Engineering Technologist III/Sr. Engineering Technologist

Duke Energy Corporation; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy seeks an environmental regulatory support specialist to provide CEMS and process monitoring expertise for generating facilities in the Carolinas, ensuring EPA method compliance, emissions testing, and regulatory reporting.

The role emphasizes independent problem solving, collaboration with operations, and coordination of stack tests, data quality assurance, and timely submissions to support the company's environmental goals.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Engineering Technology required.
• Minimum 5 years related work experience for Engineering Technologist III path.
• Alternate requirement: High School/GED with 9 years related experience.
• For Senior level, 8 years related work experience or 12 years with no degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and regulatory support to generating facilities.
• Support environmental regulatory compliance for CEMS and related monitoring.
• Coordinate with regulators and ensure timely submittals.

Education

Associates degree in Engineering Technology

8 years related work experience

High School/GED + 9 year(s) related work experience

Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology

Job description

More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.

Build an exciting, rewarding career with us - help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.

Depending upon the desired qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy.

Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical and regulatory support to generating facilities in the Carolinas service area. The primary environmental compliance subject areas for this support are Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS), process control monitoring systems, stack emissions testing, and regulatory reporting requirements.

General responsibilities include:

• Safely support environmental regulatory compliance for electric generating facilities in the Carolinas service area, focusing on compliance CEMS and process CEMS at Carolinas Generating Stations.
• Provide technical expertise regarding USEPA Emission Test Methods, legacy Acid Rain and New Source Performance Standard CEMS (SO2, NOx, CO2, CO, O2, Flow), Mercury Continuous Emissions Monitors (MCEMS) & Sorbent Traps, and Particulate Matter Continuous Emissions Monitors (PMCEMS). This is the third level of the non-Engineer degreed technical support role job classification. Engineering Technologist provides technical expertise to solve more complex problems and leadership skills to provide oversight and direction of work in a specific area of expertise, with limited supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and the ability to work with a high degree of independence.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day CEMS compliance support and oversight, ensure the reliable transfer of signals to/from the Data Acquisition and Handling System (DAHS), and ensure DAHS programming satisfies regulatory standards and operational needs.
• Work Management: Collaborate with facility operations and project management to implement preventive maintenance, resolve corrective maintenance, and coordinate improvements.
• Stack Tests: Coordinate tests with station operations, ensure facility equipment protection and contractor safety, and verify compliant procedures are followed.
• Regulatory Submittals: Quality assure emissions data, prepare reports, and verify report content and calculations prior to submittal.
• Serves as subject matter expert for technical programs and compliance issues supporting company's environmental goals, strategies, programs, and processes.
• Develops and maintains procedures and programs to assist facilities in complying with environmental laws and regulations.
• Tracks regulatory changes, legislative activities and industry standards and identifies needed changes to facility’s compliance programs.
• Works with federal, state and local regulatory authorities to interpret regulations and laws.
• Represents Duke Energy on various internal/external industry committees and teams.
• Provide regulatory-required and internal environmental reports.
• Develop environmental training programs and support facility work management process.
• Participates in preparation and negotiation of facility permits with federal, state and local authorities.
• Assists with communication and implementation of facility permit requirements.
• Works with others to update various facility regulatory plans and documents while minimizing impacts to operational activities.
• Supports accomplishment of work unit goals and enhances company reputation through effective planning, organizing, communicating and scheduling of environmental work activities.
• Supports the department’s routine and special projects in order to accomplish business objectives
• Strives to continually develop and improve job-related, technical knowledge and skills to ensure that department expectations are met.
• Provides deep technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems in area of expertise.
• Ensures accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities.
• Independently prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches.
• Conducts engineering and related studies.
• Strives to continually improve job-related, technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance.
• Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities.
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
• Maintains accurate records and files.
• Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.

Required/Basic Qualifications

Engineering Technologist III

• Associates degree in Engineering Technology
• 5 years related work experience
• In lieu of Associates degree(s) AND 8 year(s) related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND 9 year(s) related work experience

Senior Engineering Technologist

• Associates degree in Engineering Technology
• 8 years related work experienceIn lieu of Associates degree(s) AND 8 year(s) related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND 12 year(s) related work experience

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Technology

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience installing, operating, and maintaining CEMS equipment including use of PLCs, Data Loggers, and Data Acquisition System software (CEMLink and Stackvision).
• Familiar with environmental regulations regarding air emissions monitoring, including air emissions EPA Test Methods and monitoring performance specifications applicable to the electric generation industry.
• Experience with emissions database quality assurance and regulatory reporting.
• Familiar with computer networks and the use of MODBUS TCPIP protocol.
• Experience in instrument integration and maintenance.
• Knowledge of power generation processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and successfully complete them within specified timeframes.
• Good communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills with a customer-oriented focus.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Good written and oral communication skills

Working Conditions

• "Field Support employee" WorkSmart classification
• Environment includes both office and power plant locations.
• Work environment includes both office and power plant locations with exposure to operating machinery, heat, cold, noise, dust, and humidity. Includes occasional work in hard to reach, elevated locations and restricted spaces in all types of weather conditions.
• Occasional & mildly strenuous physical activity (lifting <40 pounds, extensive walking on uneven surfaces, climbing stairs/ladders, etc.)
• Ability to work on rotating basis for on call after hours and weekends

Travel Requirements

25-50%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

No

Represented/Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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