Nuclear Turbine Maintenance Technician I or Nuclear Turbine Maintenance Technician II - Harris Nuclear Plant
Duke EnergyNew Hill, NC
Credentials that matter
Skills and tools
- Turbine Maintenance
- Steam Generators
- Rigging
- Crane Operation
- Nureg-0612
- Scba
Required 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
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
Preferred qualifications
- 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, schedule, and travel
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.
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