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

Duke Energy·Southport, NC·Posted July 2026
Nuclear industryUS only

About this role

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on nuclear plant steam turbines, electrical generators, and associated equipment at Brunswick Nuclear Plant. Two levels: Technician I (entry-level) or Technician II (requires 1.5 years related experience). Duties include disassembly/reassembly of large rotating equipment, rigging/crane operations, and support for Duke Nuclear Fleet maintenance outages with frequent travel.

Responsibilities

  • Disassemble and reassemble large steam turbines and electrical generators
  • Execute preventive and corrective maintenance on nuclear plant equipment to maintain reliability
  • Conduct rigging and crane operation activities in support of maintenance work
  • Support Duke Nuclear Fleet maintenance outages with frequent travel
  • Maintain qualifications for steam turbine and electrical generator maintenance
  • Document work using technical writing skills

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Valid driver's license
  • Proven mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds
  • Pass Power Plant Maintenance Positions Selection System (MASS) test
  • Pass basic Maintenance Training
  • Ability to gain and maintain nuclear access
  • Respirator Clearance/SCBA qualification
  • Pass nuclear pre-access drug screen
  • For Technician II: 1.5 years directly related experience

Desired

  • Two-year technical school degree or equivalent military/training experience
  • Prior rigging and lifting experience
  • ACAD-accredited Cab Operated Polar or Gantry Crane operator qualification
  • CNC machining skills
  • Diagnostic and analytical skills
  • Prior nuclear power plant experience
  • Demonstrated safety and administrative procedure compliance
  • Effective communication and teamwork ability

Location

Brunswick Nuclear Plant. Various shifts including extended hours, weekends, overtime, and holidays; on-call support required. 5–15% travel to support outages. Work in extreme temperatures, at elevated heights, and in tight spaces; continuous climbing, kneeling, crawling, and standing required.

Job details

FieldMaintenance
LocationSouthport, NC
IndustryNuclear energy
PostedJul 2026

Skills & Tools

Steam Turbine MaintenanceElectrical Generator MaintenanceRiggingCrane OperationNuclear AccessScba

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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