Combustion Turbine Technician

Job Summary

We have an immediate opening for a Combustion Turbine Specialist located in Luckey, Ohio. Training will be provided by web‑based programs, self‑paced curriculum, and hands‑on experience. The primary function is to support operations and maintenance of a simple cycle dual‑fuel combustion turbine and its associated systems.

• Learn and operate plant systems under direction of plant staff; includes fundamentals, advanced theory, and equipment maintenance.
• Operate turbine‑generators and auxiliaries for start‑up, normal operation, and shutdown; observe and record indicators.
• Prepare plant statistical reports, assist with capital budgets, maintain configuration drawings, databases, and operational procedures.
• Participate in safety tagging, record maintenance, and ensure regulatory and environmental compliance.
• Recommend improvements of plant performance and safety.
• Operate equipment such as vehicles, cranes, hoists, welding, and cutting tools as required.
• Inspect, test, troubleshoot, service, repair, calibrate, and install control instruments and associated circuitry.
• Develop and conduct the predictive maintenance program; administer inventory control; conduct performance evaluations.
• Assist with training packages for new technicians.
• Perform tests, calibrations, and repairs to instrumentation, including environmental protection equipment.
• Handle electrical maintenance duties such as wiring, motor replacement, and component testing.
• Install, test, remove, and replace motors, generators, rotating equipment, and auxiliary devices.
• Perform mechanical maintenance on plant equipment, structures, and buildings; perform welding, brazing, cutting.
• Use appropriate safety equipment and techniques daily.
• Read and interpret blueprints, wiring, and schematic diagrams; perform switching and tagging.
• Update station logs; complete procurement documents.
• Arrange fuel transfer and receipt as needed.
• Comply with regulations and safety protocols.
• Facilitate information turnover between shifts or projects.
• Maintain high standards of safety.
• Work as a team member with Troy Energy staff and cooperate on plant goals.
• Comply with all IPSC policies and procedures.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with electric generating equipment and turbine generators is desired but not mandatory.
• Valid driver’s license, insurable by company insurance carrier.

• Motivated to learn new skills independently and under instruction.
• Ability to solve complex problems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• High initiative and judgment.
• Proficiency with computer‑based productivity tools relevant to plant operations, including CMMS, maintenance logs, and procurement systems.
• Availability for plant emergencies or call‑ins (days or nights, weekends, holidays).
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime.

• Work may be performed indoors (60%) and outdoors (40%).
• Noise level moderate to high; weather exposure common.
• Physical demands: standing, walking, balancing, climbing stairs/ladders, stooping, squatting, reaching, pulling, lifting up to 50 lbs, operating in confined spaces, working at heights, wearing PPE, passing respirator fit test.
• Requirements for eyesight and attendance as stated.

Base salary range: $112,720 – $169,080. Additional rewards may include annual bonuses, short‑ and long‑term incentives, and program‑specific awards. Benefits may include medical, vision, dental, 401(k), and flexible spending accounts.

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol‑free workplace. EEO AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability. To the extent permitted by law, employees may be subject to random drug testing and other testing.

Luckey, OH, 43443. Nearest major market:
Toledo. Nearest secondary market:
Cleveland.