Combustion Turbine Technician (Power Plant Operator)

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Job Summary :

The Combustion Turbine Technician is a shift employee who is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation, maintenance, and monitoring of all plant systems and equipment on a continuous basis at the Walnut Creek Energy Park in City of Industry, CA. The facility is a 500 MW gas-fired peaking facility with 5 GE LMS100 gas turbines.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities :

• Perform the required activities of the Control Room Operator and Outside Operator while working with other assigned personnel in the performance of all shift activities in a professional manner. Activities include the operation, maintenance, and performance monitoring of all equipment; testing and treatment of plant water; creation and maintenance of plant records; extensive use of personal computers and distributed control systems.
• Maintain high professional, personal, and equipment safety with environmental consciousness while adhering to compliance standards and practices.
• Start-up, operate, and shut down mechanical and electrical equipment to meet contract and business plan requirements.
• Perform switching of electrical equipment up to 230 kV.
• Monitor equipment for proper operation and adjust as required. Diagnose equipment problems and identify abnormal conditions.
• Interface and effectively communicate with CAISO and SCE.
• Perform other assigned independent, team, or shift activities that include but are not limited to; industrial safety program activities; routine maintenance tasks; housekeeping and general facility preservation; and whatever other activity you are directed to perform.
• Take the lead in assigned maintenance activities in the areas of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and controls, and warehousing due to specialty training and experience.
• Interface with the Plant Computerized Maintenance Management System (SAP) which requires proficiency in : Work order module, Purchasing module, and Inventory Control module.
• Assist in developing and defining operational policies and procedures as requested.
• Assist in identifying and implementing plant or profit improvement projects.
• Assist in training other plant operations personnel.
• Respond quickly to plant conditions or requirements which may involve extended and / or abnormal work hours.
• Cross-train in the required plant disciplines of Operations and Maintenance, including Electrical; Instrumentation and Controls; and Mechanical.
• Assist in the oversight of contractors who support plant activities.
• Operate company vehicles including trucks, forklifts, and other mobile equipment.
• Perform plant housekeeping functions.
• Will involve work with OSHA classified hazardous materials.
• Perform routine equipment lubrication.
• Handle, store and dispense hazardous substances according to applicable SDS.

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Please Note : The salary range for this role is $87,280 - $157,080. Pay is based on several factors, including but not limited to education, work expereince, certifications, etc.

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M / F / Vet / Disability. Level, Title and / or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

Official description on file with Talent.

Salary : $87,280 - $157,080