Combustion Turbine Technician

EKPC Company Information

Located in the heart of the Bluegrass state, East Kentucky Power Cooperative is a not-for-profit generation and transmission (G&T) electric utility with headquarters in Winchester, KY which is just a short distance from Lexington. Our cooperative has a vital mission: to safely generate and deliver reliable, affordable and sustainable energy to our 16 owner-member cooperatives serving more than 1.2 million Kentuckians across 89 counties. We're leaders in environmental stewardship and we're committed to provide power to improve the lives of people in Kentucky.

As passionate as we are about providing smart energy solutions, we are equally excited about people.We strive to cultivate connected workplaces where great ideas are born and rewarding careers are built.

EKPC offers a wage and benefits package that ranks among the best in the state. There is no waiting period on our medical, dental and vision insurance plans so you are covered on day one, and the dental plan is free for employees. Our generous 401(k) retirement plan allows employees to start contributing to their plan after a month of service, and after 3 months of service, EKPC will automatically contribute 6.5% of base wages AND match employee contributions up to 4.5%. Our competitive vacation and sick leave package starts day one to allow for flexibly and a healthy work-life balance.

For more information on our plentiful benefits package visit our website at https://www.ekpc.coop/work-ekpc

EKPC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Key Roles

This position is responsible for performing all duties necessary to ensure proper and efficient operation of all instrumentation, hydraulic systems, automatic control systems, and mechanical equipment associated with combustion turbines.

Key Responsibilities

Combustion Turbine Technician

• Performs general facility maintenance duties.
• Inspects and/or repair pumps.
• Rebuilds valves.
• Monitors, operates, and controls combustion turbines and auxiliary equipment, and takes appropriate action to maintain normal equipment and system operation.
• Installs, calibrates, and tests various instruments such as pressure temperature, flow, position, and level transmitters, pressure gauges, data recorders, microprocessors, chemical analysis meters, and alarm systems.
• Maintains automatic controls for combustion control, safeguard systems, data acquisition, turbine control systems, water treatment systems, and communication systems.
• Performs hardware and software modifications and installs, monitors, and maintains programmable control systems.
• Performs complicated rigging.
• Operates overhead crane.
• Operates a water treatment and demineralizer plant.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

For a full job description with a full list of key responsibilities, please visit our website at www.ekpc.coop/work-ekpc

Key Requirements

Education and Certifications / Licenses:

• High school diploma or equivalent. Associate’s or technical degree in industrial maintenance including mechanical, electronics, electricity, and control systems preferred.

Experience:

• Three (3) years of related experience preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of pumps and motors, valve operation, and hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Working knowledge of test equipment such as oscilloscopes, millivolt meters, frequency generators, digital and analog voltmeters, manometers, D.C. and A.C. power generators, etc.
• Knowledge of water treatment facilities highly desirable.
• Must be able to read and understand schematic drawings, technical manuals, system logic, and blueprints for digital control systems.
• Training or demonstrated experience in troubleshooting and repair of distributed control systems with emphasis on GE Mark V and/or ABB Mod 300 preferred.
• Must be a self-motivated individual with the ability to work alone.

Competencies

• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills
• Safety Awareness
• Initiating Action
• Adaptability
• Contributing to Team Success

Working Conditions

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and excellent driving record and must live within one and a half (1.5) hours of the plant.
• Must work a 12-hour rotating shift, if needed; on-call position; nonscheduled overtime is a normal part of job.
• Work environment conditions include: noise, heat, gas emissions, chemical vapors, dust, high-pressure lines, etc.
• Occasional lifting up to fifty (50) pounds; regular climbing and working at heights on stairs and ladders.
• Must pass a physical ability and aptitude test; must follow procedures for wearing a respirator and other protective equipment.