Production Technician

Duke Energy Corporation; Union (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy Corporation in Union, KY seeks a Production Technician to operate and maintain station boilers and turbines, and to perform equipment maintenance ensuring safe, compliant plant operation.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least three years in industrial maintenance or operations, plus a valid driver’s license and completion of required qualifications. Union representation is part of this position.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Three years experience in Industrial Maintenance or Operations.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license if required.
• Must successfully complete all required job qualification testing.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring proper startup, operation and maintenance of station boilers.
• Ensuring proper startup, operation and maintenance of station turbines and generators.
• Ensuring proper startup, operation and maintenance of all associated systems and environmental equipment including the remote operation of FGD or other systems.
• Operating and maintaining the balance of plant equipment, station switchyards and electrical distribution systems.
• Inspecting plant equipment, take operational and equipment status readings.
• Identify, troubleshot, and correct equipment problems and performing mechanical, electrical and instrumentation maintenance activities.
• Ensuring proper Lockout Tagout (LOTO) Energy Control procedures are performed as directed.
• Completing all log entries and all necessary documentation for work assignments. Communicate information as required at shift turnover.
• Completing all training and testing requirements of the job.
• Direct, train and/or assist others as assigned.
• Performing other similar or less skilled work.
• Performing overtime work assignments.
• Compliance with all environmental, health, and safety (EHS) regulations.
• Communicate with others to allow for safe and efficient operation of equipment.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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.

(NEW: JANUARY 1, 2008)

(POWER OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT)

66947

CLASSIFICATION: PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN

Duties

• Ensuring proper startup, operation and maintenance of station boilers.
• Ensuring proper startup, operation and maintenance of station turbines and generators.
• Ensuring proper startup, operation and maintenance of all associated systems and environmental equipment including the remote operation of FGD or other systems.
• Operating and maintaining the balance of plant equipment, station switchyards and electrical distribution systems.
• Inspecting plant equipment, take operational and equipment status readings.
• Identify, troubleshot, and correct equipment problems and performing mechanical, electrical and instrumentation maintenance activities
• Ensuring proper Lockout Tagout (LOTO) Energy Control procedures are performed as directed.
• Completing all log entries and all necessary documentation for work assignments. Communicate information as required at shift turnover.
• Completing all training and testing requirements of the job.
• Direct, train and/or assist others as assigned.
• Performing other similar or less skilled work.
• Performing overtime work assignments.
• Compliance with all environmental, health, and safety (EHS) regulations.
• Communicate with others to allow for safe and efficient operation of equipment.

Qualifications

Must meet the Company's requirements as to GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS; in addition:

Must have a High School diploma or equivalent

Must have three years experience in Industrial Maintenance or Operations

Must maintain a valid driver’s license if required.

Must successfully complete all required job qualification testing.

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance

Provided (as applicable)

No

Union

Represented/Union Position

IBEW Local 1347

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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