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Generation Technician

Paducah Power System (PPS) is seeking applications for a Generation Technician with an emphasis in Instrumentation and Controls. This individual will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of a 124 MW simple cycle gas turbine power plant in Paducah, Kentucky; the plant was commissioned in 2010 and has maintained a 99% availability factor. The ideal candidate should possess a working knowledge of operating and maintaining combustion turbines and their auxiliary systems with four years of experience or equivalent combination of experience and education. Education should include electrical engineering technology or the equivalent. Strong DCS and I/C skills required; PPS is willing to train the selected candidate the necessary Operator Training for power generation, if applicable. The Instrument Controls Technician should have a strong electrical background with preferred experience testing, troubleshooting, and calibrating plant instrumentation meters along with their associated transmitters to the distributed control system and balance of plant; experienced with PLC’s and logic; VFD’s; DC Battery Systems; Networking; Electrical Schematic drawing interpretation; Inspection and Repair of valves and pumps, and CEMS to name a few. Experience with Mitsubishi Aero (formerly Pratt Whitney) gas turbines and Woodward Controls is preferred but not required. In addition, the employee should have good communication and computer skills. This position will communicate directly with vendors, grid dispatchers, and OEM representatives. The Generation Technician must be a self-starter, willing to accept responsibility, and be capable of working on his/her own initiative; this position plays an important role in maintaining plant availability and reliable service to the organization. Non-standard working hours and overtime are required as needed. Employee will also participate in paid on-call rotation. Must live within a 30-minute response time to Paducah Power System (no exceptions). Qualified applicants should apply online below. The complete job description can be found here.

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I certify that answers given herein are true and complete. I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application for employment including background investigations, credit reports or other means as may be necessary to arrive at an employment decision. This application for employment shall be considered active for a period of time not to exceed 180 days. Any applicant wishing to be considered for employment beyond this time period should inquires to whether or not applications are being accepted at that time. I hereby understand and acknowledge that, unless otherwise defined by a applicable law, any employment relationship with this organization is of an "at will" nature, which means that the Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this "at will" employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization. In the event of employment, I understand that false or misleading information given in my application or interview(s) may result in discharge. I understand, also, that I am required to abide by all rules and regulations of the employer. Paducah Power System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
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