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Nuclear Turbine Maintenance Technician I or Nuclear Turbine Maintenance Technician II - Harris Nuclear Plant

Duke Energy·New Hill, NC·Posted July 2026
Nuclear industryUS only

About this role

Nuclear turbine maintenance technician responsible for high-quality preventive and corrective maintenance on nuclear plant equipment, including disassembly/reassembly of large steam turbines, electrical generators, and related equipment at Harris Nuclear Plant (Duke Energy). Requires broad mechanical knowledge, safety compliance, and ability to support fleet-wide maintenance outages.

Responsibilities

  • Perform disassembly and reassembly of large steam turbines, electrical generators, and plant equipment
  • Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance to maintain optimum equipment reliability
  • Execute rigging and crane operation activities (including NUREG-0612 lifts)
  • Support Duke Nuclear Fleet maintenance outages and maintenance activities
  • Maintain technical documentation and records
  • Demonstrate proficiency in following safety processes, administrative procedures, and technical procedures

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
  • Valid driver's license
  • Proven mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to successfully pass the Power Plant Maintenance Positions Selection System (MASS) test
  • Ability to gain and maintain nuclear access
  • Ability to pass Respirator Clearance/SCBA requirements
  • Ability to pass Nuclear Pre-Access Drug Screen
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds
  • Ability to work various shifts, extended hours, weekends, overtime, and holidays
  • Basic technical writing and computer skills
  • For Technician II: 1.5 years of directly related experience

Desired

  • Two-year technical school degree or equivalent experience/training (e.g., military)
  • Prior experience in rigging and lifting
  • ACAD Accredited Program Qualification to operate Cab Operated Polar or Gantry Cranes for NUREG-0612 lifts
  • CNC machining skills and experience
  • Basic understanding of power tool operation and precision tool usage
  • Demonstrated diagnostic and analytical skills
  • Advanced computer skills
  • Prior nuclear power plant experience
  • Demonstrated leadership ability

Location

Harris Nuclear Plant, North Carolina. Various shifts including extended hours, weekends, overtime, and holidays; on-call support; 5–15% travel. Working in extreme temperatures, at elevated heights, in tight spaces; continuous physical exertion including standing, climbing, crawling, and kneeling. Relocation assistance provided.

Job details

FieldMaintenance
LocationNew Hill, NC
IndustryNuclear energy
PostedJul 2026

Skills & Tools

Turbine MaintenanceSteam GeneratorsRiggingCrane OperationNureg-0612Scba

About the company

Duke Energy

One of the largest energy holding companies in the U.S., serving 8 million customers across the Southeast and Midwest with a fleet of nuclear, natural gas, and renewable assets.

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