Power Plant Production Technician IC&E

Brief Description

The Bethlehem Energy Center is a state‑of‑the‑art, combined‑cycle power plant fueled primarily by natural gas. The plant has a 3 x 3 x 1 combined‑cycle configuration: three GE 7FA combustion turbine‑generators (CTGs) exhausting at 1,140 °F to three Nooter/Eriksen heat‑recovery steam generators (HRSGs) whose outputs are combined to feed one GE D11 steam turbine‑generator.

Responsible for the detailed training of lower‑grade technicians; performs maintenance of gas and steam turbine generating units, steam generators and the safe, efficient, and environmentally compliant calibration of various types of complex auxiliary equipment associated with boilers, turbines, generators, water treatment facilities and power distribution. Investigates, troubleshoots and repairs equipment and controls, both electrical and mechanical; performs routine operational tests and inspections;

executes safe and effective lock‑out/tag‑out (LOTO) procedures on all types of mechanical and electrical equipment.

• Perform technical and specialized work of a skilled nature in connection with the repair and maintenance of GE MKVI, DCS communication systems, PLC logic, Rosemount instruments, CEMS (Continuous Emission Monitoring System), computers, annunciator systems, and boiler chemistry monitoring equipment. Perform thermography and NERC battery inspections and maintenance.
• Must have completed a course in electricity including magnetism and AC/DC theory, advanced chemistry, engineering principles of mechanics, control print reading, or maintenance and repair of electronic micro‑processing.
• Actively participate in job briefs and safety discussions. Maintain a strong focus on hazard identification and elimination. Perform work in accordance with the company’s policies, practices, standards, and rules.
• Maintain safe working conditions, proper tool and equipment usage, and protective clothing. Keep work areas clean and maintain housekeeping areas.
• Take a collaborative approach to problem solving. Work with energy production, maintenance personnel, and others to resolve immediate equipment problems and ensure equipment is repaired safely and efficiently.
• Actively seek ways to improve productivity and equipment reliability. Investigate abnormal operating conditions, equipment failures, equipment design issues, and operating and maintenance problems (PM/PDM).
• Review, update, revise drawings and other documentation and/or procedures as needed. Assist with technical and safety training of others.
• Assist or perform, as directed, analytical work in connection with equipment testing, chemical analyses, engineering studies and calculations related to the operating efficiency of power‑plant equipment and assist engineers and others performing technical services.
• Work a fair share of holdover, scheduled, and call‑out overtime, which may include weekend or night‑shift coverage for urgent jobs or startup support.
• Perform similar or less‑skilled tasks and other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Associate’s degree from an accredited or technical college.
• 5+ years power‑generation experience preferred.
• Knowledge and skill to perform the installation, inspection, repair, adjustment, calibration and servicing of instrumentation, controls, and electrical equipment.
• Strong math skills and understanding of fundamental chemistry principles.
• Ability to read, interpret and work from simple prints, sketches, and specifications. Analytical skills and solution‑development ability.
• Must have completed a course in electricity including magnetism and AC/DC theory, advanced chemistry, engineering principles of mechanics, control print reading, or maintenance and repair of electronic micro‑processing.

Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain a clean driving record, as this position requires occasional 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.

We offer a variety of benefits. Full‑time employees are offered medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD and life insurance plans. Employees may also select additional “a la carte” benefits to meet all their needs. Additional offerings include enrollment in a 401(k), flex spending accounts for medical and childcare needs, and participation in employee referral and tuition reimbursement programs.

Qualified applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. They will not require employer‑sponsored work authorization now or in the future.