Generation Technician Trainee, Gen Tech I and II (Instrumentation and Controls)

Duke Energy Corporation•Clearwater, FL

About The Position

This position is responsible for the maintenance of plant equipment and systems at Power Generation facilities. Incumbents will be responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and performing predictive and preventive maintenance on plant equipment. Additional responsibilities include monitoring equipment performance through testing and analysis and for reporting variances. Supports the efficient operations of the station as needed. All work is done in compliance with the Company Environmental, Health and Safety guidelines, procedures, policies and expectations. Successful incumbents will have the ability to work independently and with minimum supervision.

Requirements

GT Trainee- must possess a journeyman skill in the instrumentation and controls discipline.
GT 1 - Must possess a Journeyman I&C skill AND possess progression level proficiency in one additional discipline (e.g. Electrical or Mechanical). 1.5 years related experience.
GT 2- Must possess a Journeyman I&C skill AND possess progression level proficiency in two additional disciplines (e.g., Electrical and Mechanical). 3 years related experience.
In lieu of a I&C journeyman skill, 2-years of military experience or technical school certificate; or combination of training and experience in the related disciplines will be considered.
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Must successfully complete EEI's Plant Operator Selection System (POSS), and Power Plant Maintenance Selection System (MASS) at the I&C level.
Must have a valid driver's license
Required to pass a medical physical including a respirator fit test.
Ability to successfully complete levels of Employee Development and Qualification Program training
Cannot be impaired by colorblindness.
This position contains a weight restriction of 275 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.
Ability to successfully complete all levels of the GT Development Program.
Ability to work around equipment that generates electromagnetic fields (EMF).

Nice To Haves

Vocational, technical or military training in electrical, instrumentation, and/or mechanical discipline.
Additional years of experience with gas fired boiler technology is preferred and will be given preference over other power industry experience.
Experience with mechanical and electronic test equipment
Experience with heavy equipment rigging.
Knowledge of heavy lifting cranes and rigging requirements.
Must be proficient with computers, software applications and plant work management software
Able to utilize tools such as Microsoft packages that include Word, Excel, Power Point. In addition, experience with maintenance management systems such as Maximo or equivalent.
Competently utilize design drawings, electrical and instrumentation prints, and technical manuals.
Utilize a variety of computer software programs.
Experience working with maintenance equipment, hand tools, and power tools.

Responsibilities

Responsible for performing the installation, repair and maintenance to facility equipment, systems and components in the journeyman discipline(s) held by incumbent.
Must have a solid foundation of instrumentation and controls (I&C) maintenance skills and knowledge to troubleshoot, maintain and operate plant equipment.
Performs corrective and preventive tasks.
Interprets design drawings and O&M manuals in locating and diagnosing trouble in plant equipment, components and systems.
Replaces worn damaged or failed equipment and components in support of facility operations.
Perform emergency repairs to systems, equipment and components.
Record the as-found condition as well as the repaired condition.
Experience with turbine, generator and associated auxiliary equipment maintenance and operation.
Assists Engineering with modifications/revisions to plant systems, equipment and/or components.
Demonstrates and conducts any required inspections/post-maintenance testing of systems, equipment and components as necessary to complete work packages and ensures systems, equipment and components are returned to operational conditions.
Assists other employees in the performance of all maintenance tasks. Provides technical support for this work.
Maintains accountability of property, including tools and maintenance equipment.
Performs Preventive Maintenance tasks, following predetermined checklists in the performance of preventive maintenance.
Understands and utilizes a variety of hand tools, power tools, measurement and test equipment in the performance of duties.
Utilizes P&ID drawings, schematics, and technical specifications in locating and diagnosing trouble in components, equipment, and systems.
Perform and follow Lock-Out-Tag-Out procedures on equipment such as steam turbines, combustion turbines, generators, pumps valves, chillers, coolers and high voltage equipment
Able to make repairs to steam turbine and combustion turbine auxiliary, prime movers 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.