Duke Energy Corporation · 20 hours ago
O&M Tech 1 (Intern/Co-op conversion)
Salem, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expDuke Energy Corporation is a leading energy company providing services to millions of people. The O&M Tech 1 role involves operation, monitoring, preventive maintenance, and repair of equipment associated with Hydro stations, ensuring safe and reliable operations.
Clean EnergyEnergyHardwareHydroelectricOil and GasService Industry
No H1B
Responsibilities
Perform monitoring, testing, maintenance/performance checks, calibration of mechanical, pneumatic and electronic systems
Take/give instruction on operating units locally or remotely in accordance to PU&A policies
Operate test equipment such as voltmeter, Hart Communicator, GE/Fanuc Hand Held Monitor, RTD Tester, Specific Battery Tester, pressure gauges, voltage/current sources, and temperature sources
Troubleshoot and/or monitor via PLC’s
Troubleshoot, repair and calibrate pressure transmitters, RTD's, valve positioners, valve actuators
Troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate all other station monitoring, recording and unit systems, station/generator alarms, forebay/tailrace gages, etc
Prepare, set up and conduct plant equipment performance testing. Review data and report abnormalities in Maximo work order system
Understand and use plant drawings, blueprints and manuals, site specific procedures, Process Information (PI)
Monitor equipment performance through tests and analysis
Operate powerhouse cranes/hoist (including intakes and spillways), forklifts and trucks
Execute equipment startups and shutdowns of all major and auxiliary equipment and systems in the plant, following PU&A standards
Able to line up systems for various mode of operations (e.g. startup, shutdown, motor, low load, emergency, etc.)
Perform lockout/tagout on station equipment to protect workers from hazardous energy
Perform minor mechanical maintenance tasks on valves, pumps and motors
Perform data entry work to maintain accurate logs and records associated with the operation of auxiliary equipment, operator rounds logs, checklists, etc
Perform Housekeeping and other Facilities Maintenance tasks including janitorial
Utilize computers and/or tablets to perform basic functions such as timesheet entry, complete computer-based training modules, read company email, closeout work orders in Maximo, etc
Generate, complete, and reference word orders in Maximo
Perform inspections and measurements on dams, spillways and inspection galleries
Understand and enforce BES site requirements
Understand and use of Microsoft Office tools, i.e. Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, etc
Perform LOTO (Lockout Tagout) duties consisting of Work Control Center, Program Owner, LOTO Desk, Owner Control Group (OCG), Work Leader (WL), Protected Persons (PP)
Write and review site specific procedures
Understand and enforce FERC, NERC and NERC CIP compliances relevant to station
Provide support, training and mentoring of developing Techs
Communicate with internal/external customers
Qualification
Required
Associates Electronics or Electrician and 3 years of related experience
In lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED and 5 years of related experience
Experience with troubleshooting electrical/instrumentation equipment
Experience reading electrical diagrams, schematics, and one-line drawings
Experience utilizing electrical/instrumentation test equipment
Experience with switching and clearing electrical equipment
Experience with mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic applications
Experience with seals, pumps, valves and bearings
Experience with PC's and other computer equipment
Demonstrated ability to use electrical drawings and schematics to troubleshoot problems
Demonstrated ability to perform mechanical maintenance work task
Demonstrated knowledge of PLC's
Demonstrated initiative to take leadership roles and act as a team player
Demonstrated active usage of human performance improvement tools - i.e. pre-job briefs, SOS cards, procedure adherence, STOP when unsafe/uncertain, etc
Must have a valid driver's license
Must successfully complete EEI's Plant Operator Selection System (POSS), and Power Plant Maintenance Selection System (MASS)
Must successfully complete a Power Plant Physical Abilities Assessment
Required to pass physical
Ability to work around equipment that generates electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This position contains a weight restriction of 275 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
Must live within approximate 30 mile radius of assigned station
Capable of passing background check for NERC CIP
Preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of logic relaying and protective relaying
Proficient in PLC logic
Demonstrated knowledge of excitation systems
Trained to level of LOTO Desk qualifications
Hydro specific operations experience
Knowledgeable of NERC, NERC CIP and FERC Compliance
Benefits
Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
Company
Duke Energy Corporation
Duke Energy, a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America’s largest energy holding companies.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.5B2023-04-04Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Brian D. Savoy
EVP & CFO
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