Combustion Turbine Technician I-IV

Job Description

Job Description

Smarr Simple Cycle Plant | Forsyth, GA

Work on real machines. Keep the lights on. Be home in your community.

Oglethorpe Power is hiring Combustion Turbine Technicians (CT Tech I–IV) to support our Smarr Simple Cycle Plant -a fast‑response peaking facility that plays a critical role in grid reliability across Georgia.

This role is ideal for technicians with experience in industrial power generation, gas turbines, heavy rotating equipment, or military/shipboard systems who want steady work, strong safety culture, and hands‑on responsibility in a modern plant environment.

Job Duties:

• Start up, shut down, and operate simple‑cycle combustion turbines and balance‑of‑plant systems
• Perform operator rounds , monitor plant conditions, and respond to alarms and abnormal equipment behavior
• Troubleshoot and perform preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems
• Work with high‑voltage electrical systems and industrial control systems
• Diagnose failure modes, take corrective action, and escalate issues when needed
• Own assigned systems and work orders using Maximo (planning, parts, documentation, follow‑up)
• Support outages and maintenance planning (including job plans, parts, and staging)
• Serve as Clearance Authority , ensuring equipment is safely isolated before work begins
• Coordinate with contractors during outages, repairs, and capital projects
• Document work, operational events, and system conditions clearly for shift handoffs and reporting

The Kind of Technician We're Looking For

We're looking for technicians who:

• Are comfortable working around rotating equipment, high‑energy systems, and industrial hazards
• Can independently troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and control issues under pressure
• Take safety seriously and follow procedures-even when no one's watching
• Work well on a team and communicate clearly during shifts and outages
• Want long‑term stability, skill development, and pride in plant performance

Experience We Value

You may be a good fit if you have experience in one or more of the following:

• Combustion turbines, gas turbines, or large industrial engines
• Power plants, refineries, chemical plants, LNG facilities, or large manufacturing sites
• Naval propulsion, shipboard turbines, or industrial rotating equipment
• Industrial electrical, instrumentation, or mechanical maintenance

Required Qualifications:

Education : High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associate's degree in engineering, engineering, or related physical science, or equivalent preferred.

Experience :

• 4+ years of experience in:
• Entry‑level candidates with strong mechanical/technical aptitude will be considered for CT Tech I

Equivalent Experience:

• For the Combustion Technician I, we will consider entry-level candidates with demonstrated analytical and technical problem-solving aptitude.

Specialized Skills :

• Ability to read and apply technical manuals, drawings, and procedures
• Experience with or exposure to plant control systems such as:
  • Siemens T3000
  • GE Mark VI/VIII
  • Allen-Bradley PLC's
• Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation systems
• Comfortable using plant software and basic computer tools (email, work orders, documentation)
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, call‑outs, and overtime as required for plant operations

Licenses, Registrations, and/or Certifications : Valid driver's license which meets the insurance eligibility requirements under Oglethorpe Power's qualification program.

Travel : 15%

Unusual hours or overtime: Will require scheduled and call-out overtime as plant operating and maintenance needs dictate. Production schedules require 24-hour coverage, rotating shift schedules.