Generation Tech Trainee, Gen Tech I, Gen Tech II-SMC at Duke Energy in Crystal River, FL

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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 Saturday, October 31, 2026 More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives. 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. Generation Technician Trainee, I or II (Mechanic or Certified Welder Mechanic Primary Skill) 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. Job Summary: This position is responsible for the maintenance of plant equipment and systems at Power Generation facilities. Incumbents will be responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and performing predictive and preventive maintenance on plant equipment. Additional responsibilities include monitoring equipment performance through testing and analysis and for reporting variances. Supports the efficient operations of the station as needed. All work is done in compliance with the Company Environmental, Health and Safety guidelines, procedures, policies and expectations. Successful incumbents will have the ability to work independently and with minimum supervision. Depending upon the qualifications of the successful applicant(s), the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy. Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for performing the installation, repair and maintenance to facility equipment, systems and components in the journeyman discipline(s) held by incumbent. Must have a solid foundation of mechanical maintenance skills and knowledge to troubleshoot, maintain and operate plant equipment. Performs corrective and preventive tasks. Interprets design drawings and O&M manuals in locating and diagnosing trouble in plant equipment, components and systems. Replaces worn damaged or failed equipment and components in support of facility operations. Perform emergency repairs to systems, equipment and components. Record the as-found condition as well as the repaired condition. Experience with turbine, generator and associated auxiliary equipment maintenance and operation. Assists Engineering with modifications/revisions to plant systems, equipment and/or components. Demonstrates and conducts any required inspections/post-maintenance testing of systems, equipment and components as necessary to complete work packages and ensures systems, equipment and components are returned to operational conditions. Assists other employees in the performance of all maintenance tasks. Provides technical support for this work. Maintains accountability of property, including tools and maintenance equipment. Performs Preventive Maintenance tasks, following predetermined checklists in the performance of preventive maintenance. Understands and utilizes a variety of hand tools, power tools, measurement and test equipment in the performance of duties. Utilizes P&ID drawings, schematics, and technical specifications in locating and diagnosing trouble in components, equipment, and systems. Perform and follow Lock-Out-Tag-Out procedures on equipment such as steam turbines, combustion turbines, generators, pumps valves, chillers, coolers and high voltage equipment Able to make repairs to steam turbine and combustion turbine auxiliary, prime movers and balance of plant equipment at Power Generation facilities. Complete all work in accordance with company Environmental, Health and Safety guidelines, policies, procedures and expectations. Working Conditions: Field Mobility Classification – Work location is highly mobile, working at various facilities or field locations with occasional onsite mee