Lead Engineer - Transformer Subject Matter Expert

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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). This support includes both substation and mobile (portable) equipment. This support may be provided during maintenance, construction, or while equipment is in operation.

The Transformer SME provides the first 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 peers 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:

• 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)

The following is a summary of the major tasks expected to be performed by this position:

• 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.

The following are secondary roles and responsibilities to be performed by this position:

• Supports equipment commissioning.
• Provides feedback to appropriate Engineering organization on first‑time equipment deployment (Equipment…