Facilities & Equipment Maintenance Tech III

Duke Energy; South Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy in South Carolina is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to perform electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and related mechanical work across site facilities. You will execute PMs, repairs, and installations to keep critical systems running safely and efficiently.

The role requires hands-on experience with electrical and plumbing systems, knowledge of safety practices, and the ability to work on-call as needed.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required with broad maintenance skills.
• Technical degree preferred with related trade experience.
• Experience in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and facility systems.

Responsibilities

• Electrical requests/repairs in Site Services facilities.
• Plumbing repairs or upgrades in kitchens, labs, restrooms, offices.
• Maintain data center equipment electrical distribution and HVAC.
• PMs and repairs on doors, sirens, lab equipment, and engines.
• Operate lifting/rigging equipment and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing repairs

HVAC systems

Data center support

Safety compliance

On-call duties

Education

High School/GED degree

Technical degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CAD drawings

Manufacturers manuals

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.

Position Summary

Perform maintenance and repair of non-power block systems structure and components to support site operation. Perform maintenance and repair of facilities and equipment to support the site. Ensure maintenance and repair activities are performed in the most cost-effective and timely manner to maintain a good working environment for site employees. Some examples of responsibilities include commercial electrical and plumbing, potable water system, sewer systems, non-power block systems structures and components, HVAC systems, electrical infrastructure, IT data center support systems, fire protection systems and equipment, maintenance and repair of site tools and equipment, Emergency Sirens, lab fume hoods, eye wash stations, wood working, commercial and industrial doors and on call duty.

Many of these positions have State Licenses/Certifications in their respective disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Electrical: Responsible for any electrical requests/repairs in Site Services owned facilities.
• Plumbing: All plumbing repairs or upgrades in kitchens, labs, restrooms, office areas.
• Sewer Systems: To include Sewage Ejectors, Lift Stations.
• Compressors: To include repair/replacement and PM’s.
• Eye Wash Units: Testing and PM’s on Plant Eye Wash Stations.
• Refrigeration Units: Maintenance & Repair to all refrigeration units.
• Doors: Maintenance and repair Plant & Facility Doors to include Fire Doors.
• Data Center (x2): Manage and maintain all upgrades/ repairs to Data Center Equipment Electrical Distribution, HVAC and Support systems.
• Shop/Lab Equipment: PM & Repairs to Shop/Lab equipment on site.
• Lifting/Rigging Equipment & Testing: Maintenance of hoist related equipment.
• Siren Maintenance: Perform PM’s, Repairs, and Testing of all Siren Equipment.
• Installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair on floors, walls, ceilings, doors, windows, furniture, cabinets, shelves, tables, kitchen equipment, and minor roof repair.
• Installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on mechanical components including but not limited to fire protection sprinkler systems, air lines, pumps, motors and valves.
• Installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on electrical systems and components, including but not limited to inside lighting, security lighting, emergency lighting, panel board wiring, etc.
• Installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, PM’s and repair on HVAC systems and components including but not limited to condensing fan motor replacement, compressor replacement and total unit change outs.
• Installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs on mechanical plumbing components including but not limited to, sewage ejectors and lift stations, back flow preventers and flow meters, composite sample systems, fire protection systems, pump, valve and piping repairs and replacement.
• Installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs on Remote sampling sites and equipment, Alert notification equipment, nuclear emergency response equipment (FLEX, B 5B).
• Bulk responsibilities for this position are to be Electrical, Plumbing or HVAC SME.

Required/Basic Qualifications

• High School/GED degree
• 3 years related work experience

Desired Qualifications

• Technical degree
• In addition to desired degree, 5 years related work experience
• Plumbing contractor and/or Licensed Electrical Contractor and/or HVAC Certification and/or CDL license

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using basic computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook/email, etc.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills with customers, vendors, management and supporting personnel
• Experience performing maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on mechanical and electrical components in an industrial or commercial application
• Experience performing installation maintenance and troubleshooting and repairs of electrical systems and components including but not limited to inside lighting, general building wiring, emergency lighting and outside lighting.
• Experience performinginstallation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs on electrical equipment with voltages ranging from 115 volts to 600 volts
• Proficient in the use of manufactures manuals, drawings and procedures
• Experience performing maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on mechanical components including but not limited to air compressors, air lines, piping, pumps, motors and valves.
• Experience performing installation maintenance and troubleshooting and repairs of electrical systems and components including but not limited to inside lighting, general building wiring, emergency lighting and outside lighting.
• Forklift operation experience
• Previous Nuclear Plant experience
• Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills
• Currently hold a Class III driver's license (DOT)
• Experience operating heavy Equipment
• Hold or have held a commercial contractor's License in the required discipline. ( electrical, HVAC, Plumbing)
• Qualified Crane Operator
• Experience performing oversight of vendor work force at a Nuclear Facility

Working Conditions

Onsite Mobility Classification – Work will be performed at a company facility. On-site employees are also required to live within a reasonable daily commute to their assigned work location, not greater than 50 miles one way. Vary from extreme cold to hot temps as well as working at heights, confined spaces and at night.

Specific Requirements

Valid driver's license Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Ability to have Nuclear plant Access and Radiation worker clearance

Travel Requirements

Not required

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

Provided (as applicable)

No Represented/Union Position

No Represented/Union Position

No Visa Sponsored 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.

PLEASE NOTE THAT IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST POSSESS ALL OF THE BASIC/REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS.

Diversity & Inclusion

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