Combustion Turbine Technician

The Lincoln Generating Facility is a 656-692 MW natural gas-fired "peaker" plant in Manhattan, Illinois, operated by Earthrise Energy. The Combustion Turbine Technician is a highly skilled technical role responsible for the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of aero-derivative combustion turbine equipment. This position requires advanced knowledge of gas turbine systems, controls, instrumentation, and balance of plant equipment gained through technical training and hands-on experience. Technicians support safe, reliable plant performance while collaborating in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain combustion turbine equipment to ensure optimal unit efficiency, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
• Perform testing, calibration, programming, and troubleshooting of electrical, instrumentation, and control systems using schematics, vendor documentation, and diagnostic tools.
• Maintain accurate work history records, maintenance logs, and technical documentation.
• Evaluate equipment condition and recommend improvements that enhance reliability, safety, or cost effectiveness.
• Participate in developing and updating standard operating procedures and preventive maintenance plans.
• Provide technical training and guidance to other technicians as needed.
• Support scheduled and unscheduled outage activities and respond to call-outs as required.
• Contribute to plant safety programs and ensure adherence to environmental and compliance standards.

Qualifications and Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Technical training, associate degree, bachelor's degree, military technical experience, or equivalent industry background.
• Minimum 3 years of direct gas turbine operations and maintenance experience.
• Hands-on experience with:
  • GE Mark V control systems
  • GE 7EA combustion turbines
• Proficiency with maintenance manuals and OEM technical requirements for modern gas turbines.
• Strong working knowledge of combustion turbine generating systems and balance-of-plant operations.

Preferred Skills

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong planning, organizational, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer-based tools.

Physical Requirements

• Exposure to varied outdoor environments, including extreme weather conditions, high noise levels, hazardous areas, and diverse work surfaces.
• Frequent use of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as hard hats, safety glasses, respirators, ear protection, chemical suits, hot gloves, and high-voltage protective gear.
• Working near high-voltage equipment and operating heavy machinery, with proper training and safety protocols.
• Entry into confined spaces and potentially hazardous environments, often accompanied by exposure to loud machinery and equipment.
• Physical activities including walking, standing for extended periods, crawling, stooping, sitting, climbing vertical and inclined ladders/stairs, operating large valves, and performing tasks requiring up to 50 lbs. of pulling, turning, lifting, or carrying.
• Exposure to extreme heat and cold.
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for operating switches, pushbuttons, and other controls.
• Visual acuity requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Participation in a post-offer physical examination and drug screening, as well as ongoing random drug testing.
• Compliance with strict smoking restrictions in and around the facility.

$30 - $60 an hour

Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record, as this position requires occasional travel for company business. Candidates should be comfortable operating a vehicle as part of their job responsibilities and must meet any applicable company and insurance requirements.

CAMS offers a variety of excellent benefits. Full-time employees are offered the following: medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD, and Life insurance plans. You can even select additional "al la carte" benefits to meet all your needs. You can also enroll in our 401k, flex spending accounts for medical and childcare needs, and participate in our employee referral and tuition reimbursement programs.

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

We believe in transparency and providing candidates with important information to make informed decisions. The salary range for this position is commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, and relevant qualifications.

This range represents the base salary and does not include other forms of compensation, such as bonuses, benefits, or equity, which may be offered in addition to the base pay. The company reserves the right to modify compensation ranges at any time in accordance with business needs and market conditions.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.