Combustion Turbine Technician I, II, III, IV, or JL

Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc.•Commerce City, CO

19h•$45 - $65

About The Position

Responsible for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of plant activities at combustion turbine power plants. One position is available and may be filled at one of five job grade levels—Combustion Turbine Technician I (T2), II (T3), III (T4), IV (T5), or Journey Level Combustion Turbine Technician (T6)—based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience and Tri-State’s business needs at the time of hire. Candidates with less experience than the Journey Level requirements may be hired at a lower grade level. The role performs operations and maintenance on combustion turbine generating units and supporting station and site systems, including substation switching. It involves preventive maintenance, equipment inspections, troubleshooting, testing and repair, operational documentation, safety and environmental compliance, emergency response, and training. The position requires availability for overtime, irregular hours, shift work, weekends, holidays, and call-outs, as well as travel. The Journey Level hiring wage is $64.58; posted hiring wage ranges are $58.92–$61.68 for Level IV, $53.79–$56.29 for Level III, $49.14–$51.41 for Level II, and $44.92–$46.97 for Level I. Actual compensation may vary based on work experience, education, and skill level.

Requirements

Trade school training or an associate degree in electronics, instrumentation and control, electrical technical training, electrician training, electrical engineering technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Two years of power plant experience, which may consist of an equivalent combination of related education and/or power plant experience; this is the Journey Level requirement, and candidates with less experience may be hired at a lower grade.
Mechanical and electrical skills, including demonstrated ability to isolate equipment from hazardous energy sources.
Ability to recognize and report plant and substation equipment problems and troubleshoot, calibrate, and repair sensors, transmitters, and signal and feedback devices.
Willingness to work extra or irregular hours, shift work, weekends and holidays, and call-outs; willingness to travel, including overnight travel.
Ability and availability to be contacted outside of work.
Willingness to work with high voltage and ability to pass switching certification tests.
Willingness to work at other power plants and participate in on-the-job and other required training; willingness to travel 10–15% of the time.
Complete and maintain Visual Emissions Certification.
Valid driver’s license.
Maintain a satisfactory work record.
Reside within 60 miles of the base location.
Good health and physical ability sufficient to perform strenuous work.
Ability to work overtime at any time of the day or week.

Responsibilities

Perform operations and maintenance of combustion turbine generating units and station and site support systems, including substation switching.
Perform the plant preventive maintenance program, conduct major equipment inspections, and learn and use the spare-parts system.
Learn and apply safe and effective use of hand tools, precision equipment, and specialized test equipment for maintenance and troubleshooting.
Operate site communication systems and prepare logs, reports, unit readings, and other facility paperwork.
Complete and maintain first aid and CPR certification and the ability to perform first aid and CPR.
Follow spill prevention and response, waste management, and storm-water handling procedures; complete emergency-response training and facility response plans as applicable.
Respond appropriately to emergencies, including fires, major spills, unit failures, and employee injuries.
Comply with environmental regulations during plant and equipment operation and maintenance.
Use plant safety equipment and procedures, including job briefings, confined-space entry, lockout/tagout, hot-work permits, critical-path entry, work permits, and air-monitoring equipment.
Maintain, operate, and test generators, excitation systems, switchgear, PT and CT circuits; evaluate data to determine continued operation and recommend maintenance.
Demonstrate working knowledge of station protective-relay operation, interaction, and zones of protection.
Assist with staff and safety meetings.
Learn control-system theory and application, including power supply, start-up speed, temperature control, protection systems, communications, operational limits, and monitoring systems.
Comply with company policies and procedures and maintain knowledge of applicable regulations, laws, standards, and best practices.
Work overtime at any time of day or week when needed to support continuous, reliable electric service.
Direct work assigned by a supervisor involving contractors and other personnel.