Sobre este puesto de Lead Engineering Technologist en Duke Energy
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(Locations: Plainfield, IN, Charlotte, NC, Raleigh, NC & St. Petersburg, FL)
Lead Engineering Technologist to serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Generating Station Distributed Control Systems (DCS). The Lead Engineering Technologist/SME will provide technical support for operations, maintenance, and projects for multiple generation technologies across multiple geographic regions.
The Lead Engineering Technologist is at the highest level of the non-Engineer degreed technical support role job classification. Lead Engineering Technologists provide technical expertise to solve complex problems and utilize the leadership skills necessary to support others in technical areas of specialization, with minimal supervision and increased latitude for un-reviewed work.
Lead Engineering Technologist -DCS SME will provide technical support for control systems at coal, natural gas, solar and bulk energy storage generation facilities. SME will work with plant operations and maintenance personnel to support equipment troubleshooting, SME will coordinate communication with external DCS Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) support groups. SME will coordinate communication of fleet level guidance to internal station and regional DCS support personnel. DCS SME acts as owner of fleet level standards, practices, and procedures.
Basic Qualifications
- Either 6+ years of relevant industry experience coupled with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Engineering Technology, or 8+ years of experience and Associate Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology, or 10+ years equivalent experience without a degree
Additional Preferred Qualifications
- Skilled in engineering theories and principles
- Skilled in the practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Skilled in principles of project management.
- Experience in the utility industry.
- Experience with design, construction, commissioning, and/or process engineering support for generation facilities
- Experience with utility industry process control and automation equipment
- Experience with specific DCS manufacturers' equipment: Emerson Ovation, Siemens T3000, GE Mark VIe
Working Conditions
- This position will support generation facilities of multiple technology types in all of Duke Energy’s operating regions.
- Hybrid Mobility Classification – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees must live within a reasonable commute to their designated Duke Energy facility, not greater than 50 miles one way. Employees are expected to report to their assigned Duke Energy facility as required and directed by their manager, on average 3 full workdays per regular workweek.
- Routine travel within the home region will be required (~15-25%). Occasional travel to other regions will be required (5-10%)
Travel Requirements
15-25%