Combustion Turbine Technician

JOB TITLE: Combustion Turbine Technician
REQUISITION: FOS00JJ
DEPARTMENT: Emporia Energy Center
LOCATION: Emporia, KS

Position Summary
The Combustion Turbine Technician is responsible for the safe, reliable operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of combustion turbine generation assets at the Emporia Energy Center and associated utility-scale solar facilities.

This role requires a multi-skilled, self-motivated technician who takes ownership of equipment performance, ensures unit readiness, and contributes to plant reliability and continuous improvement. The technician works both independently and as part of a cross-functional team to support plant operations and maintenance objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Operations and Equipment Ownership
* Ensure combustion turbines and balance-of-plant systems are operated safely and maintained in a ready-to-start condition
* Monitor equipment performance using DCS/SCADA systems and respond to alarms and abnormal conditions
* Maintain clear communication with dispatch, plant leadership, and team members to support safe and reliable operations
* Take ownership of assigned systems and proactively identify performance or reliability concerns

Maintenance and Troubleshooting
* Perform mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation maintenance on plant equipment
* Diagnose and resolve issues using technical documentation, schematics, control system data, and field testing
* Troubleshoot turbines, generators, motors, pumps, valves, gearboxes, control systems, and auxiliary equipment
* Support planned outages and emergent work with a focus on quality, efficiency, and safety
* Work independently to resolve issues while knowing when to escalate complex problems

Solar Facility Support
* Monitor solar site performance and manage alarms through SCADA systems
* Troubleshoot and maintain inverters, AC/DC systems, trackers, and PV modules
* Support maintenance activities at solar facilities, including occasional travel
* Identify and address performance issues to ensure optimal solar generation output

Planning / Documentation / Continuous Improvement
* Complete detailed and accurate work orders, including clear documentation of findings and repairs
* Identify required parts, generate requisitions, and support inventory management
* Maintain and update plant drawings, procedures, and technical documentation
* Coordinate contractor and OEM support activities
* Participate in plant improvement initiatives focused on reliability, efficiency, and cost reduction

Safety
* Perform all work in compliance with safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
* Identify and mitigate hazards through pre-job planning and job hazard analysis (JHA)
* Follow all lockout/tagout (LOTO), permitting, and energy isolation requirements
* Use and maintain appropriate PPE
* Stop work and address unsafe conditions when identified
* Report near misses, incidents, and safety concerns promptly
* Actively contribute to a strong safety culture by looking out for team members and reinforcing safe behaviors

Required Qualifications
* Minimum of 4 years of experience in power generation, industrial maintenance, or related technical field (or equivalent combination of education, military, or industrial experience)
* Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and/or control systems
* Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair industrial equipment
* Valid driver's license with medical card

Preferred Qualifications
* Experience in power plant operations and maintenance
* Experience with combustion turbines and/or utility-scale solar systems
* Familiarity with DCS platforms (GE Mark VIe, Emerson Ovation, or similar)
* Skills in areas such as: (Precision alignment, Welding or machining, Rigging, Electrical testing and relay troubleshooting

Skills and Competencies
* Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
* Solid understanding of equipment reliability and system operation
* Effective written and verbal communication skills
* Team-oriented mindset with a commitment to accountability and continuous improvement

Work Schedule and Conditions
* Typical schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
* Shared on-call and weekend coverage required
* Overtime required during outages and special projects
* Work performed both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
* Occasional overnight travel to support solar facility maintenance

Evergy has a clear mission - To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We are committed to building a team where everyone - regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status - has a voice and can bring their best every day. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Disclaimer: The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.