Combustion Turbine Technician I–IV (24/7 Ops, Growth)

Oglethorpe Power Corp.; Monroe (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured progression path

Strong team collaboration

Contribution to grid reliability

Job summary

A leading utility provider in Monroe, Georgia is hiring a Combustion Turbine Technician to support operations and maintenance at a critical peaking generation facility. Responsibilities include hands-on troubleshooting, preventive, and corrective maintenance of combustion turbines. Candidates should have at least 4 years of experience in power production, excellent problem-solving skills, and a strong ability to work in team environments. This position involves compliance with safety regulations and may require overtime to meet operational needs.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in commercial power production facility operations.
• Advanced analytical and technical problem-solving skills are preferred.
• For Combustion Technician I, entry-level candidates with problem-solving aptitude will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Perform operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of combustion turbines.
• Execute daily start-up and shutdown of plant equipment.
• Maintain compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Engage in continuous improvement for electric power generation.
• Administrate contracts and prepare compliance reports.

Skills

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Technical problem-solving

Communication

Control systems usage

Troubleshooting

High-voltage equipment handling

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Siemens T3000

GE Mark VNI

Allen Bradley PLCs

IBM-Maximo

MS Office Suite

Job description

A leading utility provider in Monroe, Georgia is hiring a Combustion Turbine Technician to support operations and maintenance at a critical peaking generation facility. Responsibilities include hands-on troubleshooting, preventive, and corrective maintenance of combustion turbines. Candidates should have at least 4 years of experience in power production, excellent problem-solving skills, and a strong ability to work in team environments. This position involves compliance with safety regulations and may require overtime to meet operational needs.