CT Tech I, II, III

Duke Energy Corporation•Belton, SC

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The CT Tech is responsible for following approved procedures for startup, shutdown, normal operations, monitoring, servicing, and maintenance of equipment systems at a Combustion Turbine facility. The position requires familiarity with emergency procedures for abnormal operations and adherence to site safety procedures, including Lock Out Tag Out and the use of personal protective equipment. The technician performs equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and calibration; monitors equipment performance through testing and analysis; reports variances; and performs inventory duties. The role requires handling responsibilities with minimal supervision. The position is onsite at a company facility and involves field work in a Combustion Turbine Cycle facility. Work schedules may vary and include shift work, frequent overtime, weekends, night shifts, and holidays. The employee must be available on short notice for planned, unplanned, or emergency site events and may travel for training or to support other Duke Energy Carolinas Combustion Turbine sites. The role includes exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust, humidity, and electromagnetic fields, and requires work at heights, on suspended platforms, and in confined spaces. Respirator use and passing a medical physical and respirator fit test are required. A 325-pound weight restriction applies as an essential job function. The position requires a technical or associate degree and two years of related work experience, or a high school diploma/GED and two years of related work experience in lieu of a degree. Candidates must pass the specified selection systems, physical abilities assessment, and medical physical, and complete Employee Development and Qualification Program training. Relocation assistance may be provided, as applicable.

Requirements

Technical or associate degree and two years of related work experience; alternatively, a high school diploma/GED and two years of related work experience in lieu of a degree.
Proficiency with computers, software applications, plant work management software, and tools, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Experience with work management systems such as Maximo, Passport, or equivalent.
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and demonstrated team interface skills.
Valid driver's license.
Successfully complete EEI's Plant Operator Selection System (POSS) and Power Plant Maintenance Selection System (MASS).
Successfully complete a Power Plant Physical Abilities Assessment.
Pass a medical physical, including a respirator fit test, and complete respirator fit testing annually or as needed.
Ability to complete levels of Employee Development and Qualification Program training.
Ability to work around equipment that generates electromagnetic fields (EMF).
Ability to work at heights, from suspended work platforms, and in confined spaces.
Ability to meet the position's 325-pound weight restriction.
Ability to work variable shifts, frequent overtime, weekends, night shifts, and holidays, and respond on short notice to site events.
Willingness to travel approximately 5–10% for training and assistance at other combustion turbine sites; the posting also lists travel requirements of 5–15%.
Ability to work onsite within a reasonable daily commute of no more than 50 miles one way.

Nice To Haves

Additional years of experience with combustion turbine technology; preference is given over other power industry experience.
Experience with large heavy-frame gas turbine and steam turbine supplier technologies.
High-voltage and substation equipment 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 at a combustion turbine site or equivalent.
Knowledge of heavy-lifting cranes and rigging requirements.

Responsibilities

Follow approved procedures for startup, shutdown, normal operation, monitoring, servicing, and maintenance of equipment systems at the Combustion Turbine facility.
Follow emergency procedures during abnormal operations.
Know and adhere to site safety procedures, including Lock Out Tag Out and personal protective equipment requirements.
Maintain plant equipment; troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate equipment.
Monitor equipment performance through testing and analysis, and report variances.
Perform inventory duties.
Handle required responsibilities with minimal supervision.
Respond on short notice to planned, unplanned, and emergency site events.
Travel for training and to assist other Duke Energy Carolinas Combustion Turbine sites when required.