Lead Engineering Technologist
dukeenergy
Lead Engineering Technologist
dukeenergy· 110 Duke Energy Business Services, LLC
About this role
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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.
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%Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
YesRepresented/Union Position
NoVisa 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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This Lead Engineering Technologist role at dukeenergy is based in 4 Locations, Nascar Plaza (Charlotte NC), Plainfield, IN, Raleigh, NC, St. Petersburg, FL. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Lead Engineering Technologist role at dukeenergy full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Lead Engineering Technologist role in the 110 Duke Energy Business Services, LLC department at dukeenergy.
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Lead Engineering Technologist
dukeenergy
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