Generation Tech Trainee, Gen Tech I, Gen Tech II-SMC - Electrical

Duke Energy•Crystal River, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position maintains plant equipment and systems at Power Generation facilities. The incumbent troubleshoots, repairs, and performs predictive and preventive maintenance on plant equipment; monitors equipment performance through testing and analysis; reports variances; and supports efficient station operations. Work must comply with company Environmental, Health and Safety guidelines, procedures, policies, and expectations. Successful incumbents can work independently with minimal supervision. Depending on the successful applicant’s qualifications, the hiring manager may fill the position at a higher level within the job hierarchy. The role involves maintenance, repair, installation, inspection, and testing of facility equipment, systems, and components in the incumbent’s journeyman discipline(s). It includes work on steam turbines, combustion turbines, generators, auxiliary and balance-of-plant equipment, and other power-generation systems. The position is onsite at a company facility, with field work at Power Generation facilities and travel to support Duke Energy sites. Employees must live within a reasonable daily commute of their assigned location, no greater than 50 miles one way. Overtime, including weekends and holidays, and short-notice response to planned, unplanned, or emergency site events may be required. The work may involve respirator use, heights, suspended work platforms, confined spaces, heat, cold, noise, dust, humidity, and electromagnetic fields.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Generation Tech Trainee: Journeyman Electrical skill.
Generation Tech I: Journeyman Electrical skill and progression-level proficiency in one additional discipline, such as Mechanic/Journeyman Certified Welder Mechanic or Instrument & Controls; 1.5 years of related experience.
Generation Tech II: Journeyman Mechanic or Journeyman Certified Welder Mechanic skill and progression-level proficiency in two additional disciplines; 3 years of related experience.
In lieu of an Electrical journeyman skill, two years of military experience, a technical school certificate, or a combination of training and experience in related disciplines will be considered.
Ability to successfully complete all levels of the GT Development Program.
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 wear a respirator and successfully complete a physical and respirator fit test annually or as needed.
Ability to work overtime, including weekends and holidays, and respond on short notice to planned, unplanned, or emergency site events.
Must live within 50 driving miles of the primary work location.
Must be able to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Vocational, technical, or military training in electrical, instrumentation, mechanical, and/or operations disciplines.
Additional experience with gas-fired boiler technology; this is preferred over other power-industry experience.
Experience with mechanical and electronic test equipment.
Experience with heavy-equipment rigging and knowledge of heavy-lifting cranes and rigging requirements.
Proficiency with computers, software applications, and plant work-management software.
Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Experience with maintenance-management systems such as Maximo or equivalent.
Competent use of design drawings, electrical and instrumentation prints, and technical manuals.
Experience working with maintenance equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
Ability to utilize a variety of computer software programs.

Responsibilities

Install, repair, and maintain facility equipment, systems, and components in the journeyman discipline(s) held by the incumbent.
Troubleshoot, maintain, and operate plant equipment using a foundation of mechanical maintenance skills and knowledge.
Perform corrective and preventive maintenance tasks, including preventive tasks based on predetermined checklists.
Interpret design drawings, O&M manuals, P&ID drawings, schematics, and technical specifications to locate and diagnose problems in plant equipment, components, and systems.
Replace worn, damaged, or failed equipment and components in support of facility operations.
Perform emergency repairs to systems, equipment, and components.
Record equipment conditions before and after repairs.
Perform installation, maintenance, and operation work involving turbines, generators, and associated auxiliary equipment.
Assist Engineering with modifications and revisions to plant systems, equipment, and components.
Conduct required inspections and post-maintenance testing, complete work packages, and ensure systems, equipment, and components are returned to operational condition.
Assist other employees with maintenance tasks and provide technical support for the work.
Maintain accountability for company property, including tools and maintenance equipment.
Perform and follow Lock-Out-Tag-Out procedures on equipment, including turbines, generators, pumps, valves, chillers, coolers, and high-voltage equipment.
Make repairs to steam-turbine and combustion-turbine auxiliary, prime-mover, and balance-of-plant equipment at Power Generation facilities.
Complete all work in accordance with company Environmental, Health and Safety guidelines, policies, procedures, and expectations.
Travel to and support Duke Energy Power Generation sites, and respond on short notice to planned, unplanned, or emergency site events as needed.