Description
Summary
Oconee Nuclear Station is seeking and entry level Engineer I or Engineer II engineering individual. The selected candidate will support Duke Energy's Oconee Nuclear Station located in Seneca, South Carolina. An individual interested in electric motors and motor operated valves is desired.
Responsibilities
- Serving as the site Subject Matter Expert for assigned components
- Monitoring and trending system & component performance
- Interfacing with offsite refurbishment vendors to ensure technical requirements are properly implemented and repair issues are resolved.
- Directing troubleshooting activities for emergent component issues
- Coordinating cross-functionally with other departments (such as Design, Maintenance & Operations) to ensure concerns, schedules, budgeting, and related issues are properly addressed.
- Ensuring regulatory compliance is maintained per NRC & industry standards.
- Ensuring Fleet Operating Experience and industry learnings are leveraged to improve component performance.
- Evaluating preventative maintenance (PM) program performance and recommending performance-based adjustments
- Analyzing vibration signatures to assess component health
- Additional engineering responsibilities may be assigned based on team needs and individual experience.
Depending upon the desired qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy.
Basic/Required Qualifications
Nuclear Engineer I
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
- A master's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor of Science in Engineering
- 0-2 years of engineering experience
Nuclear Engineer II
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
- A Master 's degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
- 2-4 years of engineering experience.
- Minimum of 1 year of nuclear experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
- (2) years of utility or nuclear engineering experience
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to interact with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
- Experience with large industrial Motors and related program management
- Experience with Limitorque Motor Operated Valves, Air Operated Valves or check valves and related program management.
- Experience with Cause Analysis and Component Failure Investigations
- Registration as an Engineer-In-Training
- Proficient in the practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations.
Contact
Duke Energy
526 S Church St
Charlotte
North Carolina United States
www.duke-energy.com
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