Generation Operator I - Anclote

Duke Energy•Holiday, FL

4d•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 Anclote Station. To qualify, the incumbent must have been qualified as a journeyman operator at a combustion turbine combined cycle, coal, oil, trash recycle, nuclear, or natural gas 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 achieve 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, perform board watch, conduct plant rounds, assess plant equipment and systems, and perform 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) required, 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

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

Training and instructional assignments in board watch (monitor and maintain plant parameters in accordance design basis; spot emergency conditions; protect individual safety and plant equipment integrity at all times; coordinate unit dispatch with unit control centers; stay engaged with portfolio management in order to sustain system requirements)
Performance of routine site rounds
Maintenance of the control center log
Ensuring that proper LOTO procedures are performed as directed
Coordination with operations of the work of maintenance personnel, to include vendor and Company maintenance personnel
Training and instructional assignments in basic, fundamental troubleshooting and repair of Plant, FGD, and WWT equipment
Identification of equipment that needs journeyman repair, and the contacting of station leadership to prepare work orders for that work
Training and instructional assignments in water chemistry duties such as water softener operation, demineralizer operation, polisher operation, sampling, analysis, and the routine performance of analyzer calibrations