Combustion Turbine (CT) Operator / Technician

The New York Power Authority (NYPA) Project boasts ten strategically located Clean Power Plants (SCPP) throughout New York City, all centrally managed from the control room in Astoria, NY. With the collective power of ten General Electric LM6000 combustion turbines operating in simple cycle mode, these plants deliver a combined capacity of 450 megawatts, ensuring reliable and sustainable energy to meet the city's growing demands. This innovative network underscores NYPA's commitment to powering New York City with efficient, environmentally friendly solutions.

Opportunity Summary

The Combustion Turbine (CT) Operator / Technician's role entails the responsible, safe, and efficient management of ten (10) GE LM6000 combustion turbines spread across six different sites. They diligently adhere to all safety and environmental regulations to ensure the well-being of employees and the public. Additionally, they maintain open communication with the assigned Remote Control Operator for personal and personnel safety, as well as other management needs.

The CT Operator/Technician is also tasked with the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control equipment. This encompasses a range of equipment, including gas turbines, auxiliary components, gas compressors, motors, pumps, PLCs, and various other auxiliary equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

NAES Safe

Safety is a core value of NAES and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times. Additionally, employees are required to adhere to all safety warnings and posted safety signs whenever on company property. Furthermore, employees must follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each employee’s performance.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Physical requirements include standing for extended periods of time, stair and ladder climbing and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds. Protective equipment must be worn in the performance of some duties (e.g. hard hats, safety glasses, air masks, ear protection, chemical suits, hot gloves and high voltage protective equipment, etc.). Work with hazardous materials may be required. There are extensive smoking restrictions in and around the facilities.

Fitness for Duty

All personnel will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening.

Work Schedule

The standard schedule consists of a 12-hour rotating work shift, with 4 days on followed by 2 days off, and includes 20 hours of built-in overtime. Position requires extended working hours and varied shifts with weekend and holiday work, as required by schedules, work load and plant conditions. "On call" status will periodically be required.

Compensation

Initial starting rate of pay is $47.52 per hour, increasing to $59.40 per hour post-probation period as per CBA guidelines.

Job Qualifications

About NAES

NAES Corporation is the leading provider of operations, maintenance, and engineering services for energy facilities. We have established ourselves as a reliable partner for clients in North America and internationally, offering services across power generation, oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors. Additionally, our growing family of companies enables us to address the entire life cycle of power generation and other industrial plants.

NAES is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is the practice of NAES to seek employees of the highest quality and to select individuals on the basis of merit and competence, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other basis of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state and federal law.

Experience

Preferred

Education

Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

Required

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Driver's License

Skills

Preferred

Behaviors

Preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer

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