Duke Energy Jobs – Control Technician

Job Description:

Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you’ll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide support to Engineering with modifications or revisions to plant systems, equipment and/or components. Utilize a variety of computer software programs.
• Perform corrective and preventive tasks.
• Perform Journeyman level duties in the installation, repair and maintenance for facility instrumentation and controls (I&C) as well as electrical systems (less than 600 volts).
• Calibrate and maintain instruments and control systems.
• Have the ability to troubleshoot and repair lighting systems as well as complex control systems.
• Work with other crafts to support jobs requiring I&C technical assistance.
• Candidates will be required to demonstrate strong understanding of power plant dynamics, thermodynamic and heat transfer applications, and a thorough understanding of electrical theory and application
• Competently utilize standard test and maintenance equipment, hand tools, and power tools to include meggers, clamp on amp meters, rotation indicators, and oscilloscopes.
• Competently utilize design drawings, electrical diagrams, instrumentation prints, and technical manuals.
• Replace worn, damaged or failed equipment and components in support of facility operations.
• Clearly document maintenance history.

Job Requirements:

Qualification & Experience:

• Must be able to adjust to work in hot, cold, damp, and dry environments
• Must possess good dexterity
• Must be able to work in confined spaces; must be capable of wearing personal protective equipment
• Minimum two years work experience in electronics and one year in pneumatics in power plant or related industry required.
• Must not be impaired by colorblindness
• Must be able to work safely around and with energized circuit
• Must pass switching and tagging test
• Computer literacy
• Must be able to perform all duties required for this position; must be able to demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to climb and work in high places; must be capable of working around rotating equipment and high pressure systems of power plants

Job Details:

Company: Duke Energy

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Asheville, NC, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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