Combustion Turbine Technician

Nrg Bluewater Wind; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Annual bonus opportunity

Job summary

Nrg Bluewater Wind in University Park seeks a Combustion Turbine Technician responsible for operating and maintaining plant equipment. The ideal candidate will perform shift duties, ensuring safety and efficiency of plant operations.

Qualifications include a high school diploma with at least 3 years of relevant experience. Technical skills, including proficiency in SAP and strong electrical aptitude, are required. This role includes both indoor and outdoor work under various conditions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience with plant equipment operation.
• Familiarity with electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic systems.
• Ability to communicate and work in teams.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain plant systems and equipment.
• Perform required maintenance tasks and safety procedures.
• Monitor and diagnose equipment performance.

Skills

Electrical aptitude

Mechanical skills

Troubleshooting

Basic mathematics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Forklifts

Job description

Job Summary

The Combustion Turbine Technician is a shift employee responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation, maintenance, and monitoring of all plant systems and equipment at the University Park North and South Plants.

Responsibilities:

• Perform the required activities of the Control Room Operator and Outside Operator while working with other assigned personnel in a professional manner. Activities include the operation, maintenance, and performance monitoring of all equipment; testing and treatment of plant water; creation and maintenance of plant records; extensive use of personal computers and distributed control systems.
• 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 345 kV.
• Monitor equipment for proper operation and adjust as required. Diagnose equipment problems and identify abnormal conditions.
• Interface and effectively communicate with dispatch.
• 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 any other activity directed.
• Take the lead in assigned maintenance activities in mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and controls, and warehousing due to specialty training and experience.
• Interface with the Plant Computerized Maintenance Management System (SAP), requiring proficiency in the Work Order, Purchasing, and Inventory Control modules.
• 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: 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.
• Work with OSHA‑classified hazardous materials.
• Handle, store, and dispense hazardous substances according to applicable SDS.

Working Conditions

• Power Plant Environment – work both inside and outside in all temperatures and climate conditions in accordance with Heat Stress procedures. Around large rotating equipment; energized electrical equipment; high noise areas; occasionally confined spaces; elevations in excess of 90 feet or platforms at heights of 5 feet or greater. Climb stairways, ladders, and work from aerial devices.
• Work irregular or rotating shifts and respond to emergency call‑outs.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to read and comprehend extensive written procedures for operation and maintenance of the plant.
• Basic understanding of mathematics.
• Successful candidates must receive a rating of Recommended on the NRG pre‑employment assessment test.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience and detailed overall knowledge of plant equipment and its operation (Industrial/Refinery/Chemical/Power Plant).
• 2 years’ experience operating and maintaining aeroderivative gas turbine power plant packages, preferably the GE LM6000 or Pratt and Whitney FT8 Twin Packs.
• 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.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical equipment and systems.
• Thorough knowledge of plant terminology and nomenclature.
• Thorough knowledge of power plant equipment, construction, capacities, limitations, theories of operation, and operating procedures.
• Knowledge of the principles of power plant water chemistry.
• Knowledge of maintenance procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of proper and safe working practices, including lockout/tagout and confined space entry.
• Skilled in the use of hand and power tools.
• Skilled in the use of mobile equipment, such as forklifts and aerial lifts.
• Skilled in the use of computers.
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to give directions to other employees.
• Ability to read and understand technical information, printed engineering data, interpret charts, graphs, and gauge scales.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment and system problems.
• Ability to interface with others and effectively function as a member and leader of a team.

Physical Requirements

• May be required to reach by stooping and/or crawling through confined spaces, or to lie down. Some confined spaces can be accessed only by lowering oneself into the space feet first, after first removing a hatch weighing 10 to 25 pounds.
• May routinely be required to stand for extended periods and walk over uneven surfaces such as loose rock, open grating, and up and down ladders and staircases.
• May need to carry tools, materials, and equipment generally weighing up to 50 pounds or more; some tools are irregularly shaped and can weigh up to 50 pounds.
• While working on equipment or instruments with pressurized systems, one may be required to lift tools and cylinders that contain high‑pressure gases or compressed air and are 4 to 5 feet in height and could weigh up to 75 pounds.
• Compartments where certain equipment or instruments need to be accessed may exceed 150°F. Other instruments and equipment to be serviced are mounted on surfaces where temperature may exceed 600°F.
• Overhead work may require the employee to carry and move portable ladders.
• Large electrical breakers may need to be manually pulled and pushed to complete work.
• May require long periods at a computer terminal.
• Will be required to work rotating shifts and overtime.
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), which includes but is not limited to: steel‑toed EH‑rated work boots, hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, fall protection, and other job‑specific PPE.

The base salary range above represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The listed range is just one component of the total compensation package. Other rewards may include an annual bonus, short‑ and long‑term incentives, and program‑specific awards. The position may also be eligible to participate in the benefits program, which may include medical, vision, dental, 401(k), and flexible spending accounts.

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol‑free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post‑accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.