Combustion Turbine Technician – Operations & Safety

CAMS - Texas; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 63,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

LTD

STD

Life insurance

401k

Job summary

CT Jets in Connecticut is seeking a Combustion Turbine Technician to ensure safe, reliable operation and maintenance of turbine units and balance-of-plant systems. The role supports daily operations, inspections, troubleshooting, maintenance execution, and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced energy site.

You will work with plant leadership, contractors, and CAMS teams, performing rounds, on-call duties, and contributing to safety and environmental standards across sites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in power generation operations and maintenance.
• Hands-on experience with combustion turbines (FT4 P&W, GE, Siemens, or equivalent).
• Working knowledge of DCS/SCADA, PLC diagnostics, and plant control systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical, electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Familiarity with plant historians, trending, and predictive maintenance technologies.
• Ability to qualify and maintain qualifications as a control room and roving operator.
• Ability to perform and document work in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily rounds, inspections, and surveillance of combustion turbines, fuel systems, auxiliary equipment, and balance-of-plant systems.
• Operate combustion turbines and supporting systems in accordance with operating procedures, permits, and ISO-NE dispatch requirements.
• Perform routine and corrective maintenance across mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and controls disciplines based on training and experience.
• Assist with troubleshooting of gas turbine, electrical, and control system issues to minimize forced outages.
• Must be able to work independently or with little supervision.
• Must be able to participate in on-call rotation and respond to call out events.
• Maintain strict adherence to OSHA, EPA, CT DEEP, NPDES, and air permit requirements.

Skills

Combustion turbines

DCS/SCADA

PLC diagnostics

Troubleshooting

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

On-call rotation

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

CT Jets in Connecticut is seeking a Combustion Turbine Technician to ensure safe, reliable operation and maintenance of turbine units and balance-of-plant systems. The role supports daily operations, inspections, troubleshooting, maintenance execution, and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced energy site.

You will work with plant leadership, contractors, and CAMS teams, performing rounds, on-call duties, and contributing to safety and environmental standards across sites.