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This position is responsible for following approved procedures, for the start-up, shutdown, normal operations, monitoring, servicing, and maintenance of all equipment systems at the Combustion Turbine facility. Must be familiar with emergency procedures to follow during periods of abnormal operation. Accountabe for knowing and adhering to all location safety procedures including red tagging and personal protective equipment. Performs maintenance of plant equipment; troubleshoots, repairs, and calibrates equipment. Monitors equipment performance through test, analysis, and report variances. Performs inventory duties. Must be capable of handling required responsibilities with minimum supervision.

Responsibilities

Responsible for operations, maintenance and balance of plant functions required at the Combustion Turbine facility.

Perform operation, planned and unplanned maintenance on substation equipment at the Combustion Turbine facility.

Perform and follow Lock-Out-Tag-Out procedures on equipment such as HRSGs, steam turbines, gas turbines, pumps valves, chillers and high voltage equipment

Performs record keeping duties concerning Environmental, Health & Safety records, spreadsheets and documents.

Able to make repairs to steam turbine auxiliary, prime movers and balance of plant equipment at a Combustion Turbine facility

Ability to read and understand technical OEM manuals, recommendations and warranty agreements

Support and follow safety guidelines, policies and procedures.

Ability to operate, troubleshoot and maintain water treatment facilities such as reverse osmosis, demineralizers; and perform chemical treatment for necessary equipment

Perform and monitor combustion turbine plant equipment through normal operations, testing and emergency type events

Must have general mechanical and electrical skills and knowledge to troubleshoot, maintain and operate a combustion turbine site

Perform inventory duties, generating spare parts lists, min/max levels and revising inventory lists as required

Ability to read and understand technical mechanical, civil, electrical drawings

General knowledge and ability to perform high voltage switching

Required/Basic Qualifications

Technical or Associates Degree

2 years of related work experience

In Lieu of Technical or Associates Degree, HS Diploma/GED and 2 years of related experience

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Must be proficient with computers, software applications and plant work management software and tools such as Microsoft packages that include word, excel, power point. In addition, experience with maintenance management systems such as Maximo, Passport or equivalent.

Must have the ability to work within a team oriented environment and demonstrated team interface skills.

Additional years of experience with combustion turbine technology is preferred and will be given preference over other power industry experience.

Experience with large heavy gas turbine and steam turbine supplier technologies

High voltage and substation maintenance and troubleshooting experience.

Experience with mechanical and electronic field testing equipment

Experience with digital control systems, programmable logic controllers, and multi-fueled technologies

Experience with heavy equipment rigging and a combustion turbine site with heavy equipment.

Knowledge of heavy lifting cranes and rigging requirements.

Working Conditions

Frequent overtime including weekend work and holidays.

Able to work/respond on short notice to support planned/unplanned/emergency site events.

Work schedule could vary between 5x8s, 4x10s and may require shift work.

Required to wear a respirator and must be able to successfully complete a physical and respirator fit test on annual or as needed basis.

Must be able to work at heights, from suspended work platforms and in confined spaces.

This position requires field work in a Combustion Turbine Cycle facility which includes exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust and humidity.

Willing to travel approximately 5-10% for training and assist other Duke Energy Carolinas Combustion Turbine sites when required.

Exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF).

Specific Requirements

Must have a valid drivers license

Must successfully complete EEIs Plant Operator Selection System (POSS), and Power Plant Maintenance Selection System (MASS)

Must successfully complete a Power Plant Physical Abilities Assessment

Required to pass a medical physical including a respirator fit test

Ability to successfully complete levels of Employee Development and Qualification Program training.

Ability to work around equipment that generates electromagnetic fields (EMF).

This position contains a weight restriction of 325 pounds as an essential function of the job. The purpose of this restriction is to ensure that all weight rated equipment is used in an appropriate and safe manner within maximum allowed weight loading.

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable) Yes

Represented/Union Position No

Visa Sponsored Position No

Posting Expiration Date

Friday, October 11, 2024

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.

Plant Retirement Acknowledgement

Hamlet NC Richmond Co CT PlantProposed Retirement Date:N/A

By submitting a job application for this position you acknowledge the following:

I acknowledge that the plant associated with this position is forecasted to retire by the retirement date listed above which date is subject to change based on business needs. I also acknowledge and agree that, to ensure an effective transition for the plant retirement, I will not be eligible to participate in the job opportunities posting on the Companys portal or to otherwise obtain another internal position with the Company for four (4) years or until notified otherwise by the Company following the plant retirement, at which time I will be considered eligible for other internal opportunities based on business needs and my job performance and skillset. My employment will remain at will at all times, and I retain the right to resign at any time or to be terminated by the Company for any lawful reason.

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