Generation Operator I - Power Plant Control Board/Journeyman Operator

Duke Energy•Crystal River, FL

23h•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 for a Generation Operator I (GO) at Crystal River North. The incumbent must first have been qualified as a journeyman operator at a qualifying power station. Within an 18-month period, the GO will be responsible for successfully completing the FHOF Generation Operator Development Program, which includes obtaining a Maintenance Progression in electrical, instrumentation and controls, and mechanical fields. Additionally, within the 18-month period, under direct supervision and on a rotating shift schedule, the GO will be responsible for achieving minimal operations and required maintenance skills in Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) Operations, Wastewater Treatment (WWT) Operations, and all Station Laboratory duties. Failure to complete the program may result in disqualification. During this period, the GO will undergo training and job shadowing, performing tasks such as board watch, plant rounds, assessing equipment and systems, and performing Progression Maintenance tasks.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalent.
3 years directly related experience as a journeyman power station operator (solar, wind or hydro experience does not apply), or three years’ experience in ancillary power operations in a military context.
Must achieve test-recommended score on the Edison Electrical Institute (EEI) MASS, at the I&C level, and the POSS tests.
An operator journeyman level skill set is required.
Incumbent must be fully competent in power station operations.
Incumbent must also be well versed in the underlying theoretical applications of thermodynamics.
A complete understanding of power station water chemistry functions and applications (e.g., proper sampling, analysis, and related instrument calibrations) is required.
This position contains a weight restriction of 275 pounds as an essential function of the job.
Must live within one (1) hour travel time of the plant.
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Must not be impaired by colorblindness.
Must be able to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree, or the military equivalent, in a related technical field preferred.
Three years directly related experience in lieu of a technical degree is required.
Navy Nuclear Experience

Responsibilities

Monitor and maintain plant parameters in accordance with design basis.
Spot emergency conditions and protect individual safety and plant equipment integrity.
Coordinate unit dispatch with unit control centers.
Stay engaged with portfolio management to sustain system requirements.
Perform routine site rounds.
Maintain the control center log.
Ensure proper LOTO procedures are performed as directed.
Coordinate with operations the work of maintenance personnel, including vendor and Company maintenance personnel.
Perform basic, fundamental troubleshooting and repair of Plant, FGD, and WWT equipment.
Identify equipment that needs journeyman repair and contact station leadership to prepare work orders.
Perform water chemistry duties such as water softener operation, demineralizer operation, polisher operation, sampling, analysis, and routine performance of analyzer calibrations.