Production Technician

Duke Energy; Union (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy in Kentucky is seeking a Production Technician A to support safe and efficient operation and maintenance of plant generating units, boilers, turbines, and environmental systems on a rotating shift. You will perform startup, operation and maintenance tasks, monitor equipment, and document all work performed.

Responsibilities include inspecting equipment, troubleshooting issues, adhering to Lockout/Tagout procedures, completing logs, participating in shift turnover, and meeting

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Three years experience in Industrial Maintenance or Operations.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must successfully complete all required job qualification testing.
• Travel Requirements 5-15%.
• Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable).
• No 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and efficient operations and maintenance of plant generating units, boilers, turbines, and environmental systems.
• Startup, operation and maintenance of station boilers.
• Startup, operation and maintenance of station turbines and generators.
• Maintain balance of plant equipment, switchyards and electrical distribution systems.
• Inspect plant equipment and take status readings.
• Troubleshoot and correct equipment problems and perform maintenance activities.
• Ensure Lockout Tagout (LOTO) procedures are followed.
• Complete log entries and necessary documentation for work assignments.
• Communicate information at shift turnover.
• Complete all training and testing requirements of the job.
• Direct, train and/or assist others as assigned.
• Overtime work assignments may be performed.
• Comply with environmental, health, and safety (EHS) regulations.
• Communicate with others to ensure safe and efficient operation of equipment.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN A

• Under directive supervision, on a rotating shift schedule, this position is responsible for the safe and efficient operations, mechanical, electrical and instrumentation and controls maintenance of the plant generating units, boilers, turbines, and their auxiliary and associated equipment including environmental systems and equipment, such duties, including but not limited to: 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.

B. 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 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.

Duke Energy values ideas that come from a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we’re dedicated to providing a work environment where all people are valued, respected and able to reach their full potential.

Duke Energy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including but not limited to lactation, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, military status, or protected veteran status.

Duke Energy complies with all applicable state, federal and local laws, regulations and ordinances prohibiting discrimination.