RRE O&M I/E Tech I

Duke Energy Corporation•Mooresboro, NC

21h•Onsite

About The Position

This multiskilled role 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 position 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 all site safety procedures, including red tagging and personal protective equipment requirements. The role also performs plant equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and calibration. Work is performed onsite at a company facility, 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. The work may involve shift work, frequent weekends and holidays, exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust, humidity, and electromagnetic fields, and availability for emergency response. The position requires successful completion of training and an employee development and qualifications program.

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 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 training.
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 325-pound weight restriction, which applies to 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 throughout the power plant, including entering vessels or equipment with limited access.
Ability to work frequent weekends and holidays; shift work may be required.
Ability to work in potentially high-stress situations and 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 2-year technical degree.
Four years of demonstrated ICE-related work experience.
Experience and/or training with Ovation/WDPF control systems and/or PLCs.
Demonstrated experience and ability to monitor and troubleshoot fluid-system equipment, 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 activities.
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 plant equipment and systems start-up, shutdown, normal operation, monitoring, servicing, and maintenance.
Follow emergency procedures during abnormal operating conditions.
Know and adhere to site safety procedures, including red tagging and personal protective equipment requirements.
Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate plant equipment.
Complete required training and participate in specialty team training, including Fire Brigade, Confined Space, Rescue, Hazmat, and First Responder training.
Attend training classes and successfully complete the employee development and qualifications program (EDQP).
Be available for emergency response as needed.