Combustion Turbine Technician

Job Summary

The Combustion Turbine Technician is a shift employee responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation, maintenance, and monitoring of all plant systems and equipment at the University Park North and South Plants.

Responsibilities:

• Perform the required activities of the Control Room Operator and Outside Operator while working with other assigned personnel 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.
• Maintain high professional, personal, and equipment safety with environmental consciousness while adhering to compliance standards and practices.
• Start‑up, operate, and shut down mechanical and electrical equipment to meet contract and business plan requirements.
• Perform switching of electrical equipment up to 345 kV.
• Monitor equipment for proper operation and adjust as required. Diagnose equipment problems and identify abnormal conditions.
• Interface and effectively communicate with dispatch.
• 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 any other activity directed.
• Take the lead in assigned maintenance activities in mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and controls, and warehousing due to specialty training and experience.
• Interface with the Plant Computerized Maintenance Management System (SAP), requiring proficiency in the Work Order, Purchasing, and Inventory Control modules.
• Assist in developing and defining operational policies and procedures as requested.
• Assist in identifying and implementing plant or profit improvement projects.
• Assist in training other plant operations personnel.
• Respond quickly to plant conditions or requirements which may involve extended and/or abnormal work hours.
• Cross‑train in the required plant disciplines of Operations and Maintenance:
  Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls, and Mechanical.
• Assist in the oversight of contractors who support plant activities.
• Operate company vehicles including trucks, forklifts, and other mobile equipment.
• Perform plant housekeeping functions.
• Work with OSHA‑classified hazardous materials.
• Handle, store, and dispense hazardous substances according to applicable SDS.

• Power Plant Environment – work both inside and outside in all temperatures and climate conditions in accordance with Heat Stress procedures. Around large rotating equipment; energized electrical equipment; high noise areas; occasionally confined spaces; elevations in excess of 90 feet or platforms at heights of 5 feet or greater. Climb stairways, ladders, and work from aerial devices.
• Work irregular or rotating shifts and respond to emergency call‑outs.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to read and comprehend extensive written procedures for operation and maintenance of the plant.
• Basic understanding of mathematics.
• Successful candidates must receive a rating of Recommended on the NRG pre‑employment assessment test.

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience and detailed overall knowledge of plant equipment and its operation (Industrial/Refinery/Chemical/Power Plant).
• 2 years’ experience operating and maintaining aeroderivative gas turbine power plant packages, preferably the GE LM6000 or Pratt and Whitney FT8 Twin Packs.
• Strong electrical aptitude, with in‑depth understanding of mathematics, physics, water chemistry, and mechanics.
• Familiarity with Root Cause Analysis.
• Familiarity with Red Tag LOTO system.
• Familiarity with SAP and Microsoft Office products.

• Thorough knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical equipment and systems.
• Thorough knowledge of plant terminology and nomenclature.
• Thorough knowledge of power plant equipment, construction, capacities, limitations, theories of operation, and operating procedures.
• Knowledge of the…