Combustion Turbine (CT) Operator / Technician

The NYPA Project features ten Small Clean Power Plants (SCPP) throughout New York City, centrally managed from the control room in Astoria, NY. Powered by ten General Electric LM6000 combustion turbines operating in simple-cycle mode, the plants provide approximately 450 megawatts of reliable, efficient generation to meet the city’s energy demands. This network reflects NYPA’s commitment to efficient, environmentally responsible power generation.

Opportunity Summary The Combustion Turbine (CT) Operator / Technician supports the safe, reliable, and efficient operation and maintenance of ten GE LM6000 combustion turbines located across multiple New York City sites. This multi-craft position operates and monitors generating equipment while performing mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and controls maintenance on turbines and associated balance-of-plant systems.

The CT Operator / Technician also coordinates closely with the Remote Control Room Operator to support personnel safety, equipment reliability, and regulatory compliance. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Start, operate, monitor, and shut down GE LM6000 combustion turbines and auxiliary equipment in accordance with operating procedures, dispatch requirements, and environmental limitations. Monitor meters, gauges, alarms, controls, and operating data to evaluate temperatures, vibration, pressures, fluid levels, equipment hours, and other plant conditions, taking appropriate corrective action when abnormal conditions occur.

Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and overhaul of turbines, generators, pumps, fans, motors, gas compressors, water treatment systems, and associated mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control equipment. Read and interpret P&IDs, electrical diagrams, operating procedures, technical manuals, and equipment documentation to safely operate, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair plant systems.

When assigned to the control room, continuously monitor plant systems, respond to alarms and upset conditions, and execute startup, shutdown, and corrective actions to maintain safe and compliant operation. Coordinate with the Remote Control Room Operator and other personnel during normal operations, maintenance, equipment outages, emergencies, and other activities affecting personnel or equipment safety.

Use Maximo or other applicable CMMS tools to complete work orders and maintain accurate operating logs, maintenance records, equipment history, and preventive/predictive maintenance documentation. Support maintenance and outage activities through equipment identification, troubleshooting, lockout/tagout, work requests, equipment isolations, and return-to-service activities. Handle hazardous materials and waste and perform assigned spill prevention and control activities in accordance with applicable environmental requirements and facility procedures.

Maintain required operational, safety, environmental, First Aid/CPR, OSHA, and other assigned training while actively participating in NAES Safety and Regulatory Compliance Programs. Work independently within established procedures and perform additional operating and maintenance duties as assigned to support safe and reliable operation across the SCPP facilities. 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. 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