Power Plant O&M Technician: Turbines, On-Call

NAES; Bennett (CO); On-site; USD 114,616,000 - 143,270,000; Full time

Job summary

Canyon Peak Power in Bennett, Colorado is seeking an O&M Technician to support safe, reliable operation and maintenance of six GE LM2500 turbines and associated systems. Responsibilities include startups, inspections, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance with on-call duties to ensure continuous power generation.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and coordination with plant personnel, contractors, and OEM reps while adhering to LOTO and environmental requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in power plant technology, electrical/mechanical technology, instrumentation and controls, or a related technical field is preferred. Relevant industry or military experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Hands‑on experience in power plant operations and maintenance, including startup, shutdown, equipment inspections, troubleshooting, and operation of combustion turbines and auxiliary systems.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and maintain mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, instrumentation, and control systems at the technician level.
• Practical experience inspecting, repairing, disassembling, and reassembling equipment such as pumps, valves, motors, actuators, and instrumentation.
• Working knowledge of combustion turbine operations, electrical systems, process instrumentation, PLCs, control systems, and plant monitoring equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, control logic diagrams, blueprints, technical manuals, and other plant documentation.
• Familiarity with preventive and corrective maintenance practices, including calibration, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of plant equipment and associated control components.
• Strong understanding of safe work practices, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), OSHA requirements, and environmental requirements applicable to power generation.
• Experience working with plant personnel, contractors, vendors, and OEM representatives to support operations, maintenance, outages, and troubleshooting activities.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, technical writing, and analytical skills with the ability to accurately document operating and maintenance activities.
• Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license and ensure it remains in good standing at all times.

Responsibilities

• Start up, shut down, and operate six GE LM2500 simple-cycle gas turbines and associated auxiliary systems, both inside and outside the control room.
• Complete operator qualification and develop working knowledge of turbine, auxiliary, electrical, emissions control, cooling, fire protection, and plant air systems; operate the facility independently during assigned on-call periods.
• Conduct equipment rounds, inspections, operating tests, minor repairs, and routine maintenance while monitoring operating parameters, alarms, and system performance to identify abnormal conditions and maintain reliable generation.
• Prepare equipment for maintenance or return to service and perform equipment isolations in accordance with plant procedures and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements.
• Respond to abnormal or emergency operating conditions by taking appropriate corrective action, communicating equipment issues, and following established plant procedures.
• Support preventive, corrective, and major maintenance activities, including inspection, testing, troubleshooting, calibration, and repair of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Troubleshoot and maintain motors, VFDs, switchgear, process instrumentation, PLCs, turbine controls, and associated plant automation systems.
• Interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, control logic diagrams, equipment manuals, and other technical documentation to diagnose equipment issues and support repairs.
• Document operating activities, maintenance work, calibrations, and equipment status through accurate operating logs, CMMS entries, and technical records.
• Coordinate operating and maintenance activities with plant personnel, contractors, vendors, and OEM representatives while adhering to applicable safety and quality requirements.
• Maintain plant equipment, work areas, and grounds in a clean and orderly condition; support safe off-loading of bulk chemicals, fuels, and lubricants; and address unsafe conditions, spills, leaks, and environmental incidents through appropriate corrective action and reporting.
• Participate in safety meetings, technical training, and employee development activities; assist with training other personnel; and safely operate plant vehicles and equipment, including pickups, forklifts, and aerial lifts, in accordance with plant procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support safe, reliable, and flexible operations that meet peak electricity demand and maintain grid stability.

Skills

Power plant operations

LOTO & safety

Electrical schematics

Troubleshooting

Technical writing

Driver's license

Education

Associate degree in related field

Tools

PLCs & controls

Instrumentation & control systems

CMMS

Job description

Canyon Peak Power in Bennett, Colorado is seeking an O&M Technician to support safe, reliable operation and maintenance of six GE LM2500 turbines and associated systems. Responsibilities include startups, inspections, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance with on-call duties to ensure continuous power generation.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and coordination with plant personnel, contractors, and OEM reps while adhering to LOTO and environmental requirements.