Combustion Turbine Technician -IV

Position: Combustion Turbine Technician I-IV
Location: Forsyth

Smarr Simple Cycle Plant | Forsyth, GA

Work on real machines. Keep the lights on. Be home in your community.

Oglethorpe Power is hiring Combustion Turbine Technicians (CT Tech I-IV) to support our Smarr Simple Cycle Plant-a fast‑response peaking facility that plays a critical role in grid reliability across Georgia.

This role is ideal for technicians with experience in industrial power generation, gas turbines, heavy rotating equipment, or military/shipboard systems who want steady work, strong safety culture, and hands‑on responsibility in a modern plant environment.

Job Duties:

* Start up, shut down, and operate simple‑cycle combustion turbines and balance‑of‑plant systems

* Perform operator rounds, monitor plant conditions, and respond to alarms and abnormal equipment behavior

* Troubleshoot and perform preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems

* Work with high‑voltage electrical systems and industrial control systems

* Diagnose failure modes, take corrective action, and escalate issues when needed

* Own assigned systems and work orders using Maximo (planning, parts, documentation, follow‑up)

* Support outages and maintenance planning (including job plans, parts, and staging)

* Serve as Clearance Authority, ensuring equipment is safely isolated before work begins

* Coordinate with contractors during outages, repairs, and capital projects

* Document work, operational events, and system conditions clearly for shift handoffs and reporting

The Kind of Technician We're Looking For

We're looking for technicians who:

* Are comfortable working around rotating equipment, high‑energy systems, and industrial hazards

* Can independently troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and control issues under pressure

* Take safety seriously and follow procedures-even when no one's watching

* Work well on a team and communicate clearly during shifts and outages

* Want long‑term stability, skill development, and pride in plant performance

Experience We Value

You may be a good fit if you have experience in one or more of the following:

* Combustion turbines, gas turbines, or large industrial engines

* Power plants, refineries, chemical plants, LNG facilities, or large manufacturing sites

* Naval propulsion, shipboard turbines, or industrial rotating equipment

* Industrial electrical, instrumentation, or mechanical maintenance

Required Qualifications:

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associate's degree in engineering, engineering, or related physical science, or equivalent preferred.

Experience:

* 4+ years of experience in:

* Entry‑level candidates with strong mechanical/technical aptitude will be considered for CT Tech I

Equivalent

Experience:

* For the Combustion Technician I, we will consider entry-level candidates with demonstrated analytical and technical problem-solving aptitude.

Specialized

Skills:

* Ability to read and apply technical manuals, drawings, and procedures

* Experience with or exposure to plant control systems such as:

* Siemens T3000

* GE Mark VI/VIII

* Allen-Bradley PLC's

* Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation systems

* Comfortable using plant software and basic computer tools (email, work orders, documentation)

* Willingness to work rotating shifts, call‑outs, and overtime as required for plant operations

Licenses, Registrations, and/or

Certifications:

Valid driver's license which meets the insurance eligibility requirements under Oglethorpe Power's qualification program.

Travel: 15%

Unusual hours or overtime:
Will require scheduled and call-out overtime as plant operating and maintenance needs dictate. Production schedules require 24-hour coverage, rotating shift schedules.