Combustion Turbine Operator/Technician

Indiana Municipal Power Agency; Anderson (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A not-for-profit electric company in Indiana is seeking a Combustion Turbine Operator/Technician to maintain and operate combustion turbines and electric generators. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards, and operating monitoring equipment. Ideal candidates will have an Associate degree in a relevant field and some experience. Offering a collaborative environment and an excellent benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years’ experience in relevant fields.
• Familiarity with safety practices and OSHA requirements.
• Ability to understand electrical and mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain combustion turbines and plant systems.
• Monitor transformer instrumentation.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and procedures.

Skills

Workplace safety-oriented mindset

Knowledge of control systems

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate degree in engineering, electronics, or related field

Tools

Hand tools

Wrenches

Job description

The Indiana Municipal Power Agency is a not-for-profit, wholesale electric generation and transmission company located in Carmel, Indiana. At IMPA, we support 61 communities in Indiana and Ohio through providing low-cost, reliable, and environmentally responsible electricity, as well as a variety of other services to help in the overall success of each town or city.

As a member of the generation team, the Combustion Turbine Operator/Technician will maintain and operate our combustion turbines and electric generators in Anderson and Richmond, Indiana, to achieve the highest levels of reliability and performance. This is a full-time position.

What You’ll Bring to the Table

• A workplace safety-oriented mindset
• An Associate degree in engineering, electronics, or a related field of study with 1-5 years’ experience.
• Other equivalent combinations of education and technical experience may also be considered.
• Knowledge of control systems, electrical systems and communication equipment.
• An understanding of electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Ability to use hand tools, wrenches and other equipment.
• Familiarity with acceptable safety practices and OSHA requirements.
• A positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Operate and maintain our combustion turbines and plant systems at Anderson and Richmond.
• Operate environmental and other monitoring equipment.
• Ensure compliance with operating permit limits, standard IMPA procedures and NERC and RFC reliability standards.
• Operate high voltage switchyard circuit breakers
• Monitor transformer instrumentation
• Other duties as necessary, including procurement of parts and supplies, preventive maintenance activities and maintaining environmental monitoring equipment.
• Ensure compliance with our safety standards and procedures including the safety tagging and lockout of electrical and mechanical systems.

What We’re Excited to Share with You

• Excellent benefits package including family health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off, and a competitive salary.
• Tuition reimbursement and a wide range of development opportunities.
• Wellness reimbursements.
• A collaborative and supportive team that is eager to help you succeed.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply by e-mail at [e-mail] or to: Human Resources, Indiana Municipal Power Agency, 11610 North College Avenue, Carmel, IN 46032.