Combustion Turbine Technician

• Location 1866 River Road,Middletown, CT, 06457,United States
• Base Pay $45.67 - $54.8 / Hour
• Employee Type Full Time Non-Exempt

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Description

The CT Jets is an aggregate of 163 MW aero-derivative gas turbine engines located on 4 sites. The Combustion Turbine Technician is responsible for the safe, reliable, and compliant operation and maintenance of combustion turbine units and balance-of-plant systems.

This role supports daily operations, inspections, troubleshooting, maintenance execution, and regulatory compliance. The technician works closely with plant leadership, contractors, and CAMS support teams to ensure optimal performance while maintaining the highest safety and environmental standards.

• Perform daily rounds, inspections, and surveillance of combustion turbines, fuel systems, auxiliary equipment, and balance-of-plant systems
• Operate combustion turbines and supporting systems in accordance with operating procedures, permits, and ISO-NE dispatch requirements
• Perform routine and corrective maintenance across mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and controls disciplines based on training and experience
• Assist with troubleshooting of gas turbine, electrical, and control system issues to minimize forced outages
• Must be able to work independently or with little supervision
• Must be able to participate in on-call rotation and respond to call out events

• Maintain strict adherence to OSHA, EPA, CT DEEP, NPDES, and air permit requirements
• Participate in plant safety programs, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and hazard recognition activities
• Safely handle and document work involving hazardous materials, fuels, and chemicals
• Support environmental inspections, audits, and reporting requirements
• Assist in developing and maintaining operating and maintenance procedures
• Support profit and performance improvement initiatives
• Provide input to annual plant budgets, training plans, and maintenance strategies
• Support predictive maintenance activities, equipment trending, and plant historian data review

• Assist in the selection, coordination, and oversight of contractors supporting:
• Electrical and I&C work
• HVAC, welding, and specialty services
• Support planned and forced outages, including extended hours as required

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum 5 years of experience in power generation operations and maintenance or comparable industrial process operations
• Hands-on experience with combustion turbines (FT4 P&W, GE, Siemens, or equivalent preferred)
• Working knowledge of DCS/SCADA systems, PLC diagnostics, and plant control systems
• Strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical, electrical and instrumentation systems
• Familiarity with plant historians, trending, and predictive maintenance technologies
• Ability to qualify and maintain qualifications as a control room and roving operator
• Ability to perform and document work in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Technical degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with fossil fuel power plants
• Prior experience in ISO-NE-dispatched facilities
• Familiarity with Connecticut environmental and operating requirements

The physical demands described below represent those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• Exposure to varied outdoor environments, including extreme weather conditions, high noise levels, hazardous areas, and diverse work surfaces.
• Frequent use of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as hard hats, safety glasses, respirators, ear protection, chemical suits, hot gloves, and high-voltage protective gear.
• Working near high-voltage equipment and operating heavy machinery, with proper training and safety protocols.
• Entry into confined spaces and potentially hazardous environments, often accompanied by exposure to loud machinery and equipment.
• Physical activities include walking, standing for extended periods, crawling, stooping, sitting, climbing vertical and inclined ladders/stairs, operating large valves, and performing tasks requiring up to 50 lbs. of pulling, turning, lifting, or carrying.
• Exposure to extreme heat and cold.
• Participation in a post-offer physical examination and drug screening, as well as ongoing random drug testing.
• Compliance with strict smoking restrictions in and around the facility.

Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record, as this position requires frequent travel for company business. Candidates should be comfortable operating a vehicle as part of their job responsibilities and must meet any applicable company and insurance requirements.

CAMS offers a variety of excellent benefits. Full-time employees are offered the following: medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD,…