Combined Cycle Operator I, II, or III (CCO I, II, III)

Duke Energy Corporation•Bartow, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Build an exciting, rewarding career with Duke Energy, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits. This role is more than a career; it's a chance to make a difference in people's lives by helping to make a difference for millions of people every day.

Requirements

Journeyman operator level skill.
Ability to successfully complete the RREF Development Program for Combined Cycle Operators.
Experience in troubleshooting and correcting electrical, mechanical and I&C problems.
Fully competent in power station operations.
Well versed in the underlying theoretical applications of thermodynamics.
Complete understanding of power station water chemistry functions and applications (e.g., proper sampling, analysis, and related instrument calibrations).
Worked as a journeyman operator at either a combustion turbine (simple or combined cycle), coal, oil, nuclear or natural gas power station. (Solar, wind or hydro experience does not apply).
Possess military experience/technical school training (e.g., ancillary power operations), or, previous work experience equivalent to a journeyman skill that may be assessed at a Journeyman level.
Valid Florida driver’s license.
Successful completion of the Power Plant Maintenance Selection System (MASS) Test at the Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) level.
Successful completion of the Plant Operator Selection System (POSS) Test.
Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

The hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy depending upon the qualifications of the successful applicant.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, and safely and efficiently operate, the generating units at the respective Power Station, to include HRSGs and all associated balance of plant equipment.
Achieve the minimal level of required operations skill tasks in the operation of the Power Station.
Perform duties in water chemistry.
Successfully complete the Regulated and Renewable Energy Florida (RREF) Development Program and progress to a CCO III level.
Demonstrate elements of a progression skill level of competence from selected journeyman tasks in electrical, instrumentation and controls (I&C), and mechanical fields (Operator Maintenance Qualification) within approximately 18 months.
Comply with all requirements under the training program, including training timelines and periodic performance assessments.
Be available for call-out responsibilities and work all hours as needed, day or night, weekends, or holidays, and in all weather conditions.
Travel and stay overnight to various locations and work/respond on short notice to support planned/unplanned/emergency site events.