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Duke Energy Production Technician in Union, Kentucky

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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, 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.

Basic 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

Posting Expiration Date

Monday, November 25, 2024

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.

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