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Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. Combined Cycle Technician I, II, III, IV or JL in Fort Lupton, Colorado
Job Description:
Responsible for monitoring, attending and operating all combustion turbines, steam turbines, heat recovery steam generators and auxiliary equipment at the J.M. Shafer Station. Also responsible for performing skilled maintenance work on mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment, as qualifications allow. Supports shift Senior Technician/Operations or Maintenance Supervisor in operating a combined cycle generating facility in conformance with facility's Power Purchase Agreements, Operating Agreements, plant procedures, environmental regulations and safety procedures with minimal guidance or assistance. Keeps Senior Technician/Foreman fully informed of plant operating status, unusual conditions, and faulty equipment.
Note : There is one position available, and the position will be filled at one of five job grade levels: Combined Cycle Technician I, job grade T2; Combined Cycle Technician II, job grade T3; Combined Cycle Technician III, job grade T4, Combined Cycle Technician IV, job grade T5, or Journey Level Combined Cycle Technician, job grade T6. This decision will be based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate selected, and Tri-State business needs at the time of hire.
Tri-State recognizes the value of a highly-engaged and committed workforce and provides an excellent benefits program that includes : Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Work Schedules including compressed work week and telecommuting opportunities to work remotely up to 50%, Life Insurance, 401K, Long Term Disability (LTD), Short Term Disability (STD), Employee Assistant Program (EAP) and Paid Leave Benefits.
Journey Level Combined Cycle Technician
Hiring Wage: $60.29
Combined Cycle Technician IV
Hiring Wage: $55.01-$57.58
Combined Cycle Technician III
Hiring Wage: $50.22-$52.55
Combined Cycle Technician II
Hiring Wage: $45.87-$47.99
Combined Cycle Technician I
Hiring Wage: $41.93-$43.85
Responsibilities:
Support shift Senior Technician/Operations or Maintenance Supervisor in operating a combined cycle generating facility in conformance with facility?s Power Purchase Agreements, Operating Agreements, plant procedures, environmental regulations and safety procedures with minimal guidance or assistance. Keep Senior Technician/Foreman fully informed of plant operating status, unusual conditions, and faulty equipment.
Responsible for maintaining and/or repairing a combined cycle generating facility and all associated auxiliary and support equipment with minimal guidance or assistance, and for performing overall plant preventive and corrective maintenance as assigned.
Following satisfactory completion of required training, handle hazardous material/waste as required.
Learn and apply safe, effective use of hand tools, precision equipment and specialized test equipment used in maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of plant equipment.
Complete and maintain first aid and CPR certification.
Ensure adherence to spill prevention and emergency response procedures.
Communicate verbally and/or in writing detailed status of plant conditions to fellow Combined Cycle Technicians at shift turnover.
Perform water chemistry analysis on various plant water systems; ensure water chemistry is within proper control ranges; and make adjustments to water chemistry, as needed, by controlling chemical feed and/or blowdown rates.
Utilize the computerized maintenance management system (Asset Suite) to manage inventory, work management and procurement activities.
Responsible for operating fluid valves, as required to maintain proper system operation and mechanical isolation and for operating electric circuit breakers, as required, to maintain proper system operation and electrical isolation.
Operate and/or maintain water purification system in accordance with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and plant procedures and monitor demineralized water to ensure quality is within acceptable limits.
Diagnose cause of plant equipment malfunctions or failures and take appropriate remedial action as authorized or required.
Read, understand and comply with all regulatory procedures and facility safety programs, and maintain adherence to all plant environmental permits.
Work shift hours, overtime, and irregular hours as needed to support reliable operation of the facility, which may involve, from time to time, working hours which will be determined on short notice, based on needs of the facility.
Perform general plant housekeeping, which involves maintaining the cleanliness of all areas of the plant and control room, or other housekeeping duties as assigned.
Maintain plant security in conformance with site procedures.
Perform Collateral Duties in conformance with Collateral Duty Program, as assigned by Plant Management.
