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Duke Energy I&E CT Tech I, II, III in Maintenance Dept - Buck CC in Salisbury, North Carolina
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Accountable for knowing and adhering to all location safety procedures including red tagging and personal protective equipment. Performs maintenance of instrumentation, electrical, and controls equipment. Troubleshoots, repairs, and calibrates equipment. Monitors equipment performance through test, analysis, and report variances. Must be capable of handling required responsibilities with minimum supervision.
**Depending upon the desired qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy.
Responsibilities
Responsible for operations, maintenance and balance of plant functions required at the Combustion Turbine facility.
Perform planned and unplanned maintenance on Power Plant equipment at the Combustion Turbine facility.
Perform and follow Lock-Out-Tag-Out procedures on equipment such as HRSGs, steam turbines, gas turbines, pumps valves, chillers and high voltage equipment
Performs record keeping duties concerning Environmental, Health & Safety records, spreadsheets and documents. Complete required training as needed on time.
Able to make repairs to steam turbine auxiliary, prime movers and balance of plant equipment that support these systems at a Combustion Turbine facility.
Ability to read and understand technical OEM manuals, recommendations and warranty agreements
Support and follow safety guidelines, policies and procedures.
Ability to understand, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain water treatment facilities such as reverse osmosis, demineralizers, and chemical treatment equipment along with chillers, cooling towers, HRSGs. Understand and know how to calibrate and troubleshoot all instrumentation and MOV's in the plant.
Perform and monitor combustion turbine plant equipment through normal operations, testing and emergency type events
Must have general mechanical and electrical skills and knowledge to troubleshoot, maintain and operate a combustion turbine site
Ability to read and understand technical mechanical, civil, electrical drawings
Will perform high voltage switching.
Will work on DC equipment and maintain and perform PMs on battery banks at the site.
Trouble shoot and repair electrical, controls, and mechanical equipment using drawings and OE manuals.
Calibrate instrumentation in the plant.
Required/Basic Qualifications
Associates degree or
Technical degree
2 years related work experience
In lieu of Technical degree(s) AND 2 year(s) related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND 2 year(s) related work experience
Desired Qualifications
Associates degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or
Associates degree in Instrumentation Engineering Technology
In addition to desired degree, 4 years’ related work experience
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Must be proficient with computers, software applications and plant work management software and tools such as Microsoft packages that include word, excel, power point. In addition, experience with maintenance management systems such as Maximo, Passport or equivalent.
Must have the ability to work within a team-oriented environment and demonstrate team interface skills.
Additional years of experience with combustion turbine technology is preferred and will be given preference over other power industry experience.
Experience with large heavy gas turbine and steam turbine supplier technologies
High voltage and substation maintenance and troubleshooting experience.
Experience with mechanical and electronic field-testing equipment
Experience with digital control systems, programmable logic controllers, and multi-fueled technologies
Experience with heavy equipment rigging and a combustion turbine site with heavy equipment.
Knowledge of heavy lifting cranes and rigging requirements.
Perform electrical maintenance activities on powerhouse equipment, such as motors, breakers, transformers, electrical relays, switchyards, contactors, etc.
Perform troubleshooting and repair on instrumentation and control systems.
Perform calibration of equipment.
Trained and knowledgeable in the safe use of hand tools, power tools and electrical maintenance equipment (e.g. hammers, sockets, electrical meters, grounds, etc.).
Ability to operate station vehicles such as forklifts, tractors and trucks.
Utilize computers and/or tablets to perform basic functions such timesheet entry, complete computer-based training modules, read company email, closeout work orders in Maximo etc.
Perform LOTO operations to secure and release equipment in accordance with procedure
Able to lead other employees or contractors to complete work tasks and serve as a work leader for LOTO as needed to perform tasks.
Strong secondary mechanical skills to support work on mechanical equipment when needed.
Working Conditions
Onsite Mobility Classification – Work will be performed at a company facility.
Some overtime including weekend work and holidays.
Able to work/respond on short notice to support planned/unplanned/emergency site events.
Work schedule could vary between 5x8's, 4x10's and may require shift work.
Must be able to work at heights, from suspended work platforms and in confined spaces.
This position requires field work in a Combustion Turbine Cycle facility which includes exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust, and humidity.
Willing to travel approximately 5-10% for training and assist other Duke Energy Carolinas Combustion Turbine sites when required.
Exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF).
Specific Requirements
Must have a valid driver's license
Must successfully complete EEI's Plant Operator Selection System (POSS), and Power Plant Maintenance Selection System (MASS)
Required to pass a medical physical.
Ability to successfully complete levels of Employee Development and Qualification Program training.
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 Maximo.
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Travel Requirements
5-15%
Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable) Yes
Represented/Union Position No
Visa Sponsored Position No
Posting Expiration Date
Wednesday, April 22, 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
Buck Steam Station (Salisbury NC)Proposed Retirement Date:N/A
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.
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