Traveling Hydro Turbine & Generator Technician

Duke Energy Corporation; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy Corporation is seeking Traveling Turbine/Generator Technicians to perform disassembly, inspection, repair, and reassembly of Hydro Turbines and Generators across hydro fleets. The role requires travel up to 75% with weekend/overtime when needed.

You will work with precision alignment, machine shop operations, crane rigging, and maintenance of governor components, pumps, and BOP equipment in various sites.

Qualifications

• Job-specific knowledge for repairs to Hydro Turbines/Generators and related systems.
• Ability to safely operate manual machining equipment with close tolerances.
• Capable of rigging and lifting turbine components and pumps.
• Proficient in reading shop drawings and work instructions.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% and work weekends or overtime.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, inspect, repair, and reassemble hydro turbines/generators.
• Maintain high-pressure governor systems and turbine valves.
• Perform machining operations for repair/refurbishment.
• Rig and lift rotor and turbine components with cranes.
• Operate shop equipment and transport vehicles at sites.
• Lead maintenance scopes and coordinate project tasks.

Skills

Hydro Turbines/Generators knowledge

Precision alignment

Rigging of lifts

Machine shop operation

Reading drawings/specs

Safety compliance

MS Office/PM software

Tube and valve repair

Education

Technical Degree

HS Diploma / GED + hands-on exp.

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines

Boring machines

Grinders

OD/ID micrometers

Vernier calipers

Dial gauges

Laser alignments

Bridge cranes

Forklifts

Oxy/fuel cutting

Job description

Duke Energy Corporation is seeking Traveling Turbine/Generator Technicians to perform disassembly, inspection, repair, and reassembly of Hydro Turbines and Generators across hydro fleets. The role requires travel up to 75% with weekend/overtime when needed.

You will work with precision alignment, machine shop operations, crane rigging, and maintenance of governor components, pumps, and BOP equipment in various sites.