Exelon Corporation

Engineering Tech - TCE (South Region)

Exelon Corporation$80K — $110K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field or relevant technical experience (0-7 years)
  • Successful completion of the TECH Test, unless exempted by a relevant engineering degree
  • Knowledge of regulations, codes, and practices for maintenance and testing in the field
  • Ability to read blueprints and schematics, and operate basic test instruments
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills
  • Valid driver's license for frequent travel to substations
  • Willingness to work shifts and respond to emergencies 24/7

Responsibilities

  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on distribution automation equipment under guidance of experienced engineers
  • Analyze field data to evaluate the effectiveness of the distribution system design
  • Collaborate with teams to implement new technical designs and systems
  • Conduct training sessions and attend professional development courses as needed
  • Execute hands-on testing of various transmission and distribution equipment using established guidelines
  • Perform Infrared and Corona/UV scans for preventative maintenance on substation equipment
  • Maintain station batteries according to NERC requirements and perform minor corrective maintenance as necessary
  • Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance on corrosion control systems for underground lines

Benefits

  • 401(k) match and annual company contribution
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Generous paid time off options including maternity and parental leave
  • Employee Assistance Program for mental and emotional support
  • Tuition reimbursement and fitness reimbursement programs
  • Referral bonus program
Full Job Description
Primary Purpose

Works on larger jobs, small projects; routines; under the guidance of an experienced engineer / technician, on electrical power distribution equipment and associated control circuits to ensure proper electrical operation. - Testing Group work is on transmission & distribution substation equipment. - Distribution Automation work is on distribution equipment, generally outside substations. - Thermographer work involves utilizing Infrared Thermography and Corona/UV scans on substation equipment. - Battery Specialist work maintains batteries and battery chargers inside substations - Corrosion Control Group work is on transmission & distribution equipment Position may be required to work extended hours, including 24 x 7 coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

Primary Duties

  • Dist Automation - Performs well-defined testing assignments under the guidance of an experienced engineer / technician (e.g., preventive and corrective maintenance on supervisory distribution automation equipment. (70%)
  • Dist Automation - Evaluates the effectiveness of the current distribution system design (e.g., analyze and interpret field data gathered from well defined field tests) (20%)
  • Dist Automation - Evaluate effectiveness of current technical systems and processes. Participate on teams (e.g., works with distribution engineering and manufacturers to implement new designs) (5%)
  • Dist Automation - Participate in training (e.g., attend ComEd, vendor and university classes; conduct training) (5%)
  • Testing Group - Perform preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance on distribution and transmission relays, communications equipment, power reclosers etc., using the guidelines listed in the Field Reference and the Maintenance Procedures manuals (35%)
  • Testing Group - Conduct basic hands-on acceptance and in-service testing of transmission and distribution equipment (e.g., transformers, circuit breakers, control and relay panels, SCADA, power line carrier, audio tone, etc.) Testing is performed per the guidelines included in the Field Reference Manual and the Maintenance Procedures Manuals. (20%)
  • Testing Group - Assist with the restoration of malfunctioning transmission and distribution equipment, under emergency conditions, by performing the necessary hands-on testing as outlined in the Field Reference and Maintenance Procedures manuals. (20%)
  • Testing Group - Receive, participate, and provide some on-the-job and formal classroom training (15%)
  • Testing Group - Complete required paperwork (reports, test data, blueprint corrections, relay settings, etc) as necessary to document work performed. (10%)
  • Thermography - Perform preventative maintenance Infrared Thermography scans of substation equipment per assigned schedule (50%)
  • Thermography - Perform preventative maintenance Corona/UV scans of substation equipment per assigned schedule (20%)
  • Thermography - Perform analysis of the Infrared Thermography and Corona/UV scan findings and initiate and prioritize corrective actions as required. (15%)
  • Thermography - Perform SF6 gas scans and analysis to identify gas leak locations on substation equipment. (15%)
  • Battery Specialist - Maintain specified station batteries in a manner compliant to NERC requirements (70%)
  • Battery Specialist - Perform annual Preventative Maintenance battery inspections on station batteries & chargers per annual schedules. (10%)
  • Battery Specialist - Identify & Perform minor Corrective Maintenance on station and microwave batteries & chargers as necessary. (10%)
  • Battery Specialist - Assist Substation Construction and/or contractors as technical expert for major CM maintenance on station and microwave batteries & chargers. (10%)
  • Corrosion Control Group - Perform preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance on buried distribution and transmission lines, microwave towers, reverse current switches, ISPs, etc., using the guidelines listed in the ComEd and Corrosion mitigation standards (35%)
  • Corrosion Control Group - Conduct basic hands-on acceptance and in-service testing of corrosion control equipment installed to protect buried transmission & HVD lines, as well as 4kV, 12kV & 34kV cables, CTA & Metra reverse current drainage systems, microwave towers.) Testing is performed per the guidelines included in the ComEd and Corrosion mitigation standards. (35%)
  • Corrosion Control Group - Assist with the restoration of malfunctioning transmission and distribution equipment, by performing the necessary hands-on testing & repairs as outlined in the ComEd and Corrosion mitigation standards. (20%)
  • Corrosion Control Group - Complete required paperwork (reports, test data entry, map corrections, rectifier settings, etc.) as necessary to document work performed. (5%)
  • Corrosion Control Group - Receive, participate, and provide some on-the-job and formal classroom training (5%)

