Combustion Turbine Technician I-IV

Oglethorpe Power Corporation•Forsyth, GA

113d•$33 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

Oglethorpe Power is hiring Combustion Turbine Technicians (CT Tech I–IV) to support our Smarr Simple Cycle Plant-a fast‑response peaking facility that plays a critical role in grid reliability across Georgia. This role is ideal for technicians with experience in industrial power generation, gas turbines, heavy rotating equipment, or military/shipboard systems who want steady work, strong safety culture, and hands‑on responsibility in a modern plant environment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
4+ years of experience in:
Entry‑level candidates with strong mechanical/technical aptitude will be considered for CT Tech I
Ability to read and apply technical manuals, drawings, and procedures
Experience with or exposure to plant control systems such as: Siemens T3000, GE Mark VI/VIII, Allen-Bradley PLC's
Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation systems
Comfortable using plant software and basic computer tools (email, work orders, documentation)
Willingness to work rotating shifts, call‑outs, and overtime as required for plant operations
Valid driver's license which meets the insurance eligibility requirements under Oglethorpe Power's qualification program.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in engineering, engineering, or related physical science, or equivalent preferred.
For the Combustion Technician I, we will consider entry-level candidates with demonstrated analytical and technical problem-solving aptitude.
Combustion turbines, gas turbines, or large industrial engines
Power plants, refineries, chemical plants, LNG facilities, or large manufacturing sites
Naval propulsion, shipboard turbines, or industrial rotating equipment
Industrial electrical, instrumentation, or mechanical maintenance

Responsibilities

Start up, shut down, and operate simple‑cycle combustion turbines and balance‑of‑plant systems
Perform operator rounds, monitor plant conditions, and respond to alarms and abnormal equipment behavior
Troubleshoot and perform preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems
Work with high‑voltage electrical systems and industrial control systems
Diagnose failure modes, take corrective action, and escalate issues when needed
Own assigned systems and work orders using Maximo (planning, parts, documentation, follow‑up)
Support outages and maintenance planning (including job plans, parts, and staging)
Serve as Clearance Authority, ensuring equipment is safely isolated before work begins
Coordinate with contractors during outages, repairs, and capital projects
Document work, operational events, and system conditions clearly for shift handoffs and reporting