution Technician (North Side)

Duquesne Light Company headquartered in downtown Pittsburgh is a leader in providing electric energy and has been in the forefront of the electric energy market with a history rooted in technological innovation and superior customer service. Today the company continues its role as a leader in the transmission and distribution of electric energy providing a secure supply of reliable power to more than half a million customers in southwestern Pennsylvania.

Duquesne Light Company is committed to creating a culture of inclusion. We value and respect the unique differences and experiences of our employees. We believe that our differences lead to better collaboration innovation and outcomes. We want you to join our team!

$74312 Annual Salary

Preble Service Center - North Side

Duties:

Under general supervision performs design and field work on projects related to providing service to customers from the distribution system the development rehabilitation or alteration of the distribution system (including overhead and underground facilities) third party attachments including DLC owned telecom outside of substation fence the rehabilitation of the subtransmission system (including overhead and underground facilities) and when assigned providing service to customers from the subtransmission system.

Distribution Technician (Step 7) Duties:

1. Perform design and field work in the development rehabilitation or alteration of all overhead and simple underground distribution facilities primarily associated with alteration to existing circuits including circuit extensions to provide service to new customers. Overhead jobs will typically be limited to 5 poles. Duties typically include:
   1. Adding OH transformer split secondary bank
   2. Designing new OH distribution/service
   3. Simple service OH or UG from pole in OH area
   4. Upgrading OH transformers
   5. Completing cover up jobs
   6. Replacing like for like Overhead equipment. i.e. Intellirupter replacement work.
   7. Installing new manually operated non-automated switches*
   8. Terminal pole to three-phase** and single-phase* pad mounted transformer installations
   9. Underground Residential Developments (URDs) with five (5) sites or less*

*This duty will be added after one (1) year completed at step 7

**This duty will be added after two (2) years completed at step 7

1. Prepare drawings specifications calculations estimates construction authorities permit requests and similar items associated with the assigned projects while creating or modifying records and submitting information in the designated document management system (DMS) Maximo NJUNS and/or Joint Use/TPA application.
2. Use desktop and mobile computers with designated software to prepare design and construction drawings of overhead and underground distribution and subtransmission facilities and third party attachments. Uses GIS/GPS portal and other technology to create or modify Company assets and attachments including DLC owned Telecom outside of substation fence as well as third party attachments. Submits map changes and data layers to reflect additions retirements replacements and other changes affecting the physical property of the Company DLC Telecom outside of substation fence and third party attachments.
3. Make field trips as required to inspect the overhead and simple underground facilities taking into account physical surroundings for the purpose of determining the project design. Also obtains any necessary information and measurements necessary to ensure the design meets all applicable codes and standards.
4. Coordinates projects to ensure timely completion of the design phase. Provides customers with one point of contact and meets with customers including customer representatives municipal representatives and utility representatives as required to field jobs provide customers with service locations quote flat rate fee costs quote post-design system generated costs for Step 7 related work (presently Maximo) and collect fees. Inspect customer work to ensure compliance with Company specifications.
5. Perform field inspections of third party attachments pre and post construction of Company facilities adhering to pre-defined schedules required by regulatory authorities.
6. Review applications for joint use attachment to Company assets compare information with existing records and identifies any irregularities; assign a work order to all qualified and recommended third party attachment applications.
7. Provide assistance to GIS Technicians involved in digital data collection of corporate inspections distribution design and maintenance as needed.
8. Must organize schedule and maintain records on work assignments with the ability to adapt to change and have keep attention to detail and customer responsiveness.
9. As required inspect customers work to ensure compliance with Company specifications all applicable codes and laws including the NESC and NEC.

Education / Experience Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology up to 1 year of related work experience preferred; or Associates degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or Mechanical Engineering Technology (with an electrical theory or equivalent class) (ABET accreditation will no longer be required)
• NOTE: In lieu of the above degree requirements and based on the needs of the Engineering department the Company will permit employees who have a minimum of seven (7) years of Journey Lineworker (Overhead or Underground) level field experience to qualify for a Distribution Technician position without a degree as noted above.
• A minimum of three (3) years experience as a step 7 Technician to advance to a Step 10 Technician.
• Must pass the company administered standardized test (TECH)
• Must demonstrate a working knowledge of the Duquesne Light Company Safety Handbook.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the distribution and subtransmission systems (overhead underground Third Party Attachments and DLC owned Telecom outside of substation fence) and associated construction practices equipment and materials.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of codes standards safety regulations and Company practices applicable to the duties of the job.
• Demonstrated proficiency in making mathematical and electrical computations related to the duties of the job.
• Proven ability to work with customers utility representatives governmental representatives and the public and must possess good organizational skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated knowledge of National Electric Code and the National Electric Safety Code.
• Working knowledge of Computer Assisted Drawing (CAD) and GIS systems.
• Must have and maintain a State Drivers License.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Duquesne Light Holdings is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of the employment relationship without discrimination because of race age sex color religion national origin disability sexual orientation and gender identity or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran or any other unlawful basis as defined by applicable law and fostering a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and retaliation. This policy affects decisions including but not limited to hiring compensation benefits terms and conditions of employment opportunities for promotion transfer layoffs return from a layoff training and development and other privileges of employment. An integral part of Duquesne Light Holdings commitment is to comply with all applicable federal state and local laws concerning equal employment and affirmative action.

Duquesne Light Holdings is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone has the opportunity to be successful.

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