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 Nuclear Turbine Maintenance Technician who is a competent, skilled mechanic in all aspects of nuclear plant mechanical maintenance. Work performed requires a broad knowledge of plant mechanical maintenance fundamentals and the ability to function as part of a team while performing high-quality preventive and corrective maintenance on nuclear plant equipment to maintain optimum levels of equipment reliability. Work activities include performing disassembly/reassembly of large steam turbines, electrical generators, and other plant equipment, as well as rigging and crane operation activities.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED)
  • Valid driver’s license
  • One and one-half (1½) years of directly related experience (for Technician II)
  • Proven mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to use weight rated equipment, with max ratings ranging from 275lbs to 325lbs.
  • Basic technical writing skills
  • Basic computer skills
  • Ability to successfully pass the Power Plant Maintenance Positions Selection System (MASS) test
  • Ability to successfully pass basic Maintenance Training
  • Ability to gain and maintain nuclear access
  • Respirator Clearance/SCBA
  • Mandatory hearing protection program
  • Nuclear Pre-Access Drug Screen
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds

Nice To Haves

  • Two-year technical school degree, or equivalent experience or training (e.g., military)
  • Prior experience in rigging and lifting
  • Possess ACAD Accredited Program Qualification to operate Cab Operated Polar or Gantry Cranes to perform NUREG-0612 lifts in accordance with site specific load path procedures
  • CNC machining skills and experience
  • Basic understanding of power tool operation and precision tool usage
  • Demonstrated diagnostic and analytical skills
  • Demonstrated proficiency utilizing advanced computer skills
  • Demonstrated experience with, and support of, following safety processes administrative procedures and technical procedures
  • Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of customers in all levels of an organization
  • Demonstrated effective analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills
  • Ability to deliver superior results within allocated time through effective prioritization, scheduling, planning and execution of assigned work
  • Demonstrated the ability to work as part of a team, be a self-starter, exercise flexibility, and take personal responsibility for assigned accountabilities
  • Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing processes, regulations, responsibilities, and work environments
  • Prior nuclear power plant experience
  • Demonstrated leadership ability

Responsibilities

  • Performing disassembly/reassembly of large steam turbines, electrical generators, and other plant equipment.
  • Performing rigging and crane operation activities.
  • Performing high quality preventive and corrective maintenance on nuclear plant equipment.
  • Maintaining optimum levels of equipment reliability.
  • Supporting Duke Nuclear Fleet maintenance outages and maintenance activities.
  • Obtaining and maintaining qualifications necessary to disassemble and reassemble large steam turbines and electrical generators.
  • Working various shifts, extended hours, weekends, overtime, holidays, and being on-call to support plant needs.
  • Climbing ladders and stairs and working at elevated heights.
  • Performing physical exertion applicable to power plant maintenance such as standing, kneeling, crawling, walking, climbing, and working in tight spaces.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for growth and development
  • Recognition for your work
  • Competitive pay
  • Competitive benefits
  • Relocation Assistance Provided
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