RRE O&M Operations Tech I

Duke Energy Corporation; Semora (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy Corporation in Semora, NC is seeking a multiskilled Plant Operator to manage start-up, shutdown, and continuous operations at a coal generating facility. You will monitor equipment, follow emergency procedures, perform maintenance, and ensure adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, valid driver's license, and experience in mechanical, electrical or I&C fields.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills: Windows, emails, and work management software.
• Experience in mechanical, electrical or I&C fields.

Responsibilities

• Start-up, shutdown, operation, monitoring, servicing, and maintenance of plant equipment.
• Monitor equipment performance and report variances.
• Follow approved safety procedures and wear PPE.
• Troubleshoot, repair and calibrate equipment.
• Maintain documentation and report variances.

Skills

Driver's license

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer skills

Mechanical experience

Electrical experience

I&C experience

Safety equipment

Confined spaces

Respiratory fitness

Training programs

POSS/MASS

EMF awareness

Weight limit adherence

Education

High School Diploma / GED

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.

This position is a multskilled role that requires qualification within the Operations job family as well as qualification in two secondary skillsets (IC&E and Mechanical) as outlined in FHG-PRC-NA-AD-0090

This position is responsible for following approved procedures for the start-up, shutdown, normal operations, monitoring, servicing, and maintenance of all equipment and systems at the coal generating facility. Must be familiar with emergency procedures to follow during periods of abnormal operation. Accountable for knowing and adhering to all location safety procedures including red tagging and personal protective equipment. Performs maintenance of plant equipment, troubleshoots, repairs, and calibrates equipment. Position must monitor equipment performance through test, analysis, and report variances.

Basic/Required Qualifications

• High Scholl Diploma / GED

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license.


• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.


• Demonstrated basic computer skills utilizing windows applications, emails and work management software.


• Demonstrated mechanical, electrical or I&C experience.


• Ability to wear all required safety equipment and work in confined spaces.


• Ability to pass respiratory physical and wear all personal protective equipment.


• Ability to undergo training and participate in specialty team training, including Fire Brigade, Confined Space, Rescue, Hazmat & First Responder.


• Ability to attend various training classes and successfully complete an employee development and qualifications program (EDQP).


• Successful completion of EEI's Plant Operator Selection System (POSS) and/or Power Plant Maintenance Selection System (MASS).


• 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.

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.


• Ability to walk, bend, stoop, kneel push, pull climb ladders, work in extreme heat or cold, walk/work on grating surfaces at extreme heights


• Lift up to 50 pounds


• Ability to work at heights and from suspended work platforms


• 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


• Required to climb ladders and stairs at various heights, enter vessels or equipment with limited access


• May be exposed to high stress situations and required to be available for emergency response as needed


• Potential shift work


• Potential exposure to electromagnetic fields

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.


• Demonstrated basic computer skills utilizing windows applications, emails and work management software.


• Demonstrated mechanical, electrical or I&C experience.


• 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.


• Demonstrated experience working with mechanical and electrical equipment.


• Demonstrated skills, attitude and ability to work safely.


• Demonstrated positive work attitude, initiative and the ability to work effectively with others.


• Demonstrated ability to learn quickl​y and work independently without the need of close supervision, but can also function well in a team environment.


• Demonstrated experience or training in hazardous material spills, fire brigade and first responder.


• Demonstrated leadership skills and experiences.

LI# - CM1

LI# - Onsite

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

No

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.

Posting Expiration Date

Monday, October 19, 2026

All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.

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

Plant Retirement Acknowledgement

Roxboro Plant (Semora NC)

Proposed Retirement Date:

3 to 8 years

By submitting a job application for this position you acknowledge the following:

I acknowledge that the plant associated with this position is forecasted to retire by the retirement date listed above which date is subject to change based on business needs. I also acknowledge and agree that, to ensure an effective transition for the plant retirement, I will not be eligible to participate in the job opportunities posting on the Company's portal or to otherwise obtain another internal position with the Company for four (4) years or until notified otherwise by the Company following the plant retirement, at which time I will be considered eligible for other internal opportunities based on business needs and my job performance and skillset. My employment will remain at will at all times, and I retain the right to resign at any time or to be terminated by the Company for any lawful reason.