Civil Hydro Tech I - Cowans Ford

Duke Energy Corporation•Stanley, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Civil Hydro Tech I position at Duke Energy is an opportunity to build a rewarding career focused on making a difference in people's lives by contributing to the safe and reliable operation of Hydro facilities. The role involves performing various equipment operator duties, including operating trucks, trailers, excavators, skid steers, tractors, mowers, trash handling equipment, mobile cranes, forklifts, boats, and barges. Key responsibilities also include collecting and communicating FERC required data from dam and water conveyance instrumentation, operating flood gates and other water retaining structures during emergency situations, and conducting inspections on FERC regulated dams, underground tunnels, and waterways. Duke Energy emphasizes a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for work, and competitive pay and benefits.

Requirements

High School Diploma / GED
Basic reading, writing and math skills.
Basic computer skills.
Demonstrated initiative to take leadership roles and provide oversight of contractors.
Perform observations and assessments, coach, communicate and work as a team player.
Demonstrated active usage of human performance improvement tools - i.e. pre-job briefs, procedure adherence, STOP when unsafe/uncertain, etc.
Experience in operating trucks, tractors, fork lifts, mowers and miscellaneous other equipment.
Basic understanding and utilization of basic hand tools, including powered hand tools (drills, saws, grinders, impacts), including chain saws, weed eaters, etc.
Basic understanding of mechanical and hydraulic systems associated with equipment.
Demonstrated ability to work safely in all types of situations, including adverse weather conditions.
Instrumentation (electronic & mechanical) operation and maintenance skills so that various types of dam safety instrumentation technologies can be repaired, maintained, installed and read to support the Duke Energy Dam Safety Surveillance Monitoring Program (DSSMP).
Must have or be able to obtain Class "A" CDL driver's license.
Periodic DOT physicals.
Subject to Random Drug Screening.
Required to pass physical abilities test.
Must be able to pass the MASS testing.
Ability to work around equipment that generates electromagnetic fields (EMF).
This position contains a weight restriction of 275 pounds as an essential function of the job.
Must live within approximately 45 miles driving distance of base location.

Nice To Haves

Five years previous experience working in a related field with similar equipment and tools.
Advanced Rigging/lifting experience.
Heavy equipment operator.
Vegetation management.
Confined Space Rescue Certification.
Aerial Drone Pilot License.
Knowledgeable of FERC Compliance.

Responsibilities

Independently operate and perform minor mechanical maintenance tasks on trucks, trailers, excavators, skid steers, tractors, mowers, trash handling equipment, mobile cranes, forklifts, boats, barges, etc.
Perform reservoir, spillway, dam and public safety plan inspections/measurements/maintenance, including completion of documentation of inspections and maintenance.
Utilize computers and/or tablets to perform basic functions such as timesheet entry, complete computer based training modules, read company email, closeout work orders in Maximo, etc.
Generate, complete and reference work orders in Maximo.
Understand and use Microsoft Office tools, i.e. Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, etc.
Perform facilities maintenance, housekeeping and janitorial tasks, project support and oversite.
Understand and enforce FERC compliances relevant to the station.
Provide support, training and mentoring of developing Techs.
Communicate with internal/external customers.
Operate flood gates and other water retaining structures as required during an emergency situation.
Operate underwater and aerial drones used for inspection of flume lines, tunnels, dams, etc., including obtaining & maintaining all applicable licenses.
Obtain & maintain certifications to perform confined space rescue.
Collect and communicate FERC required data from dam and water conveyance instrumentation at Hydro facilities.