Combustion Turbine Technician I, II, III, IV, or JL

Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc.; Commerce City (CO); Vor Ort; USD 62.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA / FSA

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Work Schedules

Life Insurance

401K

Long Term Disability

Zusammenfassung

Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. seeks a Journe y Level Combustion Turbine Technician to operate and maintain combustion turbine generators across sites.

The role requires willingness to travel, adapt to overtime, and perform coordination with contractors. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, HSAs, FSAs, tuition reimbursement, 401K and long-term disability.

Qualifikationen

• Two years of power plant experience or equivalent education/experience.

Aufgaben

• Operate and maintain combustion turbine generating units and site systems.

Kenntnisse

Shift work

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Trade school or associate degree in electronics or electrical tech

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Responsible for the safe and efficient operations and maintenance of plant activities at the combustion turbine powerplants.

Job Description

Responsible for the safe and efficient operations and maintenance of plant activities at the combustion turbine powerplants.

Note

There is one position available, and the position will be filled at one of five job grade levels: Combustion Turbine Technician I, job grade T2; Combustion Turbine Technician II, job grade T3; Combustion Turbine Technician III, job grade T4; Combustion Turbine Technician IV, job grade T5; or Journey Level Combustion Turbine Technician, job grade T6. This decision will be based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate selected, and Tri-State business needs at the time of hire.

Tri-State recognizes the value of a highly-engaged and committed workforce and provides an excellent benefits program that includes:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Work Schedules including compressed work week
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Short Term Disability (STD)
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Paid Leave Benefits

Journey Level Combustion Turbine Technician

Hiring Wage: $64.58

Combustion Turbine Technician IV

Hiring Wage Range: $58.92-$61.68

Combustion Turbine Technician III

Hiring Wage Range: $53.79-$56.29

Combustion Turbine Technician II

Hiring Wage Range: $49.14-$51.41

Combustion Turbine Technician I

Hiring Wage Range: $44.92-$46.97

Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary outside of the posted hiring salary range based upon work experience, education, and/or skill level.

Responsibilities

• Perform operations and maintenance of combustion turbine generating units, station and site support systems to include substation switching.
• Perform overall plant preventative maintenance program, conduct major equipment inspection and learn and use the spare parts system.
• Learn and apply safe, effective use and operation of hand tools, precision equipment and specialized test equipment used in maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Operate site communication systems; prepare logs, reports, unit readings and other paperwork pertaining to the facility.
• Complete and maintain first aid and CPR certification and maintain the ability to perform first aid and CPR.
• Ensure adherence to spill prevention and response procedures, waste management and storm-water handling, complete emergency response procedures training program and facility response plans as applicable.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies such as fire, major spill, unit failure or injured employee.
• Comply with environmental regulations during operation and maintenance of plant and equipment.
• Responsible for using plant safety equipment and procedures, including job briefings, confined space entry, lockout/tagout, hot work permit, critical path entry, work permit and air monitoring equipment.
• Maintain, operate and test generator, excitation, switchgear, PT and CT circuits, and the ability to evaluate data for continued operation and recommendations for maintenance.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of station protective relay operation, interaction and zones of protection.
• Assist with staff and safety meetings.
• Learn control system theory, and application, to include power supply, start-up speed, temperature control, protection systems, communications, operational limits, and monitoring systems.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures and attain knowledge and remain knowledgeable of regulations, laws, standards, and best practices applicable to functional area.
• Because Tri-State has an obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to its customers, the ability to work overtime at any time of the day or week is considered an essential function of the job.

Other Duties/Responsibilities

• Direct work as assigned by supervisor with contractors and other personnel.

Qualifications

Education and Training

• Trade school training or associate degree in electronics, instrumentation and control, electrical technical training, electrician training, electrical engineering technology or related field, or equivalent experience.

Knowledge, Skills, And Ability

• Willingness to work extra or irregular hours, shift work, weekends and holidays, call-out, and willingness to travel, including overnight travel.
• Possess mechanical and electrical skills including demonstrated ability to isolate equipment from hazardous sources of energy.
• Possess ability and availability to be contacted outside of work.
• Ability to recognize and report problems in plant and substation equipment, and perform troubleshooting, calibrations, repair of sensors, transmitters, and signal and feedback devices.
• Willingness to work with high voltage and must be able to pass switching certification tests.
• Willingness to work at other power plants and actively participate in on-the-job training and other training, as required, with willingness to travel 10-15% of the time.
• Complete and maintain Visual Emissions Certification.

Experience

• Two (2) years of power plant experience which may consist of an equivalent combination of related education and/or power plant experience.

Other

• Possess valid driver’s license.
• Must have and maintain a satisfactory work record.
• Must reside within 60 miles of base location.
• Have good health and physical ability sufficient to perform strenuous work.

Note

The above requirements describe the experience and education qualifications for the Journey Level Combustion Turbine Technician. Those with less experience will be hired at the I, II, III or IV job grade level.

About Us

Tri-State is a wholesale power supply cooperative, operating on a not-for-profit basis, with electric distribution cooperatives and public power district members in four states: Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico and Wyoming. Together with its members, Tri-State delivers reliable, affordable and responsible power and energy services to nearly a million electricity consumers across roughly 200,000 square miles of the West.

Founded in 1952 by its member systems to provide a reliable, cost-based supply of electricity, Tri-State is now headquartered in Westminster, Colo., employing approximately 1,000 people across five states.

Tri-State's electricity is generated from coal, natural gas, hydropower, wind, and solar. This power reaches members via a transmission system that includes substation facilities, telecommunications sites and almost 6,000 miles of high voltage transmission lines.

As a member-owned and -governed cooperative, every member has a voice and an equal vote in the future of Tri-State.

Job Identification

751

Job Category

Combustion Turbine

Posting Date

2026-10-15T19:51:35+00:00

Job Schedule

Full time

Hiring Salary Range

$44.92-$64.58

Locations

13501 Powhaton Rd, Commerce City, CO, 80022, US

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.