Combined Cycle Operator I

Duke Energy•St. Petersburg, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Build an exciting, rewarding career with Duke Energy, a company focused on making a difference for millions of people every day. We are currently seeking qualified individuals to operate and maintain the power generating facility located at the P.L. Bartow Combined Cycle Power Plant in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Plant is a 4x1 Combined Cycle plant utilizing Siemens SGT6-5000F (WD501FD3) CTs with Ultra Low NOx burners, Duel Fuel, Power Augmentation and Evaporative Coolers. The Steam Generators are Duct Fired with Selective Catalytic Reduction for NOx removal, utilizing hydraulically actuated bypass dampers for conversion to Simple Cycle Operation during HRSG operation. This position requires the incumbent to have been qualified as a control board operator at a power generation station (journeyman operator) and be able to demonstrate a progression skill level of competence from selected journeyman tasks in the Instrumentation and Control (I&C), Mechanical and Electrical maintenance fields. This is referred to as a Maintenance Progression. The incumbent will be required to provide safe and reliable start-up, operation and continuous monitoring of HRSGs, electric generators, steam and electrical distribution systems, steam turbines, and auxiliary equipment. Must be able to monitor continuous control process in both a control room environment and physical plant inspection to ensure the normal operation of the plant. Must be able to make necessary equipment adjustments, log significant observations, record daily meter readings and maintain daily operating logs. Must also be able to understand basic chemistry and perform laboratory water analysis. The incumbent will be required to perform all maintenance progression-level tasks associated with the maintenance of the combustion turbines, steam turbine, HRSGs and the associated balance of plant equipment. The incumbent must be able to perform preventative maintenance as well as troubleshoot and perform minor repairs in Electrical Maintenance, Mechanical Maintenance, and Instrumentation & Control fields.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalent is required.
Three years directly related experience as a journeyman power station operator (solar, wind or hydro experience does not apply) required, or three years’ experience in ancillary power operations in a military context.
Will be required to complete the Operator development program.
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Must achieve test-recommended score on the Edison Electrical Institute (EEI) MASS, at the I&C level, and the POSS tests.
This position contains a weight restriction of 275 pounds as an essential function of the job.
Candidates must live within one (1) hour travel time of the plant.
Must be qualified as a Control Board Operator (i.e. Journeyman operator level skill) at a power generation station.
Must be fully competent in power station operations.
Must be well versed in the underlying theoretical applications of thermodynamics.
External Candidates must be qualified as a Combined Cycle Control Board Operator at a power generation station to be considered for the Combined Cycle Operator position.
Must possess well-developed oral and written communications skills.
Incumbent shall be a self-starter with interest in training and personal development and willing to work in a team oriented multi-discipline environment.
Vocational, technical or military training (practical and theory) in electrical, instrumentation and mechanical areas.
Excellent analysis and decision-making abilities.
Three years' experience working in a combined cycle position within a utility environment.
Complete understanding of power station water chemistry functions and applications (e.g., proper sampling, analysis, and related instrument calibrations).
Must have the ability to successfully complete the Combined Cycle Operator Development Program.

Nice To Haves

Experience in troubleshooting and correcting electrical maintenance problems, including switch gear, motors, breakers and plant wiring.
Familiarity with the usage of high-tech electronic test equipment and other precision test instruments used in identifying problems.
Experience in troubleshooting and correcting mechanical problems which include combustion turbines, steam turbines, heat recovery steam generators (HRSG), pumps, compressors, valves and various rotating equipment.
Proficiency in alignment, basic machining, rigging and equipment component inspection and repair.
Experience in troubleshooting, calibrating, repairing, tuning, and replacing sophisticated I&C equipment and components.
Ability to maintain the plant Distributed Control System (DCS) and related equipment.
Completion of extensive technical training in modern I&C work is required.

Responsibilities

Training and instructional assignments in board watch (monitor and maintain plant parameters in accordance design basis; spot emergency conditions; protect individual safety and plant equipment integrity at all times; coordinate unit dispatch with unit control centers; stay engaged with portfolio management in order to sustain system requirements), the performance of routine site rounds, the maintenance of the control center log, the ensuring that proper LOTO procedures are performed as directed, and the coordination with operations of the work of maintenance personnel, to include vendor and Company maintenance personnel.
Training and instructional assignments in basic, fundamental troubleshooting and repair of plant equipment; the identification of equipment that needs journeyman repair, and the contacting of station leadership to prepare work orders for that work.
Training and instructional assignments in water chemistry duties such as sampling, analysis, and the routine performance of analyzer calibrations.
Safe and reliable start-up, operation and continuous monitoring of HRSGs, electric generators, steam and electrical distribution systems, steam turbines, and auxiliary equipment.
Monitor continuous control process in both a control room environment and physical plant inspection to ensure the normal operation of the plant.
Make necessary equipment adjustments, log significant observations, record daily meter readings and maintain daily operating logs.
Understand basic chemistry and perform laboratory water analysis.
Perform all maintenance progression-level tasks associated with the maintenance of the combustion turbines, steam turbine, HRSGs and the associated balance of plant equipment.
Perform preventative maintenance as well as troubleshoot and perform minor repairs in Electrical Maintenance, Mechanical Maintenance, and Instrumentation & Control fields.
Troubleshoot and correct electrical maintenance problems, including switch gear, motors, breakers and plant wiring.
Use high-tech electronic test equipment and other precision test instruments used in identifying problems.
Troubleshoot and correct mechanical problems which include combustion turbines, steam turbines, heat recovery steam generators (HRSG), pumps, compressors, valves and various rotating equipment.
Perform alignment, basic machining, rigging and equipment component inspection and repair.
Troubleshoot, calibrate, repair, tune, and replace sophisticated I&C equipment and components.
Maintain plant equipment and components.
Maintain the plant Distributed Control System (DCS) and related equipment.
Comply with safety standards and environmental regulations.
Ensure operational efficiency and unit reliability.