RRE O&M I/E Tech I

Duke Energy•Mooresboro, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This multiskilled position requires qualification within the IC&E job family and qualification in two secondary skillsets—Operations and Mechanical—as outlined in FHG-PRC-NA-AD-0090. The role follows approved procedures for starting up, shutting down, operating, monitoring, servicing, and maintaining equipment and systems at a coal generating facility. The technician must know emergency procedures for abnormal operating conditions and follow location safety procedures, including red tagging and use of personal protective equipment. The position also performs plant equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and calibration. Work is performed onsite at a company facility, with employees required to live within a reasonable daily commute of no more than 50 miles one way. The power plant operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Work may involve weekend and holiday hours, potential shift work, emergency response availability, and exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust, humidity, electromagnetic fields, and high-stress situations. The role requires working throughout the plant, including at heights, on suspended platforms, and in confined or limited-access spaces. Travel requirements are 5–15%.

Requirements

Valid driver's license.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
Basic computer skills using Windows applications, email, and work management software.
Demonstrated mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation and controls (I&C) experience.
Ability to wear required safety equipment and work in confined spaces.
Ability to pass a respiratory physical and wear all required personal protective equipment.
Ability to undergo training and participate in specialty team training, including Fire Brigade, Confined Space, Rescue, Hazmat, and First Responder.
Ability to attend training classes and successfully complete an employee development and qualifications program (EDQP).
Successful completion of EEI's Power Plant Operator Selection System (POSS) and/or Maintenance Selection System (MASS).
Ability to work around equipment that generates electromagnetic fields (EMF).
Ability to meet the job's 325-pound weight restriction, which supports safe use of weight-rated equipment.
Ability to walk, bend, stoop, kneel, push, pull, climb ladders, and work in extreme heat or cold and on grating surfaces at extreme heights.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work at heights and from suspended work platforms.
Ability to work in all areas of a power plant that operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust, and humidity.
Ability to work frequent weekends and holidays and potentially work shifts.
Ability to climb ladders and stairs at various heights and enter vessels or equipment with limited access.
Ability to be available for emergency response as needed.
Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree or two-year technical degree.
Four years of demonstrated IC&E-related work experience.
Experience and/or training with Ovation/WDPF control systems and/or PLCs.
Demonstrated experience and ability to monitor and troubleshoot equipment in fluid system operation, such as pumps, valves, and boilers.
Demonstrated experience or training in computer-controlled equipment.
Demonstrated experience working with mechanical and electrical equipment.
Demonstrated skills, attitude, and ability to work safely.
Positive work attitude, initiative, and ability to work effectively with others.
Ability to learn quickly and work independently without close supervision, as well as function effectively in a team environment.
Demonstrated experience or training in hazardous material spills, fire brigade, and first responder work.
Demonstrated leadership skills and experience.
Demonstrated experience working with hand tools and standard technical shop test equipment.
Previous power plant experience.
Previous operations experience.

Responsibilities

Follow approved procedures for start-up, shutdown, normal operation, monitoring, servicing, and maintenance of plant equipment and systems.
Follow emergency procedures during abnormal operating conditions.
Know and adhere to location safety procedures, including red tagging and use of personal protective equipment.
Maintain plant equipment; troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate equipment.
Complete employee development and qualification training and participate in specialty team training.
Be available for emergency response as needed.