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Job Description:

Competently perform skilled maintenance work, with an emphasis on mechanical equipment, at a combined cycle power plant. Responsible for preventative, corrective, and emergency maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and/or installation of equipment including turbines, generators, compressors, pumps, valves, motors, filtration, and other auxiliary equipment, as qualifications allow. Installation & fabrication of new parts & equipment for projects. Stands shifts as the Outside Operator. Follow all safety, generation, & environmental regulations to ensure compliance with state & federal laws.

**Note:** There is one position available, and the position will be filled at one of five job grade levels: Combined Cycle Technician I, job grade T2; Combined Cycle Technician II, job grade T3; Combined Cycle Technician III, job grade T4; Combined Cycle Technician IV, job grade T5; or Journey Level Combined Cycle Technician, job grade T6. This decision will be based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate selected, and Tri-State business needs at the time of hire.

**Tri-State recognizes the value of a highly-engaged and committed workforce and provides an excellent benefits program that includes:** Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Work Schedules including compressed work week, Life Insurance, 401K, Long Term Disability (LTD), Short Term Disability (STD), Employee Assistant Program (EAP) and Paid Leave Benefits.

Journey Level Combined Cycle Technician

Hiring Wage: $64.58

Combined Cycle Technician IV

Hiring Wage Range: $58.92-$61.68

Combined Cycle Technician III

Hiring Wage Range: $53.79-$56.29

Combined Cycle Technician II

Hiring Wage Range: $49.14-$51.41

Combined Cycle Technician I

Hiring Wage Range: $44.92-$46.97

Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary outside of the posted hiring salary range based upon work experience, education, and/or skill level.

Responsibilities:

+ Competently maintain and/or repair mechanical equipment in a combined cycle generating facility and all associated auxiliary and support equipment with no guidance or assistance.

+ Provide training for less experienced plant maintenance staff.

+ Provides leadership in major activities & projects with a multi-discipline team

+ Perform overall plant maintenance, preventive and corrective, as individual qualifications allow.

+ Satisfactorily completion of required training including but not limited to:

+ LM6000 Level 1 Training

+ First Aid & CPR

+ HAZWOPER Training

+ Keep maintenance supervisor & operations fully informed of plant operating status, unusual conditions, and faulty equipment.

+ Learn and apply safe, effective use of hand tools, power tools, precision equipment, and specialized equipment used in maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of plant equipment.

+ Adhere to spill prevention and emergency response procedures.

+ Communicate detailed status of plant conditions to fellow Combined Cycle Technicians at shift turnover.

+ Use CMMS (Oracle) to manage inventory, work management and procurement efforts. Display a proficiency in using the system consistent with established procedures.

+ Operation of fluid valves, as required to maintain proper system operation and mechanical isolation.

+ Diagnose and determine root cause of plant equipment malfunctions or failures.

+ Read, understand and comply with all regulatory procedures and facility safety programs. Maintain adherence to all plant environmental permits.

+ Work shift hours, overtime, irregular, and call out/standby hours as needed to support reliable operation of the facility. From time to time, working hours will be determined on short notice, based on needs of the facility.

+ Perform general plant housekeeping. Maintain the cleanliness of all areas of the plant and control room, or other housekeeping duties as assigned.

+ Maintain plant security in conformance with site procedures.

+ Perform Collateral Duties in conformance with Collateral Duty Program, as assigned by Plant Management.

+ Because Tri-State is an electric utility with continuous service obligations to its customers, regular, reliable, and predictable performance of the essential functions and responsibilities is an essential function of the job.

+ Because Tri-State has an obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to its customers, the ability to work overtime at any time of the day or week is considered an essential function of the job. **OTHER DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS**

+ Perform other related duties as assigned

+ **SUCCESS FACTORS/JOB COMPETENCIES:**

+ Planning: Ability to think ahead and plan within timelines and resources; develop scopes, plan and schedule work; set priorities and goals; anticipate and adjust for problems; evaluate workloads; measure and evaluate performance against established goals.

+ Time management: Ability to successfully plan and implement objectives within established timelines and work schedules.

+ Ability to analyze problems and develop effective solutions at both strategic and functional levels.

+ Demonstrate behavior consistent with company values.

+ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

+ Strong team player: Accomplishes tasks by working with others and being a good team player. Recognizes how his/her decisions may impact others; seeks input from others.

+ Leadership: leads peers by example and coaches others when needed.

+ Computer proficiency: Ability to operate a personal computer and standard business office applications including Microsoft Office suite, CMMS, databases, and other related applications.

+ Ability to work independently, with minimal direction as a highly motivated self-starter.

Qualifications:

Education and Training

+ A High School diploma or equivalent is required.

+ Associate’s degree in related discipline or equivalent power plant operations and maintenance experience.

+ Outside Operator Qualified.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability

+ Demonstrates knowledge of all facets of power plant operations and maintenance.

+ Metal fabrication including welding, cutting, & pipefitting.

+ Vibration monitoring & troubleshooting equipment.

+ Machine alignment using Optalign.

+ Capable of writing maintenance procedures, work requests, inventory requests, and purchase requisitions.

+ Demonstrate the ability to make competent decisions in emergency situations.

+ Demonstrate the ability to read and interpret mechanical & electrical drawings, technical manuals and P&ID's. Write routine reports and solve practical problems.

+ Must clearly communicate tasks and needs (both verbally and in writing).

+ Demonstrates basic computer literacy.

+ Assist operations with start-up and shut down situations.

+ Monitor plant equipment using gauges, meters, & automated systems to record operational data.

+ Provide input for daily, weekly, and monthly reports.

+ Participate in emergency response activities as trained.

Experience:

+ Eight (8) plus years of experience including:

+ At least one (1) year of experience as a Combined Cycle Technician, Level IV and

+ Four (4) years of power plant experience, combustion turbines experience preferred.

Other:

+ None

**Note** : The above requirements describe the experience and education qualifications for the Journey Level Combined Cycle Technician. Those with less experience will be hired at the I, II, III or IV job grade level.

About Us:

Tri-State is a wholesale power supply cooperative, operating on a not-for-profit basis, with 43 members, including 40 utility electric distribution cooperative and public power district members in four states: Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico and Wyoming. Together with its members, Tri-State delivers reliable, affordable and responsible power and energy services to more than a million electricity consumers across nearly 200,000 square miles of the West.

Tri-State was founded in 1952 by its member systems to provide a reliable, cost-based supply of electricity. Headquartered in Westminster, Colo., approximately 1,200 people are employed by Tri-State across five states.

Tri-State's electricity is generated from coal, natural gas and hydropower, with a rapidly increasing supply generated from wind and solar. Tri-State delivers power to its members through a transmission system that includes substation facilities, telecommunications sites and over 5,700 miles of high voltage transmission lines. Tri-State's transformative Responsible Energy Plan is reducing emissions, increasing renewable resources, developing new energy services and delivering more flexibility for its members.

**Job Identification:** 552

**Job Category:** Combined Cycle

**Posting Date:** 2026-01-16T15:52:57+00:00

**Job Schedule:** Full time

**Hiring Salary Range:** $44.92-$64.58

**Locations:** 6811 County Road 31, Fort Lupton, CO, 80621, US

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.