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This position is responsible for supporting the turbine/generator engineering group with mechanical troubleshooting on all turbine/generators while in operation and while undergoing inspection/maintenance/repair during in scheduled outages. This position is responsible for providing mechanical field technical oversight and direction for assigned turbine, generator, excitation, boiler feed-pump, and associated projects, including scope development, technical inspection and repair specification. Incumbent will assist with the development and execution of contractor and vendor requirements, project scheduling input, formation and development of turbine project team structure, and delivery of written or verbal communications and presentations. Incumbent must be able to provide technical leadership and project oversight for multiple internal and external project organization members to ensure efficient project execution. Incumbents would be expected to manage multiple (2 to 3) projects in various stages of development, planning and execution.
Incumbent will travel to all stations in the Midwest region and can be stationed at any of the Duke Energy Stations in the Midwest.
Technically manage generator outages by recommending repairs and directing craft during disassembly and assembly of the generator during major and minor outages. Support supervision with all technical issued that arise during maintenance outages 24-hrs per day, seven days per week.
Provide communications interface with contractors/vendors and informs outage management of budget, schedule and quality issues. Also provides suggestions and proposals to correct issues that negatively impact budget, schedule and work quality. Provide outage reports on project and recommendations on any outstanding issues needing future repair or inspection.
Provide planning instruction for the disassembly inspection and assembly of generator equipment. This includes inspection checklist and datasheet developed for outages which are attached to work packages. Examples Working with senior work management specialist providing instructions, datasheets and checklist for work packages during the planning phase of an outage.
24 hour 7 days on call to support operations with technical and operational issues pertaining to steam turbines, generators, and auxiliary components; coordinate all emergency repairs, parts orders, vendor support, etc.
Associate's degree
In addition to required degree, 6 years related work experience
In Lieu of associate's degree, HS Diploma/GED and 8 years of related work experience
Desired Qualifications
Bachelors degree
In addition to desired degree, 9 years related work experience
Experience with Electrical Generators as well as Generator testing.
Associates + 6 years of experience, Bachelors + 4 years of experience, or High School + 8 years of experience
Field Mobility Classification – Work will be performed in various field locations, as needed, after the onboarding period. However, field employees are required to live within a reasonable daily commute to their assigned work location.
50% + Travel is required
Travel Requirements
50+%
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Duke Energy, a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America’s largest energy holding companies. The company’s electric utilities serve 8.4 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 54,800 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas utilities serve 1.7 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky.
Duke Energy is executing an ambitious clean energy transition, keeping reliability, affordability and accessibility at the forefront as the company works toward net-zero methane emissions from its natural gas business by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions from electricity generation by 2050. The company is investing in major electric grid upgrades and cleaner generation, including expanded energy storage, renewables, natural gas and nuclear.
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