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This position is a multiskilled maintenance technician role that requires qualifications within both the Instrumentation, Controls and Electrical family and within the Mechanical maintenance family.
This position supports the safe, reliable operation of a combined cycle generating facility by performing mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and controls maintenance activities. The position is responsible for monitoring equipment performance, troubleshooting and repairing plant systems, supporting equipment startups and shutdowns, and following approved operating, safety, environmental, and Lock-Out-Tag-Out procedures. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, mechanically and technically capable, comfortably working in a team-oriented plant environment, and able to learn quickly while supporting routine, planned, and emergent maintenance needs across the facility.
Location: Buck Combined Cycle Plant 1385 Dukeville Rd. Salisbury, N.C. 28146
Responsibilities
- Perform electrical maintenance activities on power plant equipment, such as motors, breakers, transformers, electrical relays, switchyards, contactors, etc.
- Perform troubleshooting and repair on instrumentation, control systems and electrical systems and equipment.
- Perform troubleshooting and repair on Ovation / WDPF control systems, and/or PLCs.
- Perform calibration of equipment.
- Perform rigging and lifting operations.
- Perform precision inspections/overhauls/rebuilds of pumps, valves, fans, mills, compressors, etc.
- Trained and knowledgeable in the safe use of hand tools, power tools and electrical maintenance equipment (e.g. hammers, sockets, electrical meters, grounds, etc.).
- Work safely and effectively in a team environment.
- Adhere to all station safety and environmental programs and procedures.
- 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.
- Check and monitor plant equipment and systems daily to ensure proper operation and detect problems as they occur. This includes checking oil levels, pressures, temperatures, flows, unusual noises, vibration, overheating, leaks, cleanliness, etc.
- Execute equipment startups and shutdowns of all major and auxiliary equipment and systems in the plant following approved operating procedures
- Able to line up systems for various modes of operation (e.g. startup, shutdown, low load, emergency, etc.)
- Inspect equipment and be able to identify problems
- Perform and follow Lock-Out-Tag-Out procedures on equipment such as HRSGs, steam turbines, gas turbines, pumps valves, chillers and high voltage equipment
- Ability to read and understand technical OEM manuals, recommendations and warranty agreements
- Ability to read and understand technical mechanical, civil, and electrical drawings
Basic Qualifications:
- Demonstrates mechanical, electrical or l&C experience.
- Effective communication skills, both oral and written
- Lift up to 50 pounds
- Working knowledge of the overall operating fundamentals and principles of generating station systems, equipment and processes
- Must have the ability to work within a team-oriented environment and demonstrate team interface skills.
- Demonstrates basic computer skills utilizing windows applications, emails and work management software.
- Demonstrates skills, attitude and ability to work safely.
- Demonstrates positive work attitude, initiative and the ability to work effectively with others.
- Demonstrates ability to learn quickly and work independently without the need of close supervision but can also function well in a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associates degree and 2 years of related experience
- 5 years of demonstrated ICE related work experience
- 5 years of demonstrated mechanical related work experience
- Experience and/or training with Ovation / WDPF control systems, and/or PLCs.
- Demonstrated experience and ability to monitor and troubleshoot equipment in fluid system operation (pumps, valves, boilers, etc.)
- Demonstrated experience or training in computer-controlled equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and control logic.
- 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.
- Additional years of experience with combustion turbine technology.
- Experience with mechanical and electronic field testing equipment
- Experience with digital control systems, programmable logic controllers, and multi-fueled technologies
- Knowledge of heavy lifting cranes and rigging requirements.
Work Conditions:
- Onsite Mobility Classification – Work will be performed at a company facility. On-site employees are also required to live within a reasonable daily commute to their assigned work location, not greater than 50 miles one way.
- Ability to walk, bend, stoop, kneel push, pull climb ladders, work in extreme heat or cold, walk/work on grating surfaces at extreme heights
- Required to work in all areas of the power plant, operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year-includes exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust and humidity
- Frequent weekend and holiday work
- May be exposed to high stress situations and required to be available for emergency response as needed
- Potential shift work
- Able to work/respond on short notice to support planned/unplanned/emergency site events.
- Required to wear a respirator and must be able to successfully complete a physical and respirator fit test on annual or as needed basis.
- Must be able to work at heights, from suspended work platforms and in confined spaces.
- Willing to travel approximately 5-10% for training and assist other Duke Energy Carolinas Combustion Turbine sites when required.
- Exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF)
- Will be required to climb ladders and stairs at various heights; enter vessels or equipment with limited access.
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)
- Must successfully complete a Power Plant Physical Abilities Assessment
- Required to pass a medical physical including a respirator fit test
- 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 maximum allowed weight loading.
Travel Requirements
5-15%
Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
Yes
Represented/Union Position
No
Visa Sponsored Position
No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
Posting Expiration Date
Wednesday, November 11, 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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