Lead Combustion Turbine (CT) 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 Lead Combustion Turbine Technician plays a key role in ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations by executing the Operating Plan and aligning daily activities with management and dispatch priorities. Supporting the New York Power Authority (NYPA) Project, this position leads and mentors CT Operator/Technicians, providing direction, technical guidance, and oversight of operations and maintenance tasks. It is also responsible for identifying performance gaps, recommending corrective actions, and managing critical functions such as training, inventory control, and logistics across all sites. All responsibilities are carried out with strict adherence to OSHA standards and applicable regulatory requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

NAES Safe

Safety is a core value at NAES, and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to remain mentally alert and work safely at all times. Employees must also adhere to all safety warnings and posted signs while on company property. Additionally, they are required to follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Adherence to these safety responsibilities is one of the key factors in the evaluation of each employee’s performance.

Working Relationships

The Lead Combustion Turbine Technician reports to the Area Manager and Maintenance Manager or as assigned. Leads subordinate CT Operation/Technicians personnel and cooperates with the Plant Administrator as needed in the daily operation of the plant.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Physical requirements include standing for extended periods of time, climbing stairs and ladders, working from elevated platforms and walkways at varying heights, and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds.

Power plant environment that may involve entering confined spaces, crawling through narrow areas, and handling hazardous materials, with exposure to fumes, extreme temperatures, and noise. Work may include high heat near equipment and varying outdoor weather conditions.

Some duties may require the use of protective equipment, which can include hard hats, safety glasses, and eye protection, air masks/respirators, ear protection, chemical suits, flame-resistant clothing (FRC), hot gloves, high-voltage protective gear, and fall protection. Fit testing for respirators may be required. Strict smoking restrictions apply in and around the facility.

Fitness for Duty

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

Work Schedule

The regular work schedule follows a Monday through Friday workweek during standard day shift hours.

This position will also occasionally necessitate extended working hours and flexible shifts as needed, including weekends and holidays, in response to schedules, workload demands, and plant conditions. Periodic callouts or “On call” status may also be required.

Compensation

Initial starting rate of pay is $61.46 per hour, increasing to $68.29 per hour post-probation period as per CBA guidelines.

Job Qualifications

We are seeking a skilled Lead Technician with a foundation in power generation operations, along with a proven ability to support team success and consistently meet performance standards.

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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