Gas Gen Training Tech - Maintenance

Duke Energy Corporation; Belton (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy Corporation is seeking a Plant Operator for the Anderson County Combined Cycle Plant. The selected candidate will perform electrical maintenance, troubleshoot control systems, and calibrate equipment to ensure reliable plant operation.

Responsibilities include reading OEM manuals, performing startups and shutdowns, and adhering to strict safety and environmental procedures. Willingness to travel 5-15% and operate heavy equipment is required.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Demonstrates mechanical, electrical or L&C experience.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Familiar with reading OEM manuals and technical drawings.
• Able to work safely in team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical maintenance on plant equipment (motors, breakers, transformers, relays, switchyards, contactors).
• Troubleshoot and repair instrumentation, control systems and electrical equipment.
• Troubleshoot Ovation/WDPF controls and PLCs; calibrate equipment.
• Perform cutting, torching and welding tasks; rigging and lifting operations.
• Conduct inspections and rebuilds of pumps, valves, fans, mills, compressors.
• Follow Lock-Out-Tag-Out procedures and safety programs.
• Read technical drawings and OEM manuals; operate plant systems per procedures.

Skills

Electrical experience

Mechanical experience

L&C experience

Communication skills

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Associates degree (preferred)

Tools

Maximo

Passport

Ovation / WDPF

PLC

Job description

Location

Anderson County Combined Cycle Plant staff will be located at W. S. Lee Combined Cycle until the Anderson County facilities are available in 2029.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical maintenance activities on power plant equipment, such as motors, breakers, transformers, electrical relays, switchyards, contactors, etc.
• Perform troubleshooting and repair on instrumentation, control systems and electrical systems and equipment.
• Perform troubleshooting and repair on Ovation / WDPF control systems, and/or PLCs.
• Perform calibration of equipment.
• Perform all forms of cutting, use of a torch and welding tasks.
• Perform rigging and lifting operations.
• Perform precision inspections/overhauls/rebuilds of pumps, valves, fans, mills, compressors, etc.
• Trained and knowledgeable in the safe use of hand tools, power tools and electrical maintenance equipment (e.g. hammers, sockets, electrical meters, grounds, etc.).
• Work safely and effectively in a team environment.
• Adhere to all station safety and environmental programs and procedures.
• Ability to operate station vehicles such as forklifts, tractors and trucks.
• Utilize computers and/or tablets to perform basic functions such timesheet entry, complete computer-based training modules, read company email, closeout work orders in Maximo etc.
• Check and monitor plant equipment and systems daily to ensure proper operation and detect problems as they occur. This includes checking oil levels, pressures, temperatures, flows, unusual noises, vibration, overheating, leaks, cleanliness, etc.
• Execute equipment startups and shutdowns of all major and auxiliary equipment and systems in the plant following approved operating procedures
• Able to line up systems for various modes of operation (e.g. startup, shutdown, low load, emergency, etc.)
• Inspect equipment and be able to identify problems
• Perform and follow Lock-Out-Tag-Out procedures on equipment such as HRSGs, steam turbines, gas turbines, pumps valves, chillers and high voltage equipment
• Ability to read and understand technical OEM manuals, recommendations and warranty agreements
• Ability to read and understand technical mechanical, civil, and electrical drawings

Basic Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED
• Demonstrates mechanical, electrical or l&C experience.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written
• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Working knowledge of the overall operating fundamentals and principles of generating station systems, equipment and processes
• Must have the ability to work within a team-oriented environment and demonstrate team interface skills.
• Demonstrates basic computer skills utilizing windows applications, emails and work management software.
• Demonstrates skills, attitude and ability to work safely.
• Demonstrates positive work attitude, initiative and the ability to work effectively with others.
• Demonstrates ability to learn quickly and work independently without the need of close supervision, but can also function well in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates degree and 2 years of related experience
• 5 years of demonstrated ICE related work experience
• 5 years of demonstrated mechanical 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 (pumps, valves, boilers, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience or training in computer-controlled equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and control logic.
• Must be proficient with computers, software applications and plant work management software and tools such as Microsoft packages that include word, excel, power point. In addition, experience with maintenance management systems such as Maximo, Passport or equivalent.
• Additional years of experience with combustion turbine technology.
• Experience with mechanical and electronic field testing equipment
• Experience with digital control systems, programmable logic controllers, and multi-fueled technologies
• Knowledge of heavy lifting cranes and rigging requirements.

Work Conditions

• Ability to walk, bend, stoop, kneel push, pull climb ladders, work in extreme heat or cold, walk/work on grating surfaces at extreme heights
• Required to work in all areas of the power plant, operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year-includes exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust and humidity
• Frequent weekend and holiday work
• May be exposed to high stress situations and required to be available for emergency response as needed
• Potential shift work
• Able to work/respond on short notice to support planned/unplanned/emergency site events.
• Required to wear a respirator and must be able to successfully complete a physical and respirator fit test on annual or as needed basis.
• Must be able to work at heights, from suspended work platforms and in confined spaces.
• Willing to travel approximately 5-10% for training and assist other Duke Energy Carolinas Combustion Turbine sites when required.
• Exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF)
• Will be required to climb ladders and stairs at various heights; enter vessels or equipment with limited access.

Specific Requirements

• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must successfully complete EEI's Plant Operator Selection System (POSS), and Power Plant Maintenance Selection System (MASS)
• Must successfully complete a Power Plant Physical Abilities Assessment
• Required to pass a medical physical including a respirator fit test
• Ability to successfully complete levels of Employee Development and Qualification Program training.
• Ability to work around equipment that generates electromagnetic fields (EMF).
• This position contains a weight restriction of 325 pounds as an essential function of the job. The purpose of this restriction is to ensure that all weight rated equipment is used in an appropriate and safe manner within maximum allowed weight loading.

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

Yes

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.

Additional Notes

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

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