24-432.B2 - Turbine Technician

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot / repair and perform preventative maintenance on GE Frame 5, Ruston, Sulzer and Rolls Royce gas turbine drivers in, power generation, gas compression, and centrifugal pump service.
• Understand and tune anti-surge controls and other PID controllers commonly used in gas compression, power generation and pump controls.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, calibrate and/or replace flow, level, temperature, and pressure transmitters (pneumatic, electronic, smart or analog) instrumentation.
• Troubleshoot, maintain and repair alarm and shut down systems in hazardous atmospheres (class 1, division 1&2), including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's) used for system control. Maintain knowledge of PLC's and HMI's, including programming and basic troubleshooting.
• Troubleshoot and maintain hydraulic, pneumatic and electric control valves of all types.
• Perform work on analytical and environmental monitoring equipment.
• Perform work on power generation systems, gas compression and pump trains by assisting operations, overhaul mechanics, R.E.E.'s and other crafts to solve equipment malfunctions and maintenance issues.
• Complete project work, including control system installation, FCO, drawing as-builts and other documentation.
• Perform Instrumentation work on other rotating equipment.
• Identifies current and future Instrumentation/Controls requirements by establishing a working team with management, engineering, production personnel, technicians, and other persons in a position to understand controls requirements.
• Supports product development and improvement by reviewing new product plans, discussing equipment needs and modifications, coordinating activities with other facility crafts.
• Provide leadership and safe practices through operations integrity assurance systems and its components
• Provide work coordination with other projects and crafts. Participate in pre-job, safety compliance and tool box safety meetings. Review and authorize any job procedures developed by the team.
• Manage daily work schedule utilizing computerized maintenance management system, providing technical advice and quality control.
• A self-starter.
• Able to work independently and solve problems with the minimum of supervision.
• Adheres to the company's values - integrity, ownership, urgency, alignment and innovation.
• Maintain responsibility for safety and environmental compliance.
• Supports company vision and mission.
• Adheres to established work schedule, attendance standards and is punctual to work and meetings.

Other Job Responsibilities:

• Provide instrumentation support for facility shutdowns and TAR's.

Qualifications:

• Five (5) years minimum experience required in instrumentation maintenance and or electrical maintenance with a strong controls background. Oil and gas field experience preferred.
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time.
• Ability to effectively communicate. Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to accurately solve problems.
• Ability to be available 24 hours per day (on call for questions, emergencies, etc.).
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other departments, and the public.
• Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities.
• Working knowledge of DCS/SCADA systems.
• Extensive knowledge of micro-processor based systems, HMIs, and PLCs including Allen Bradley ControLogix or similar.
• Experience working with GE, Ruston, Rolls Royce and Sulzer gas fired turbines or similar.
• Experience working with power generation, pumps and multi-stage centrifugal gas compressors or similar.
• Experience executing projects with keen eye for detail, cost and delivery.

Education Requirements:

• Work requires an educational background normally acquired through a degree in Instrumentation, Process Controls, or an electrical apprenticeship with a strong controls background.
• Certification/Education may be substituted for a minimum of 5 years of experience.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• Alaska Electrical certificate of fitness is preferred.