Combustion Turbine Technician

NRG Energy • Hacienda Heights, CA

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About The Position

The Combustion Turbine Technician is a shift employee who is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation, maintenance, and monitoring of all plant systems and equipment on a continuous basis at the Walnut Creek Energy Park in City of Industry, CA. The facility is a 500 MW gas-fired peaking facility with 5 GE LMS100 gas turbines.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in gas or steam turbines with a detailed overall knowledge of power plant equipment and its operation, including theory.
• Must be able to read and comprehend extensive written procedures for the operation and maintenance of the plant.
• Basic understanding of mathematics.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years' experience operating and maintaining Aeroderivative Gas Turbine power plant packages, preferably the GE LMS-100.
• Strong electrical aptitude, with in-depth understanding of mathematics, physics, water chemistry and mechanics.
• Familiarity with Root Cause Analysis.
• Familiarity with Red Tag LOTO system.
• Familiarity with SAP and Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Perform the required activities of the Control Room Operator and Outside Operator while working with other assigned personnel in the performance of all shift activities in a professional manner.
• Maintain high professional, personal, and equipment safety with environmental consciousness while adhering to compliance standards and practices.
• Start-up, operate, and shut down mechanical and electrical equipment to meet contract and business plan requirements.
• Perform switching of electrical equipment up to 230 kV.
• Monitor equipment for proper operation and adjust as required. Diagnose equipment problems and identify abnormal conditions.
• Interface and effectively communicate with CAISO and SCE.
• Perform other assigned independent, team, or shift activities that include but are not limited to; industrial safety program activities; routine maintenance tasks; housekeeping and general facility preservation; and whatever other activity you are directed to perform.
• Take the lead in assigned maintenance activities in the areas of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and controls, and warehousing due to specialty training and experience.
• Interface with the Plant Computerized Maintenance Management System (SAP) which requires proficiency in: Work order module, Purchasing module, and Inventory Control module.
• Assist in developing and defining operational policies and procedures as requested.
• Assist in identifying and implementing plant or profit improvement projects.
• Assist in training other plant operations personnel.
• Respond quickly to plant conditions or requirements which may involve extended and/or abnormal work hours.
• Cross-train in the required plant disciplines of Operations and Maintenance, including Electrical; Instrumentation and Controls; and Mechanical.
• Assist in the oversight of contractors who support plant activities.
• Operate company vehicles including trucks, forklifts, and other mobile equipment.
• Perform plant housekeeping functions.
• Will involve work with OSHA classified hazardous materials.
• Perform routine equipment lubrication.
• Handle, store and dispense hazardous substances according to applicable SDS.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: High school or GED