Discipline Engineer (Transformers)

JOB DESCRIPTIONThe Discipline Engineer – SME provides technical expertise in power transformer health monitoring, diagnostics, and lifecycle management. This role supports reliability and asset health initiatives by analyzing condition data, identifying risks, and recommending mitigation strategies. The position works at the intersection of field operations, transformer SMEs, and asset management engineering teams to support informed maintenance and investment decisions.

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Key Responsibilities:Serve as a subject matter expert for power transformer diagnostics, health monitoring, and condition assessment.Analyze transformer data to identify degradation trends, failure risks, and reliability concerns.Interpret diagnostic results such as Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA), power factor testing, and related assessments.Provide recommendations for maintenance strategies, risk mitigation, and lifecycle management.Support project prioritization and scoping efforts using asset health insights.Collaborate with transformer SMEs, craft and maintenance teams, and asset management engineers.Translate complex technical findings into clear, actionable guidance for diverse stakeholders.Perform periodic field visits for onsite scoping or technical support (not a daily requirement).Support power-transformer asset health, reliability, and lifecycle maintenance.Review transformer health information and help make technical recommendations.Help interpret oil/gas analysis and other transformer condition information.Provide technical support around transformer modifications and capital work.Provide light program/task oversight, such as ensuring materials are ordered and activities stay on track.Primarily office-based, with occasional field support that could be around one day per week or every other week, depending on needs.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE5+ years of experience with hands-on technical experience with large power transformers (large power transformer health, maintenance, diagnostics, and field/application issues).Demonstrated experience in transformer diagnostics and condition assessment.Strong analytical skills, including the ability to work with large data sets.Electric Utilities or Power Transformer Manufacturing experience • Open to travel around the Carolinas once every other week.
NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCEExperience supporting asset health, reliability, or lifecycle management programs. xzbcwsv Familiarity with industry-standard transformer testing tools and methodologies.