CT Tech I, II, III

Duke Energy•Belton, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The CT Tech is responsible for following approved procedures for the start-up, shutdown, normal operations, monitoring, servicing, and maintenance of equipment systems at the Combustion Turbine facility. The position requires familiarity with emergency procedures for abnormal operation and adherence to site safety procedures, including Lock Out Tag Out and the use of personal protective equipment. The technician maintains plant equipment, troubleshoots, repairs, and calibrates equipment, monitors performance through testing and analysis, reports variances, and performs inventory duties. The role requires the ability to handle responsibilities with minimal supervision. The position is performed onsite at a company facility and involves field work in a Combustion Turbine Cycle facility. Work schedules may vary and require shift work, frequent overtime, and work on weekends, nights, and holidays. Employees must be able to respond on short notice to planned, unplanned, or emergency site events. The role may require approximately 5–15% travel for training and to assist other Duke Energy Carolinas Combustion Turbine sites. The position includes exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust, humidity, and electromagnetic fields, and requires working at heights, on suspended work platforms, and in confined spaces. A respirator is required, along with a physical and respirator fit test annually or as needed. A 325-pound weight restriction applies as an essential job function for safe use of weight-rated equipment. The role requires a valid driver’s license and successful completion of EEI’s Plant Operator Selection System (POSS), Power Plant Maintenance Selection System (MASS), a Power Plant Physical Abilities Assessment, and a medical physical including respirator fit testing. Employees must be able to complete the required levels of the Employee Development and Qualification Program. Employment sponsorship is not offered; the position requires authorization to work lawfully in the United States without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future. The position is not represented by a union.

Requirements

Technical or Associate degree and 2 years of related work experience; alternatively, a high school diploma or GED and 2 years of related work experience.
Proficiency with computers, software applications, plant work management software, and 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.
Ability to complete required levels of Employee Development and Qualification Program training.
Ability to work around equipment that generates electromagnetic fields (EMF).
Able to wear a respirator and successfully complete physical and respirator fit tests annually or as needed.
Able to work at heights, from suspended work platforms, and in confined spaces.
Able to meet the job’s 325-pound weight restriction for safe use of weight-rated equipment.
Ability to work variable shift schedules, frequent overtime, weekends, nights, and holidays, and respond on short notice to site events.
Ability to work onsite at the assigned company facility and live within a reasonable daily commute, not greater than 50 miles one way.
Ability to travel approximately 5–15%.

Nice To Haves

Additional years of experience with combustion turbine technology; this experience is preferred 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 start-up, shutdown, normal operations, monitoring, servicing, and maintenance of Combustion Turbine facility equipment systems.
Know and follow emergency procedures during abnormal operating conditions.
Adhere to location safety procedures, including Lock Out Tag Out and use of personal protective equipment.
Maintain plant equipment; troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate equipment.
Monitor equipment performance through testing and analysis and report variances.
Perform inventory duties.
Work around equipment that generates electromagnetic fields.
Handle job responsibilities with minimal supervision.
Respond on short notice to planned, unplanned, or emergency site events.
Travel for training and to assist other Duke Energy Carolinas Combustion Turbine sites when required.