Operations and Maintenance Technician

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

Gibson City Energy is a 270 MW natural gas fired, simple cycle generating facility located in Gibson City, Illinois.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct all work activities in a professional, environmentally conscious, and safe manner.
• Ensures operational efficiency, unit reliability and compliance with safety and environmental standards.
• Maintains and executes tactical processes in a team oriented, multi-discipline environment.
• Tests, maintains, calibrates, programs and/or troubleshoot (with the appropriate test equipment) electrical, instrumentation & controls system components and peripheral devices utilizing schematics, vendor manuals and procedures.
• Provides accurate detailed work history for reporting, data inputting and archiving.
• Evaluates and recommends equipment and techniques to cost effectively improve plant and maintenance department reliability and efficiency.
• Participates in the development of standard operating procedures for routine functions and provide training to other technicians.
• Participates in the development of preventive maintenance procedures for maintaining system hardware.
• Responsible for the safe operation of company owned vehicles.
• Available for call-out & periodically works scheduled and un-scheduled night and weekend assignments.
• Periodically work in adverse conditions such as rainy, hot/humid and cold weather conditions
• Other duties as directed by Supervision.
• Participates in and implements safety programs to minimize personnel injury and property loss.

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field preferred; or documented years of technical training or substantial military training; or commensurate experience.
• Appropriate technical schooling with a minimum of three years of direct gas turbine operations and maintenance experience.
• Experience with Siemens control systems.
• Experience with Siemens 501 combustion turbines.
• Familiarity with technical maintenance manuals and the requirements for working with modern gas turbines.
• Performs repetitive and non-repetitive physical duties requiring lifting, pushing, pulling, stretching, bending, climbing, working in awkward positions and lifting of up to 50 pounds.
• Demonstrates full knowledge and proficiency in the operation and maintenance of a combustion turbine generating station, including balance-of-plant equipment.
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated planning, organizational, and good decision-making skills.
• Capability to multi-task and prioritize work.
• Ability to deal effectively with other team members.
• Good computer skills including Microsoft Office and other computer-based productivity tools.

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.

We offer 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.

We believe in transparency and providing candidates with important information to make informed decisions. The salary range for this position is commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, and relevant qualifications.

This range represents the base salary and does not include other forms of compensation, such as bonuses, benefits, or equity, which may be offered in addition to the base pay. The company reserves the right to modify compensation ranges at any time in accordance with business needs and market conditions.