Adhere to and demonstrate compliance with appropriate electric utility industry regulatory requirements. Attain knowledge and remain knowledgeable of development in regulations, laws, standards and best practices applicable to the functional area including, but not limited to, Standards of Conduct, Environmental, Employment Law, NERC Reliability Standards and Safety. Must be familiar with, and comply with, all aspects of Corporate Policy C-54, Compliance.
Demonstrate behavior consistent with Tri-State?s culture embodied in the Cooperative principles and spirit and core values of technical competency, respect and dignity, accountability, integrity, trustworthiness, and servant leadership to empower or otherwise enable others to optimally perform their job responsibilities. Demonstrate and promote ethics and behaviors consistent with Tri-State?s culture, Board policies, and business practices. Understand and fulfill the role and responsibility for all compliance programs within the company.
Because Tri-State is an electric utility with continuous service obligations to its customers, regular, reliable, and predictable performance of the essential functions and responsibilities is an essential function of the job.
Because Tri-State has an obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to its customers, the ability to work overtime at any time of the day or week is considered an essential function of the job.
OTHER DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education and Training
A High School diploma or equivalent is required.
Associate's degree in a related discipline; or equivalent power plant operations and maintenance experience.
Successfully Complete Operator Qualification Program.
Maintain CPR certification, spill/waste handling training requirements and the ability to perform CPR and apply spill/waste training, respirator training and testing, and obtain opacity certification as required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:
Must have proficient mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair skills and ability to solve related practical problems.
Demonstrated ability to make competent decisions in emergency situations.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written, including ability to write operating/maintenance procedures, work requests, purchase requisitions and routine reports.
Demonstrated ability to read and interpret mechanical/electrical drawings, technical manuals and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams/Drawing (P&ID's).
Proficiency in computerized maintenance management system consistent with established procedure and have demonstrated basic computer literacy.
Must have a satisfactory work record.
Ability to conduct training of others in plant operation and maintenance procedures.
Experience:
Requires at least one (1) year of experience as a Combined Cycle Technician IV.
Four (4) years of related power plant experience, combustion turbine experience desired.
Other:
Willingness to work extra or irregular hours, shift work, weekends, holidays, call out and travel as required; and willingness to be on call 24 hours per day, 7 days a week.
Willingness to work with high voltages, obtain switching certification, and perform high voltage switching.
Must reside within 20 miles of the base location.
Have good health and physical ability adequate for strenuous work, including ability to wear a respirator.
Must be able to demonstrate that he or she can perform all of the essential functions of the position.
Note: The above requirements describe the experience and education qualifications for the Journey Level Combined Cycle Technician. Those with less experience will be hired at the I, II, III or IV job grade level.
About Us:
Tri-State is a wholesale power supply cooperative, operating on a not-for-profit basis, with 44 members, including 41 utility electric distribution cooperative and public power district members in four states: Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico and Wyoming. Together with its members, Tri-State delivers reliable, affordable and responsible power and energy services to more than a million electricity consumers across nearly 200,000 square miles of the West.
Tri-State was founded in 1952 by its member systems to provide a reliable, cost-based supply of electricity. Headquartered in Westminster, Colo., approximately 1,200 people are employed by Tri-State across five states.
Tri-State's electricity is generated from coal, natural gas and hydropower, with a rapidly increasing supply generated from wind and solar. Tri-State delivers power to its members through a transmission system that includes substation facilities, telecommunications sites and over 5,700 miles of high voltage transmission lines. Tri-State's transformative Responsible Energy Plan is reducing emissions, increasing renewable resources, developing new energy services and delivering more flexibility for its members.
Job Identification: 174
Job Category: Combined Cycle
Posting Date: 2024-06-20T22:40:17+00:00
Job Schedule: Full time
Hiring Salary Range: $41.93-$60.29
Locations: 6811 County Road 31, Fort Lupton, CO, 80621, US
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.