Job Scope

Conduct CMs, PMs, and project installation testing activities on power equipment

Minimum Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree in a technical field and 0-3 years of technical experience, an associate's degree and 2-5 years of technical experience, or 5-7 year of technical experience or relevant education, if non-degreed or a non-technical degree.
  • Successful completion of the TECH Test. (A Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university exempts the TECH Test requirement.)
  • Good knowledge and experience with regulations, guides, standards, codes, methods, and practices necessary to perform assignments for a specific discipline for maintenance, testing, installation or service
  • Positions require the ability to read blueprints and schematics and use basic test instruments
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills
  • Valid driver's license
  • Requires frequent travel to various company substations or other locations within the service territory
  • Must be available to work shifts and respond to emergency situations (7 days per week / 24 hours per day)
  • Relevant education/experience is knowledge and/or skills that may be acquired through job experiences or education programs similar to a formal technical degree program. Relevant experience includes experience in a military role (transmission, distribution, gas, power systems, etc.), project management, journey-level electrician or gas technician, field operations, or other utility related experience, as deemed relevant to the role. Relevant educational experience includes company sponsored training programs (ex. PowerUp Academy) or other educational programs, as deemed relevant to the role. The equivalent relevant education / experience requirement is in addition to the position's minimum experience requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology
  • Technical experience related to electrical power equipment.
  • Electrical troubleshooting experience preferred for Distribution Automation positions

Benefits

  • Annual salary will vary based on a candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $80,000.00/Yr. - $110,000.00/Yr.
  • Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 7%
  • 401(k) match and annual company contribution
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
  • Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
  • Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
  • Referral bonus program
  • And much more

Note: Exelon-sponsored compensation and benefit programs may vary or not apply based on length of service, job grade, job classification or represented status. Eligibility will be determined by the written plan or program documents.

About Exelon Corporation

Exelon Corporation is an American energy producer, trader, and distributor. The company provides services for energy generation businesses in the United States. The company owns, contracts, and invests in electric generating facilities such as nuclear, fossil, and hydroelectric generation facilities, as well as wind and solar facilities. It is also involved in the wholesale and retail customer supply of electric and natural gas products and services including renewable energy products, risk management services, natural gas exploration, and production activities. In addition, the company is engaged in the purchase and regulated retail sale of electricity and the provision of distribution and transmission services in northern Illinois, southeastern Pennsylvania, and central Maryland. It is also involved in the purchase and regulated retail sale of natural gases and the provision of distribution services in the Pennsylvania counties surrounding the City of Philadelphia, as well as in central Maryland including the City of Baltimore. Exelon Corporation operates through nine segments: Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, New England, New York, ERCOT, other regions, ComEd, PECO, and BGE. It sells electricity, natural gases, and other related products and solutions to various customers including distribution utilities, municipalities, and cooperatives, as well as to commercial, industrial, governmental, and residential customers. Founded in 1887, Exelon Corporation is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

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Learn more about Exelon Corporation
Size
31,518 employees
Market Cap
$42.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.9 billion
Founded
2000
5 Year Trend
+3%
Revenue
$33 billion
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