Combustion Turbine Technician I, II, III, IV, or Journey Level

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

8d•$45 - $65

About The Position

Responsible for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of plant activities at combustion turbine powerplants. One position is available at one of five job grade levels—Combustion Turbine Technician I, II, III, IV, or Journey Level—based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience and Tri-State’s business needs at the time of hire. The role performs operations and maintenance of combustion turbine generating units and associated station and site support systems. Work includes preventive maintenance, equipment inspections, troubleshooting, testing, operating plant systems, maintaining records, responding to emergencies, and complying with safety and environmental requirements. The position may involve overtime at any time of day or week, irregular and shift hours, weekends, holidays, call-outs, and travel, including overnight travel. The employee must reside within 60 miles of the base location. Tri-State is a not-for-profit wholesale power supply cooperative serving electric distribution cooperatives and public power district members in Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico, and Wyoming. The company is headquartered in Westminster, Colorado, and employs approximately 1,000 people across five states.

Requirements

Trade school training, an associate degree in electronics, instrumentation and control, electrical technical training, electrician training, electrical engineering technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Willingness to work extra or irregular hours, shift work, weekends, holidays, and call-outs, and to travel, including overnight travel.
Mechanical and electrical skills, including demonstrated ability to isolate equipment from hazardous energy sources.
Availability and ability to be contacted outside work.
Ability to recognize and report problems in plant and substation equipment and troubleshoot, calibrate, and repair sensors, transmitters, and signal and feedback devices.
Willingness to work with high voltage and pass switching certification tests.
Willingness to work at other power plants and participate in required on-the-job and other training; willingness to travel 10–15% of the time.
Complete and maintain Visual Emissions Certification.
Willingness to work in tight spaces or areas.
Valid driver’s license.
Satisfactory work record that is maintained.
Reside within 60 miles of the base location.
Good health and physical ability sufficient to perform strenuous work.

Responsibilities

Safely operate and maintain combustion turbine generating units, station systems, and site support systems.
Perform the plant preventive maintenance program, conduct major equipment inspections, and learn and use the spare parts system.
Learn and use hand tools, precision equipment, and specialized test equipment for maintenance and troubleshooting.
Operate site communication systems and prepare facility logs, reports, unit readings, and other paperwork.
Complete and maintain first aid and CPR certification and remain able to perform first aid and CPR.
Follow spill prevention and response procedures, waste management and storm-water handling requirements; complete emergency response training and applicable facility response plans.
Respond appropriately to emergencies, including fires, major spills, unit failures, and injured employees.
Comply with environmental regulations when operating and maintaining plant and equipment.
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 generator, excitation, switchgear, PT and CT circuits; evaluate data to assess 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 when needed to support continuous, reliable electric service.
Be able to be issued Source of Power Clearance and demonstrate knowledge of one-line drawings.
Direct work assigned by a supervisor with contractors and other personnel.
Travel to other power plants and participate in on-the-job and other required training.