Field Technician- Gas Turbine

POWER USA; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

POWER USA in the United States (TX, NM focus) seeks a Turbine Technician for Life Cycle Power to operate and maintain turbines in power generation or mechanical drive systems. You will monitor turbine operations, perform routine checks, and respond to abnormalities in performance and support equipment.

You will monitor control panels, attend safety trainings, document operations, troubleshoot gas turbines and HMI, assist with installation and commissioning, and perform walk-around inspections to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Electrical or mechanical generation theory required or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years of gas turbine controls/instrumentation/electrical experience (GE LM/TM2500, Solar SMT60/130, FT8).
• Background check and preemployment drug screening required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safe, efficient, continuous operation of gas turbine packages and related equipment.
• Monitor control panels, gauges, and instruments for performance.
• Coordinate fault-finding with supervisors and support groups.
• Evaluate equipment readiness after shut-down events.
• Manage power distribution and MV circuits terminations.
• Uphold safety rules, SOPs, and documentation of operations.
• Maintain daily operation logs and records.
• Lead troubleshooting on gas turbines and HMI.
• Utilize software tools to improve efficiency.
• Assist installation and commissioning of turbine packages.
• Perform walk-around visual checks.
• Support other duties to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Gas turbine ops

Electrical theory

Read drawings

MS Office

Safety training

Teamwork

Communication

Equipment controls

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Electrical/Mechanical Generation Theory

Gas turbine controls experience (2+ yrs)

Tools

Megger

Multimeter

Process Meter

Job description

Location:

Multiple locations within the U.S., focused on TX,NM.

Work Schedule:

• Rotational: 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off
• Thursday-Wednesday shift (additional travel before and after)

POSITIONSUMMARY:

The Turbine Technician for Life Cycle Power is responsible for the operation and maintenance of turbines used in power generation or mechanical drive systems. This role requires monitoring turbine operations, conducting routine checks, and responding to any abnormalities in turbine performance and supporting equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

(The following duties and responsibilities are all essential job functions, as defined by the ADA, except for those that begin with the word “May.”)

• Responsible for the safe, efficient, and continuous operations of gas turbine packages and related equipment.
• Regularly monitors control panels, gauges, and other instruments to ensure optimal turbine performance and operational parameters.
• Communicates and coordinates with supervisors and service support group for fault-finding support and troubleshooting.
• Evaluates the operational readiness of equipment after shut-down events and assists with the evaluation of readiness of gas turbines and related equipment.

• Responsible for Power Distribution to all equipment including but not limited to cable routing, designation, cable terminations, final inspection of entire system and approval prior to energizing any Medium Voltage Circuits

• Ensures safe working conditions and operations according to company standards and policies, conducting work in accordance with safety rules, standard operating procedures, and workplace policies.
• Maintains daily verification of operational log completion and maintains accurate records of operations and maintenance activities.
• Leads troubleshooting efforts on gas turbines and human-machine interfaces.
• Understands and applies available software for operational efficiency.
• Aids in the development and implementation of power generation efficiencies.
• Assists with the installation and commissioning of gas turbine packages and related equipment.
• Performs external visual checks of equipment, including walk-around inspections.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to support successful operations and business continuity.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must successfully pass background check.
• Must successfully pass preemployment drug screening.
• Possesses a valid U.S. Driver’s License.
• Daily in-person, predictable attendance.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE LEVEL

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Electrical and or Mechanical Generation Theory required or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 year of previous gas turbine controls/instrumentation/ electrical experience (GE LM/TM2500, Solar SMT60/130, FT8)

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, COMPETENCIES AND ABILITIES

• Ability to read, write, and comprehend intermediate English.
• Ability to read electrical/controls drawings.

• 2 years of experience with diesel and/or natural gas engines, generators, and automatic transfer switches
• Ability to operate testing equipment (Megger, Multimeter/Process Meter, Amp probe, High Pot, Test Unit, etc.)

• Ability to attend, participate, and successfully complete the scheduled New Hire Safety training, including but not limited to H2S, Powered Industrial, and basic First Aid and CPR training.
• Attends and successfully completes annual safety recertification training.

• Ability to work within a team concept to successfully complete assigned tasks.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve electrical systems issues.
• Ability to take instruction well and interact with other employees in a positive manner within the framework of assigned work groups.
• Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook)
• Company mandated systems. For new hires, ability to quickly learn company platforms.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to communicate in a technical manner with clients.
• Advanced knowledge of equipment controls and logic.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Daily required to walk, sit, climb, bend, reach and squat/kneel. When required, employees will rideshare with multiple employees. Work environment includes exposure to hazardous materials, operating conditions, audio up to 85 dB and inclement weather, including typical and atypical outdoor elements and extreme cold and hot weather temperatures. Given these conditions, employees are required to wear company mandated and issued personal protective equipment (PPE) (fire retardant coveralls, safety hat, steel-toe boots, safety glasses, ear protection and safety gloves) and must strictly adhere to all safety policies. Turbine Operators are regularly required to lift heavy objects; therefore, Turbine Operator must be able to lift 49 lbs. independently and 50-100 lbs. with a team lift.

Work hours may include early morning, late evenings, and weekends, depending on job demands.

The Company is committed to the cause of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, thus abiding by all applicable state and federal laws. Our practices regarding employment, job promotion, compensation, training, and termination do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, sex, national origin, veteran’s status, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. It is expected that all employees, both management and staff, will fully support these non-discriminatory policies.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure essential functions and duties have been included. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities.