Gas Gen Training Tech - Operations

Duke Energy•Belton, SC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This role supports the safe, reliable operation and maintenance of a combined cycle generation facility. The Training Technician is responsible for learning and performing equipment start-up, shutdown, monitoring, troubleshooting, repair, calibration, and routine maintenance across plant systems, including combustion turbines, steam turbine auxiliaries, water treatment systems, substation equipment, and balance-of-plant equipment. The position requires a strong safety focus, mechanical and electrical aptitude, the ability to follow procedures such as Lock-Out-Tag-Out, and the flexibility to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and respond to planned or unplanned site events. This is a hands-on role for someone who can work independently and as part of a team while building the technical knowledge needed to support plant operations. Location: Anderson County Combined Cycle Plant staff will be located at W. S. Lee Combined Cycle until the Anderson County facilities are available in 2029.

Requirements

HS Diploma/GED
Effective communication skills, both oral and written
Working knowledge of the overall operating fundamentals and principles of generating station systems, equipment and processes
Lift up to 50 pounds
Must have the ability to work within a team-oriented environment and demonstrate team interface skills.
Demonstrates basic computer skills utilizing windows applications, emails and work management software.
Demonstrates skills, attitude and ability to work safely.
Demonstrates positive work attitude, initiative and the ability to work effectively with others.
Demonstrates ability to learn quickly and work independently without the need of close supervision but can also function well in a team environment.
Must have a valid driver's license
Must successfully complete EEI's Plant Operator Selection System (POSS), and Power Plant Maintenance Selection System (MASS)
Must successfully complete a Power Plant Physical Abilities Assessment
Required to pass a medical physical including a respirator fit test
Ability to successfully complete levels of Employee Development and Qualification Program training.
Ability to work around equipment that generates electromagnetic fields (EMF).
This position contains a weight restriction of 325 pounds as an essential function of the job. The purpose of this restriction is to ensure that all weight rated equipment is used in an appropriate and safe manner within maximum allowed weight loading.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree and 2 years of related experience
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and control logic.
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, Passport or equivalent.
Additional years of experience with combustion turbine technology
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
Knowledge of heavy lifting cranes and rigging requirements.

Responsibilities

Responsible for operations, maintenance and balance of plant functions required at the facility.
Perform operation, planned and unplanned maintenance on substation equipment.
Perform and follow Lock-Out-Tag-Out procedures on equipment such as HRSGs, steam turbines, gas turbines, pumps valves, chillers and high voltage equipment
Performs record keeping duties concerning Environmental, Health & Safety records, spreadsheets and documents.
Able to make repairs to steam turbine auxiliary, 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.
Ability to operate, troubleshoot and maintain water treatment facilities such as reverse osmosis, demineralizers; and perform chemical treatment for equipment such as evaporators and HRSGs
Perform and monitor combustion and steam 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, and electrical drawings
General knowledge and ability to perform high voltage switching