Combustion Turbine Technician

Nebraska Public Power District•Hallam, NE

7d•$42 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

This individual will specifically be responsible for the operation and maintenance of Sheldon Station (SS) Electrical and Instrument & Controls (I&C) systems along with insuring that all North American Electricity Reliability Council (NERC) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements are maintained in order to ensure the safe, reliable, and economic operation/maintenance of SS. Additionally, this individual will have the responsibility for maintaining the reliability and availability of NPPD’s combustion turbines (CT) located at Hallam, Hebron, and McCook along with insuring that all North American Electricity Reliability Council (NERC) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements are maintained in order to ensure the safe, reliable, and economic operation/maintenance of the three CT sites. The person filling this position will be focused on providing the customer services needed for the successful maintenance and operation of SS, as well as the CT. When preforming in a fully proficient role, the incumbent shall be capable of operating and maintaining any of the CT, along with being capable of maintaining the Electrical and I&C controls at SS. Incumbent will be placed in the on-call rotation to be available for the needs of Sheldon Station and the CT sites.

Requirements

Two-year associate degree in any of the following: electrical technology, electro-mechanical technology, electronic service technology, jet engine technology, or a related electrical/mechanical field and one year of experience as a technician in an industrial setting.
Equivalent military training and one year of experience as an Electrical, Mechanical, I&C, Electronic, or Jet Turbine Technician in an industrial setting.
High school diploma/GED and a minimum of three years of experience as a (Electrical/I&C/Jet Technology/Mechanical) Technician in an industrial setting.
High school diploma/GED and completion of a Technical (Electrical/I&C/Jet Technology/Mechanical) Apprentice Program.
High school diploma/GED and other work experience or demonstrated performance indicating the applicant has the skills and ability to perform the required duties of the position.
NPPD Clearance Holder certification and/or NPPD Switchman certification may be required.
Must be recommended based on the Power Plant Maintenance Selection System (MASS) results.

Nice To Haves

Incumbents will be enrolled in NPPD's internal training/certification program and will be required to achieve certification as a condition of continued employment.
Trained and certified to operate the unit in a blackstart condition.

Responsibilities

Perform electrical and electronic maintenance required to maintain the availability of the steam generators, steam turbines, electrical generators, and all associated auxiliary and support equipment found in a power generating station.
Perform work on and maintain/tune the controls for both of SS boilers, turbines, and generators.
Perform electrical, electronic, and mechanical maintenance required to maintain availability of CT generating units.
Perform both off-line and on-line equipment audits and inspections.
Interpret the need for and perform maintenance based on those interpretations.
Research and assist in purchasing of materials and services as required.
Investigate parts availability and pricing with vendors, order parts and consumables, as needed, to maintain adequate spares stock at all locations.
Provide project management capability by reviewing bids and quotes for accuracy and compliance with technical specifications, assisting potential vendors with needs during bidding process, and assisting supply chain management in writing of contracts and bid specifications.
Maintain accurate maintenance, operation, and inventory records.
Write notifications of work to be accomplished and confirm time to proper work orders using systems, Applications and Products in Data Processing (SAP) tools, including releasing Preventative Maintenance (PM), technically complete (TECO) orders, creating purchase requisitions, planning, and scheduling department work.
Attend users group meetings/symposiums and training sessions to maintain contact with other users and vendors to keep up to date on changes, trends, and common issues throughout the power generation industry.
Perform Unit Operator duties on each CT site as needed to ensure each site is ready to be called upon in the SPP market when needed. Duties will include overseeing startups, shutdowns, and post run inspections.
Maintain the certification to operate the unit in a blackstart condition.
Become Method 9 opacity reading trained as needed by department needs and maintain the training going forward.
Accountable for other duties as assigned.