Combustion Turbine Tech I (Mechanical) – Hines Energy Center

Duke Energy Corporation•Bartow, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives. Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits. 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. Accountable 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. A Journeyman Mechanical skill is required, competency (progression level) in Electrical, I&C and operations disciplines is preferred.

Requirements

2-year college degree or technical school certificate; or 2 plus years of related experience or combustion turbine industry training or equivalent combination of training and experience
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Must possess a Journeyman Mechanical skill.
Must successfully complete EEI's Plant Operator Selection System (POSS), and Power Plant Maintenance Selection System (MASS) at I&C Level
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.

Nice To Haves

Competent (progression level) in Electrical or I&C and operations disciplines.
Experience with digital control systems (Mark 6/Ovation, T-3000, Toshiba) and programmable logic controller
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 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.
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, or equivalent.
Must have the ability to work within a team-oriented environment and demonstrated team interface skills.

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 gas turbines, pumps valves, and high voltage equipment.
Performs record keeping duties concerning Environmental, Health & Safety records, spreadsheets and documents.
Able to make repairs to 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.
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.