• Job Description

  Req#: R32154

  More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.

  Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.

  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.

  The Material Specialist position is responsible for executing day-to-day activities in support of warehouse operations including, but not limited to, inventory control, issues, receiving, transfers, chemical inventory and, if applicable, equipment and tools. Assuring inventory accuracy is a critical aspect of the position which includes physical inventory and chemical inventory processes. The job activity ensures the safe movement and handling of required parts and maintenance materials into and out of the power generation facilities. The successful Materials Specialist candidate ensures work priorities are established and adhered to for those activities associated with material handling processes and systems.

  The Material Specialist will have excellent communication skills and is expected to work effectively with plant management and staff to prioritize, schedule and implement activities related with day-to-day operations and maintenance activities within the Power Generation facility.

  The Material Specialist will be a self starter and customer-driven to support the supply chain organization and the generation plant operations customers. Also required is the ability to learn new processes and systems within Supply Chain operations including MAXIMO and EMAX applications. This person will be responsible for maintaining excellent communications and relationships with supply chain site procurement and site operations to ensure the efficient flow of commodities in and out of plant inventories.

  Responsibilities

  • All day-to-day activities regarding warehouse operations including inventory control, issues, receiving, transfers, chemical inventory and the equipment and tools lifting program

  • Ensures inventory accuracy, which includes physical inventory and chemical inventory processes

  • Ensures the safe movement and handling of required parts and maintenance materials into and out of the facilities

  • Ensures work priorities are established and adhered to for activities associated with material handling processes and systems

  • Works with members of the stations staff to prioritize, schedule and implement activities related with day to day operations and maintenance activities within the facility

  • Focus on customer service to support the supply chain organization and the internal customer groups

  • Works with new processes and systems within Supply Chain operations, i.e., MAXIMO and other supply chain mobile applications

  • Maintains excellent communications with supply chain site procurement and site operations to ensure the efficient flow of commodities in and out of site inventories

  • Adheres to all Duke Energy Safety/PPE guidelines.

  Note: This posting is for one position. Dependent on relevant experience, the level to which a candidate is aligned is outlined below.

  Materials Specialist I

  Basic/Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED

  • Valid driver's license

  Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of warehouse activities

  • Self-motivated

  • Anticipates, responds and follows up effectively to customers’ request, which may include inquires received in person, via phone and/or in writing

  • Good communication skills including ability to effectively interact with management, teammates, and customers

  • Ability to multi-task and adapt to constantly changing conditions, such as time pressures. Must be able to prioritize both long-term and short term task with varying levels of urgency from multiple team members, balanced along with normal duties

  • Good organizational, time management and interpersonal skills

  • Some generation plant experience and/or warehousing experience

  • Good working knowledge of warehousing

  • Ability to identify problems, consider resolutions and work with teammates to decide on necessary steps to solve the problems

  
  

  Materials Specialist II

  Basic/Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED

  • Valid driver's license

  Desired Qualifications

  • Associates Degree and 2 years related work experience

  • Warehouse experience

  • Self-motivated and able to work productively with some direct supervision

  • Experience in interacting with a diverse range of contacts, including managers, non-managers, and external customers. Proven ability to anticipate and respond effectively to customer request, which may include inquiries received in person, via phone and/or in writing

  • Good communication skills including ability to effectively interact with management, teammates, and customers

  • Ability to multi-task and adapt to constantly changing conditions, such as time pressures. Must be able to prioritize both long-term and short-term task with varying levels of urgency from multiple team members, balanced along with normal duties

  • Demonstrated excellent organizational, time management and interpersonal skills

  • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, along with good verbal and written communication skills

  • Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills including windows-based applications, i.e., Word, Excel, etc.

  • Demonstrated ability to identify problems, consider resolutions and take the necessary steps to solve the problems

  • Demonstrated working knowledge of inventory systems and/or work management systems

  Working Conditions

  • Inside warehouse and outside yard environment including all weather conditions and possibly extreme temperatures

  • Possible rotating shift

  • Frequent overtime and emergency call-out for unscheduled outages

  • Weekend coverage if required

  • Lifting requirements of 50 pounds

  • Frequent contact with dust (coal, dirt, etc.) and fly ash

  • Job requires frequent walking, bending, kneeling, pulling, climbing ladders, and working in extreme heat or cold

  • Must be able to arrive at plant within a maximum of thirty (30) minutes once called for emergency call-out when scheduled for on-call duty during nights, weekends, holidays, etc.

  • Position requires travel between other generation sites.

  Specific Requirements

  • Ability to successfully complete fork-lift, safety, environmental and supply chain-related training

  Travel Requirements

  15-25%

  Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

  No

  Represented/Union Position

  No

  Visa Sponsored Position

  No

  Posting Expiration Date

  Wednesday, September 4, 2024

  All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.

  Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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