About this role
Daily responsibilities include operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting gas turbine generator packages and associated auxiliaries at the power generation facility. The technician inspects running equipment, supports start-up and shutdown procedures, responds to alarms, and ensures continuous generation by following standard operating procedures.
xAI builds advanced systems with a small, focused team operating under a flat organizational structure. Team members handle hands-on operational tasks and contribute directly to engineering excellence through strong prioritization and communication. Individuals who thrive in this role demonstrate self-reliance, curiosity, and a willingness to tackle physical and technical challenges.
What you will do
- Operate, inspect, and maintain gas turbine generator packages and associated auxiliaries including lube oil, hydraulic, fuel gas, and cooling systems.
- Support turbine start-up, loading, shutdown, cooldown, and turning-gear operations in accordance with manufacturer and site procedures.
- Perform daily inspections to identify leaks, vibration anomalies, temperature variations, and alarm issues early.
- Troubleshoot and repair operational issues on turbine packages during normal operation, start-up, trips, or outages.
- Adjust, repair, or replace faulty mechanical, electrical, and controls components on turbines, generators, and package auxiliaries.
- Write, follow, and execute methods of procedure, standard operating procedures, and emergency operating procedures while supporting site safety requirements.
- Read and interpret piping and instrumentation diagrams, equipment manuals, schematics, and engineering drawings to restore equipment.
- Support scheduled turbine outages, filter changes, and commissioning activities including functional testing and system turnover.
What you need
- Must hold a high school diploma or equivalency certificate.
- Requires a minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience as a technician or operator working on gas turbines, rotating equipment, or industrial mechanical, electrical, or control systems.
- Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds unassisted, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces.
- Must be willing to travel up to 25% and potentially work at other company sites for extended periods.
- Must be available to work overtime, weekends, and rotating shifts as required by turbine operational needs.
- Must be able to work in all weather environments while wearing appropriate personal protective equipment.
Nice to have
- Experience operating or maintaining gas turbines such as Solar or 6000-class units in a power plant or industrial generation setting
- Experience with turbine auxiliaries and generator systems
- Experience writing and executing MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs
- Experience troubleshooting turbine equipment including OEM turbine control interfaces and PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems
- Associate’s degree in a technical field such as Power Plant Technology, Turbine Technology, or Mechatronics
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What is the work schedule for this role?
Employees must be available to work overtime, weekends, and rotating shifts as needed based on turbine operational needs. The position is based at a power generation facility with potential travel requirements.
What physical demands are required?
Candidates must be able to lift at least 25 lbs unassisted, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces. The role requires working in all environments including heat, cold, and rain while wearing appropriate PPE.
What tools and systems will I work with?
You will operate and troubleshoot gas turbine generator packages, including Solar and 6000-class units, along with auxiliary systems and OEM turbine control interfaces, PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA interfaces.