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Sr Oper Excellence Spec - North Carolina Region

Duke Energy
relocation assistance
United States, North Carolina, Raleigh
Jan 15, 2026

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This position is responsible for implementing Improvement Program efforts. This includes the deployment of LEAN concepts, Kepner Tregoe, Human Performance, CAP, RCA/ACA and other improvement methodologies using common standards, tools and terminology. The position will develop self and train others in the tools and concepts The position will lead Lean, Kepner Tregoe, Human Performance, CAP and RCA/ACA. This position will document activities, monitor action items, communicate progress of projects and support management to communicate results. Promote improvement efforts. Coach and train others in tools, and techniques. Coach and train others in facilitation techniques. Lead improvement events. Work with sponsor to effectively scope an event, facilitate the event utilizing various tools and techniques, and ensure that management supports the event outcomes. Document the event outcomes, including action items. Oversee the execution of action items. Support other improvement efforts as appropriate.

Requirements

  • Provide leadership through support, training and facilitation of the HP/CAP requirements, including Corrective Action Reporting, Root Cause Analysis and Operation Experience Sharing.

  • Facilitate prioritization of strategic initiatives and cost-savings opportunity assessments through the application of Continuous Improvment tools and KT and other analytical tools to ensure the effective operations.

  • Provide operational benchmark/ metric support for associated business partner/ organization as needed; ensure effective interface with Regulated Generation Operations; support benchmark functions.

  • Generate and deliver presentations and reports of strategic initiatives/ related work product to the organizational leadership team and others as deemed necessary. Acquire and maintain subject matter training/ expertise in key decision application tools. Serve on key initiatives committees, such as needed

Basic/ Required Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree and minimum of 5 years related work experience.

  • In Lieu of Bachelors degree and 5 years experience, HS Diploma . GED and 9 years related work experience
Additional Preferred Qualifications
  • Excellent decision making and analytical skills

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Ability to collaborate effectively with other departments

  • Knowledge of Six Sigma, KT or other continuous improvement tools

Working Conditions
  • Position requires routine travel (15-30%) through the region and frequent interface with regional VPs and GMs to gain insight into station issues, regional gaps, and provide program status updates

  • This Position can work out of any Duke Energy location in North Carolina

  • Hybrid - Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable commute to their designated Duke Energy facility

Travel Requirements

25-50% Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)Yes Represented/Union PositionNo Visa Sponsored PositionNo Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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