Combustion Turbine Technician

Job Summary

The Operations & Maintenance Technician role is rotating shift position and the OMT is responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of the power facility. Operates, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs mechanical equipment, electrical equipment and instrumentation. This equipment includes, but is not limited to the gas turbine, steam turbine, generators, heat recovery steam generator, air compressors, water treatment equipment, demineralizers, motors, pumps, diesel generators and other auxiliary equipment. Strictly adheres to all safety and environmental rules and regulations to protect employees and public safety.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supports the LOMT in the proper operation of the combined cycle generating facility with minimal guidance or assistance. Competently operates and maintains all plant equipment. Capable of operating plant equipment locally via PLC panel interfaces. Communicates plant issues and keeps LOMT fully informed of plant operations, unusual conditions, and faulty equipment
• Fully supports the use of a computerized maintenance management system (Maximo) by displaying a proficiency in using the system, entering data consistent with fellow employees and dedication to the facility maintenance philosophy.  Thoroughly records equipment problems on Maximo work requests and documents maintenance actions taken on work order forms. Handles corrective maintenance and preventive maintenance work orders in a timely and high quality manner. Shows diligence in documenting spare parts usage and re-ordering
• Reads meters, gauges, or automatic devices to record data such as temperature of equipment, vibration of equipment, hours of operation, pressure, and fluid levels to verify operating conditions. Visually inspects and listens to equipment at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions or need for repair, adjustment or lubrication
• Provides detailed status of plant conditions to fellow OMT’s at shift turnover
• Perform water chemistry analysis on HRSG, auxiliary boiler, and cooling tower systems. Ensure water chemistry is within proper control ranges. Make adjustments to water chemistry, as needed, by controlling chemical feed and/or blowdown rates. Work with plant chemist, OMT’s and water treatment vendor to properly monitor overall chemistry program
• Operate demineralized water system in accordance with OEM and plant procedures and monitor demineralized water to ensure quality is within acceptable limits
• Uses facility operating procedures and equipment technical manuals to operate, maintain and repair facility equipment and ensure equipment is operated within acceptable parameters
• Maintains equipment by tightening fittings, replacing valve packing, gaskets, valves, gauges, etc. and cleaning, replacing, oiling and lubricating other component parts and equipment as required
• Opens and closes valves as required for proper system operation and mechanical isolation
• Opens and closes circuit breakers as required for proper system operation and electrical isolation
• Performs capital project and/or major program responsibilities as assigned by Plant Management
• Sets up and operates various tools and instruments to repair parts and equipment. Operates welding and cutting equipment and completes metal fabrication projects 
• Diagnoses cause of mechanical malfunction or failure of operational equipment. Repair, replace, dismantle and examine defective parts along with lubricating and cleaning parts 
• Uses fluke meter and other test equipment to calibrate and repair plant instrumentation and electrical circuits
• Assist in troubleshooting and inspecting programmable logic controllers, plant control systems and distributive control systems including control card replacement and wiring terminations. Assist in repairs
• Identify and resolve CEMS problems. Assist in performing calibrations and gas bottle change outs.
• Reads, understands and complies with all regulatory procedures and facility safety programs.  Follow all plant environmental permits.
• Work shift hours, overtime, and irregular hours as needed to support reliable operation of the facility. From time to time the working hours will be determined on short notice based on plant requirements
• Performs general housekeeping and continuous improvement of the appearance of the facility including painting projects as required. Maintains the cleanliness of all areas of the plant and control room.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Mechanical, instrumentation and electrical equipment knowledge is required.
• Demonstrates knowledge of all facets of power plant operations.
• Demonstrates the ability to make competent decisions in emergency situations.
• Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to do walking, reaching, climbing, and stooping and lifting (up to 75 pounds).

Education/Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates Degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college to technical school; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or a combination of experience and/or education preferred.