Combustion Turbine Technician

East Kentucky Power Cooperative, Inc.; Winchester (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance from

Dental plan free for employees

401(k) with company match

Generous vacation and sick leave

Job summary

East Kentucky Power Cooperative, Inc. seeks anInstrumentation/Control Technician to ensure proper operation of combustion turbines and associated systems. You will calibrate instruments, maintain controls, and oversee relay and data acquisition equipment in a power generation environment.

Strong reading of schematics, field troubleshooting, and ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts are essential. A technical maintenance background with compliance to safety standards is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's/technical degree preferred in industrial maintenance.
• Three years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs general facility maintenance duties.
• Inspects and/or repair pumps.
• Rebuilds valves.
• Monitors, operates, and controls combustion turbines and auxiliary equipment.
• Installs, calibrates, and tests instruments and transmitters.
• Maintains automatic controls for multiple systems.
• Performs hardware/software modifications on control systems.
• Operates overhead crane and water treatment plant.

Skills

Pumps & motors

Valve operation

Hydraulic & pneumatic systems

Test equipment

Schematic readings

Distributed control systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's or technical degree in industrial maintenance

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Millivolt meters

Frequency generators

Digital/analog voltmeters

Manometers

Power generators

Job description

Located in the heart of the Bluegrass state, East Kentucky Power Cooperative is a not-for-profit generation and transmission (G&T) electric utility with headquarters in Winchester, KY which is just a short distance from Lexington. Our cooperative has a vital mission: to safely generate and deliver reliable, affordable and sustainable energy to our 16 owner-member cooperatives serving more than 1.2 million Kentuckians across 89 counties. We're leaders in environmental stewardship and we're committed to provide power to improve the lives of people in Kentucky.

As passionate as we are about providing smart energy solutions, we are equally excited about people.We strive to cultivate connected workplaces where great ideas are born and rewarding careers are built.

EKPC offers a wage and benefits package that ranks among the best in the state. There is no waiting period on our medical, dental and vision insurance plans so you are covered on day one, and the dental plan is free for employees. Our generous 401(k) retirement plan allows employees to start contributing to their plan after a month of service, and after 3 months of service, EKPC will automatically contribute 6.5% of base wages AND match employee contributions up to 4.5%. Our competitive vacation and sick leave package starts day one to allow for flexibly and a healthy work-life balance.

For more information on our plentiful benefits package visit our website at https://www.ekpc.coop/work-ekpc

EKPC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Key Roles

This position is responsible for performing all duties necessary to ensure proper and efficient operation of all instrumentation, hydraulic systems, automatic control systems, and mechanical equipment associated with combustion turbines.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs general facility maintenance duties.
• Inspects and/or repair pumps.
• Rebuilds valves.
• Monitors, operates, and controls combustion turbines and auxiliary equipment, and takes appropriate action to maintain normal equipment and system operation.
• Installs, calibrates, and tests various instruments such as pressure temperature, flow, position, and level transmitters, pressure gauges, data recorders, microprocessors, chemical analysis meters, and alarm systems.
• Maintains automatic controls for combustion control, safeguard systems, data acquisition, turbine control systems, water treatment systems, and communication systems.
• Performs hardware and software modifications and installs, monitors, and maintains programmable control systems.
• Performs complicated rigging.
• Operates overhead crane.
• Operates a water treatment and demineralizer plant.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

For a full job description with a full list of key responsibilities, please visit our website at www.ekpc.coop/work-ekpc

Key Requirements

Education and Certifications / Licenses:

• High school diploma or equivalent. Associate’s or technical degree in industrial maintenance including mechanical, electronics, electricity, and control systems preferred.

Experience:

• Three (3) years of related experience preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of pumps and motors, valve operation, and hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Working knowledge of test equipment such as oscilloscopes, millivolt meters, frequency generators, digital and analog voltmeters, manometers, D.C. and A.C. power generators, etc.
• Knowledge of water treatment facilities highly desirable.
• Must be able to read and understand schematic drawings, technical manuals, system logic, and blueprints for digital control systems.
• Training or demonstrated experience in troubleshooting and repair of distributed control systems with emphasis on GE Mark V and/or ABB Mod 300 preferred.
• Must be a self-motivated individual with the ability to work alone.
• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills
• Safety Awareness
• Initiating Action
• Contributing to Team Success

Working Conditions

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and excellent driving record and must live within one and a half (1.5) hours of the plant.
• Must work a 12-hour rotating shift, if needed; on-call position; nonscheduled overtime is a normal part of job.
• Occasional lifting up to fifty (50) pounds; regular climbing and working at heights on stairs and ladders.
• Must pass a physical ability and aptitude test; must follow procedures for wearing a respirator and other protective equipment.