Civil Hydro Tech - Cowans Ford

Overview

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• Perform equipment operator duties (including trucks, trailers, excavator, skid steer, tractors, mowers, trash handling equipment, mobile cranes, forklifts, boats and barges) to support safe and reliable operation of Hydro facilities.
• Collect and communicate FERC required data from dam and water conveyance instrumentation at Hydro facilities.
• Operate flood gates and other water retaining structures during emergency situations.
• Perform inspections on FERC regulated dams, underground tunnels and waterways.
• Independently operate and perform minor mechanical maintenance tasks on trucks, trailers, excavators, skid steers, tractors, mowers, trash handling equipment, mobile cranes, forklifts, boats, barges, etc.
• Perform reservoir, spillway, dam and public safety plan inspections/measurements/maintenance including completion of documentation of inspections and maintenance.
• Utilize computers and/or tablets to perform basic functions such as timesheet entry, completing computer-based training modules, reading company email, closeout work orders in Maximo, etc.
• Generate, complete and reference work orders in Maximo.
• Understand and use Microsoft Office tools, i.e. Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, etc.
• Perform facilities maintenance, housekeeping and janitorial tasks, project support and oversight.
• Understand and enforce FERC compliances relevant to the station.
• Provide support, training and mentoring of developing Technicians.
• Communicate with internal/external customers.
• Operate underwater and aerial drones used for inspection of flume lines, tunnels, dams, etc., including obtaining and maintaining all applicable licenses.
• Obtain and maintain certifications to perform confined space rescue.

• High School Diploma / GED
• Basic reading, writing and math skills
• Basic computer skills
• Demonstrated initiative to take leadership roles and provide oversight of contractors
• Perform observations and assessments, coach, communicate and work as a team player
• Demonstrated active usage of human performance improvement tools - e.g., pre-job briefs, procedure adherence, STOP when unsafe/uncertain
• Experience in operating trucks, tractors, forklifts, mowers and miscellaneous other equipment
• Basic understanding and utilization of basic hand tools, including powered hand tools (drills, saws, grinders, impacts), including chainsaws, weed eaters, etc.
• Basic understanding of mechanical and hydraulic systems associated with equipment
• Demonstrated ability to work safely in all types of situations, including adverse weather conditions.
• Instrumentation (electronic & mechanical) operation and maintenance skills to support the Duke Energy Dam Safety Surveillance Monitoring Program (DSSMP)

• Five years prior experience in a related field with similar equipment and tools
• Advanced Rigging/lifting experience
• Mobile Crane operator
• Heavy equipment operator
• Vegetation management
• Class "A" CDL driver s license
• Confined Space Rescue Certification
• Aerial Drone Pilot License
• Knowledgeable of FERC Compliance

• Must have or be able to obtain Class "A" CDL driver s license
• Periodic DOT physicals
• Subject to Random Drug Screening
• Required to pass physical abilities test
• Must be able to pass the MASS testing
• Ability to work around equipment that generates electromagnetic fields (EMF)
• This position contains a weight restriction of 275 pounds as an essential function of the job
• Must live within approximately 45 miles driving distance of base location

Travel Requirements: 15-25%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable) — Yes

Represented/Union Position — No

Visa Sponsored Position — No

Note:

In order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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