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Gas Gen Training Tech - Maintenance

Part-time

Duke Energy

Belton, SCPart-timeNo compensation foundTracked 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Belton, SC
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

EEI Plant Operator Selection System (POSS) CompletionPower Plant Maintenance Selection System (MASS) CompletionPower Plant Physical Abilities AssessmentMedical Physical Including Respirator Fit TestValid Driver's License

Job overview

Duke Energy is hiring a Gas Gen Training Tech - Maintenance. The Gas Gen Training Tech – Maintenance role at Duke Energy supports safe, reliable operation of a combined cycle generating facility by performing mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and controls maintenance, troubleshooting, calibrations, and equipment startups and shutdowns while adhering to safety and environmental procedures.

Key focus areas include Perform electrical maintenance activities on power plant equipment such as motors, breakers, transformers, relays, and switchyards, Troubleshoot and repair instrumentation, control systems and electrical systems and equipment, and Troubleshoot and repair Ovation / WDPF control systems and PLCs.

Successful candidates bring HS Diploma/GED, Valid Driver's License, and EEI Plant Operator Selection System (POSS). Important skills include Windows Applications, Effective Communication Skills, Team Oriented Work, Safety Focused, Electrical Maintenance, and Mechanical Maintenance. Preferred (not required): Ovation, WDPF, PLCs, and Maximo.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

OvationWDPFPLCsMaximoPassportMicrosoft WordCombustion Turbine TechnologyHeavy Lifting CranesRiggingHand ToolsPower ToolsElectrical MetersWindows ApplicationsEffective Communication SkillsTeam Oriented WorkSafety FocusedElectrical MaintenanceMechanical MaintenanceInstrumentation MaintenanceControls MaintenanceOvation Control SystemsWDPF Control SystemsProgrammable Logic ControllersCalibrationTorch WeldingCutting OperationsRigging OperationsLifting OperationsPrecision InspectionsForklift OperationTractor OperationTruck OperationComputer UsePassport Maintenance SoftwareReading OEM ManualsReading Technical DrawingsLock-Out-Tag-Out ProceduresCollaborationEffective Oral CommunicationEffective Written CommunicationSafety PracticesWork at HeightsEMF AwarenessInstrumentationTroubleshootingWeldingPrecision InspectionLock-Out-Tag-OutComputer SkillsExcelPowerPointOvation Control SystemWDPF Control SystemEffective CommunicationSafety AwarenessInitiativeAbility to Learn Quickly

Qualifications

HS Diploma/GEDAssociates Degree5 Years ICE Related Work Experience5 Years Mechanical Related Work Experience2 Years Related ExperienceValid Driver's LicenseEEI Plant Operator Selection System (POSS) CompletionPower Plant Maintenance Selection System (MASS) CompletionPower Plant Physical Abilities AssessmentMedical Physical Including Respirator Fit TestAbility to Work at HeightsAbility to Work in Confined Spaces

Full job description

Gas Gen Training Tech - Maintenance

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remote type

Onsite

locations

Belton, SC

time type

Full time

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Posted 4 Days Ago

time left to apply

End Date: August 28, 2026 (10 days left to apply)

job requisition id

R41003

Important Application Submission Information

In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Thursday, August 27, 2026

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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: Anderson County Combined Cycle Plant staff will be located at W. S. Lee Combined Cycle until the Anderson County facilities are available in 2029.

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 all forms of cutting, use of a torch and welding tasks.

  • 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:

  • HS Diploma/GED

  • 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:

  • 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.Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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