Combustion Turbine Technician

About the role

The IC&E/Combustion Turbine Technician is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all instruments, controls, and electrical systems at the plant in a safe, reliable, efficient, and environmentally compliant manner. This position will be filled as a Combustion Turbine Tech I or II, based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Start up, operate, and shut down mechanical and electrical equipment, including distributed control systems, to meet operational goals.
• Maintain high safety standards and environmental compliance, including hazardous materials handling and adherence to OSHA regulations.
• Conduct routine and preventive maintenance, troubleshoot equipment issues, and support electrical switching up to 230 kV.
• Assist in training, procedure development, contractor oversight, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proficiently use SAP for maintenance and inventory, interpret technical data, and communicate effectively with internal teams and external partners (e.g., CAISO, SCE, AEP, CenterPoint, TCEQ, TexasRE, & ERCOT).
• Perform dual roles of the required activities of the Control Room Operator and Outside Operator while working with other assigned personnel in the performance of all shift activities in a professional manner. Activities include the operation, maintenance, and performance monitoring of all equipment; testing and treatment of plant water; creation and maintenance of plant records; extensive use of personal computers and distributed control systems.
• Perform switching of electrical equipment up to 230 kV.
• Perform other assigned independent, team, or shift activities that include but are not limited to; industrial safety program activities; routine maintenance tasks; housekeeping and general facility preservation; and whatever other activity you are directed to perform.

Qualifications

• Combustion Turbine Tech I: High School diploma or GED and 2 years’ related power plant experience OR Associates’ degree in Instrumentation or related degree and 0 years’ related power plant experience. Valid State Driver’s License.
• Combustion Turbine Tech II: High School diploma or GED and 3 years’ related power plant experience OR Associates’ degree in Instrumentation or related degree and 2 years’ related industrial/process experience. Valid State Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience including instrumentation systems, preferably P.L.C., ABB and Bailey DCS.t or comparable industry.
• Associates’ degree in Instrumentation or related degree and at least 1 year of related power plant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in reading and interpreting logic diagrams, schematics, and technical manuals; experienced with DCS, PLCs, and plant monitoring systems.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to make sound decisions independently in high-pressure situations.
• Safety & Compliance: Knowledgeable in Lockout/Tagout procedures, emergency protocols, and plant safety standards.
• Teamwork & Communication: Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills; able to lead, collaborate, and influence others in a team environment.
• Operational Versatility: Capable of multitasking, performing calculations, and learning complex mechanical and electrical systems with minimal supervision. Detailed knowledge and understanding of the operation of power plant IC&E systems, including instrumentation, controls, and electrical skills.

Physical Requirements

• Daily work expectation requires ability to perform tasks by walking, standing, sitting, kneeling, crouching, squatting, twisting, pushing, pulling, shoveling, climbing, and working with hand tools (up to 25 pounds) in position above and below head, and extended from body to complete repairs.
• Lift, carry, position and use tools and/or equipment (weighing up to 50 lbs.) in awkward positions, swing various weights of sledge hammers, stoop and bend to reach valves, pull on chain-falls or come-a-longs.
• Ability to twist the body and neck while driving company vehicles or operating company equipment.
• Performance of duties may cause frequent jarring of the body.
• Work with and around hazardous and non-hazardous materials (reference the waste management guidance manual).
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required i.e.…steel-toed boots, respirators, goggles, safety glasses etc.
• Ability to discern assorted colors.