The Combustion Turbine Technician position is intended for an individual with extensive experience and advanced subject matter knowledge of combustion turbine aero derivative technology. This knowledge can be gained through on the job experience and a combination of a college/technical training

Responsibilities:

• Operates and maintains simple cycle combustion turbine-generators and auxiliary equipment
• Ensure compliance with all environmental permits and regulations on a continuous basis and respond appropriately to emergency situations.
• Make decisions based on the principle of safety and environmental over production
• Carry a cell phone with remote unit alarms, start notifications
• Understand and respond to alarms
• Be available to work on off hours and weekends
• Respond as directed to remote sites during off hours and weekends
• Installs, adjusts, maintains, analyzes issues and repairs all mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic equipment and circuitry associated with the sites
• Observe variations in operating conditions and interpret operating data
• Repairs, installs, tests, removes and replaces motors, generators, rectifiers, batteries, transformers, regulators, circuit breakers, disconnecting switches, instruments, controls, relays, communication equipment, lighting arrestors and other related equipment with control apparatus
• Performs mechanical maintenance installation and repair on site equipment, structures and buildings.
• Performs pipe fitting, pipe covering, insulating, incidental machining, incidental welding, brazing, flame and arc cutting
• Communicate conditions of site equipment to Plant Management and others as needed
• Communicate unit status to commercial operations in a timely manner
• Directs contractors and acts as contractor liaison
• Performs periodic fuel oil inventories and sampling; monitors fuel oil deliveries
• Works to support troubleshooting, maintenance or electrical when required
• Understand and execute the equipment LOTO procedure
• Input unit status (Events) into POWER GADS system on computer
• Operate various systems to receive, analyze, comprehend and input data
• Monitor and record data available through the use of various instruments, recording charts, annunciator systems and other monitoring devices onto shift logs as directed by operational procedures
• Take, record and analyze readings of various electrical and mechanical meters
• Makes rounds and takes readings on equipment when operating and in reserve mode.
• Knowledge of and ability to operate various switches and valves and the effect each has on the total operation
• Implement Emergency Procedures as needed
• Perform maintenance and operational activities as directed
• Communicate information clearly, both orally and written
• Performs other duties as assigned, including but not limited to, off-loading fuel trucks, clearing snow.
• Ability to operate Company vehicles and equipment and maintain operating licenses
• Inspects and cleans equipment routinely
• Maintain logbook of all important station operations, maintenance and station events
• Trains and cross trains to support Connecticut Facilities which will be determined at a later date
• Required to train and teach others as needed
• Assist others as needed

Qualifications and Skills:

• Must have at least six (6) years of experience in an I&C, Electrical, or Mechanical role within a generating station or with combustion turbine
• High School Diploma and the equivalent of ten (10) years’ experience in electric generation facilities
• Preference will be given to candidates with field service experience on Pratt & Whitney FT4 combustion turbines
• Knowledge of Aero Derivative Gas Turbines, Pratt and Whitney FT4 and/or GE LM6000 units is desirable
• Requires operation of a Company motor vehicle; valid CT driver's license is required
• Must demonstrate a working knowledge of electronic and complex wiring and schematic diagrams (electrical and mechanical)
• Must possess working knowledge of various shop tools and equipment; may be required perform basic arc welding and gas burning.
• Must demonstrate a working knowledge of electronic and complex wiring and schematic diagrams (electrical and mechanical)
• Must possess working knowledge of various shop tools and equipment; may be required perform basic arc welding and gas burning.
• Be able to perform effectively in a team environment without close supervision,
• Can work well with and through others.
• Use discretion concerning confidential and sensitive company information; demonstrate verbal and written communication skills.
• Respond in a timely basis when contacted to work, after normal working hours as needed
• Performance of duties may response to calls 24 hours/day, seven days/week
• Must possess a high degree of analytical ability and excessive independent judgment
• Requires the ability to speak, read and write in English
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be proficient in 3-way communication and the Phonetic alphabet
• Proven ability to work in a team environment and perform effectively without supervision.
• Must be computer literate and familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, and e-mail required.
• Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to work alone or in a small group
• Must be able to maintain a positive and professional working relationship with others and work in a team environment.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Meet physical requirements of the job such as performing tasks while standing, walking, climbing (stairs and ladders) and squatting
• Must have the ability to climb stairs, ladders and get down under equipment.
• Work in and around rotating equipment, high voltage electrical equipment to 345KV, high noise areas.
• Must be able to work alone at remote sites
• Must be able to work outdoors in various weather conditions including extreme heat or cold.
• Must be physically able to walk for an extended periods of time during various weather conditions
• Requires working independently
• Requires working outdoors in various weather conditions, all equipment is located outdoors
• Requires operation of a motor vehicle; valid driver's license is required.
• Requires standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, climbing stairs and ladders, and entering plant equipment to access, inspect, or collect data on plant equipment.
• Requires operation of a personal computer.
• May be required to work around rotating and energized equipment, hazardous materials and chemicals.
• Occasionally requires lifting as appropriate to perform duties and responsibilities.

CAMS offers a variety of excellent benefits. Full time employees are offered the following: medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD, and Life insurance plans. You can even select additional “al la carte” benefits to meet all your needs. You can also enroll in our 401k, flex spending accounts for medical and childcare needs, and participate in our employee referral and tuition reimbursement programs.

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.