Production Technician

Duke Energy; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy is seeking a Production Technician to operate and maintain plant generating units, boilers, turbines, and related equipment on a rotating shift. You will perform mechanical, electrical and instrumentation maintenance and ensure environmental systems operate safely and efficiently.

The role requires a high school diploma, 3 years of related maintenance or operations experience, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain station boilers, turbines and generators to ensure safe and efficient performance.
• Inspect plant equipment and take operational and equipment status readings.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and correct equipment problems; perform mechanical, electrical and instrumentation maintenance tasks.
• Ensure proper Lockout Tagout (LOTO) energy control procedures are followed as directed.
• Complete logs and documentation for work assignments; communicate information at shift turnover.
• Performable overtime work assignments and comply with EHS regulations.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Three years experience in Industrial Maintenance or Operations

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

A. DUTIES :

• 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, some 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.

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