Production Technician Operator C

Bethlehem Energy Center is a state-of-the-art combined-cycle power plant fueled primarily by natural gas. The facility operates a 3 x 3 x 1 configuration:

• Three GE 7FA combustion turbine-generators (CTGs)
• Three Nooter/Eriksen heat-recovery steam generators (HRSGs)
• One GE D11 steam turbine-generator

Position Summary:

The Production Technician Operator C ensures the safe, efficient, and environmentally compliant operation of the Bethlehem Energy Center’s combined-cycle power plant. This role focuses on overseeing the start-up and shutdown of gas and steam turbine systems, maintaining plant reliability, and supporting operational excellence. In addition to monitoring complex equipment and systems, the position plays a key role in troubleshooting issues and mentoring junior operators, contributing to a culture of safety and continuous improvement. Overtime is mandatory for this position to support continuous plant operations. This is a union role governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain auxiliary equipment for CTGs, HRSGs, and water treatment systems.
• Start and stop equipment under normal and emergency conditions.
• Provide detailed training to junior Operators.
• Execute safe and effective Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedures.
• Perform electrical switching operations and minor mechanical/electrical repairs (e.g., piping connections, gasket replacement, thermocouples).
• Conduct routine operational tests and maintain water/steam chemistry.
• Perform rigging activities and inspections on plant equipment.
• Serve as backup to Lead Production Technician Storekeeper when needed.
• Communicate plant conditions and maintain housekeeping standards.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Preferred: 2 years of power generation experience.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical equipment, process systems, steam, and electrical theory.
• Certified in First Aid, CPR/AED.

Skills & Attributes

• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve operational issues quickly.
• Strong safety awareness and adherence to compliance standards.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described below represent those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

All plant employees are expected to work safely at all times. Working at the power plant may involve:

• Exposure to varied outdoor environments, including extreme weather conditions, high noise levels, hazardous areas, and diverse work surfaces.
• Frequent use of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as hard hats, safety glasses, respirators, ear protection, chemical suits, hot gloves, and high-voltage protective gear.
• Working near high-voltage equipment and operating heavy machinery, with proper training and safety protocols.
• Entry into confined spaces and potentially hazardous environments, often accompanied by exposure to loud machinery and equipment.
• Physical activities including walking, standing for extended periods, crawling, stooping, sitting, climbing vertical and inclined ladders/stairs, operating large valves, and performing tasks requiring up to 50 lbs. of pulling, turning, lifting, or carrying.
• Exposure to extreme heat and cold.
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for operating switches, pushbuttons, and other controls.
• Visual acuity requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Participation in a post-offer physical examination and drug screening, as well as ongoing random drug testing.
• Compliance with strict smoking restrictions in and around the facility.

Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record, as this position requires occasional travel for company business. Candidates should be comfortable operating a vehicle as part of their job responsibilities and must meet any applicable company and insurance requirements.

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.