Turbine Operator (Abilene, TX)

Oracle

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Work type: On-site
Location: Abilene, TX
Salary: $87,000–$178,100 / yr
Posted: 56 days ago
Nearby: 48 roles within 25 mi

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Below market

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Similar $159k

This role $133k

$74k most similar roles pay here $207k

This role pays less than 70% of similar roles. Most pay $131,000–$186,412 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $133k versus about $159k for comparable roles.

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TL;DR · Turbine Operator (Abilene, TX)

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As a Turbine Operator in Abilene, TX, you will be an individual contributor responsible for operating and maintaining on-site turbine generation assets to ensure mission-critical power continuity for hyperscale data center operations. Your daily tasks include monitoring and adjusting systems, executing operational procedures, analyzing performance data, coordinating maintenance activities with vendors, and ensuring compliance with EPA, OSHA, NERC standards. Ideal candidates have 3-5+ years of experience in industrial turbine environments, a degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Power Engineering or equivalent technical training, and strong knowledge of turbine controls and condition-based maintenance practices. You must be proficient in troubleshooting across various systems, maintaining operational communication during shift turnovers, adhering to safety protocols, and operating within automated control environments while ensuring high reliability standards.

Skills

SCADA Turbine controls Plant automation Condition-based maintenance EPA compliance OSHA compliance NERC compliance EHS standards Troubleshooting Fault response Operational communication Documentation Regulatory requirements Automated control environments

What you'll do

Operate and adjust turbine systems to meet site power requirements.
Execute startup/shutdown procedures and manage load adjustments.
Analyze performance data to identify efficiency losses and reliability risks.
Coordinate preventive maintenance with internal teams and vendors.
Maintain compliance documentation for EPA, OSHA, NERC standards.
Participate in incident response and contribute to corrective actions.

What we're looking for

3 to 5+ years of experience in industrial turbine operations.
Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Power Engineering or equivalent technical certification.
Strong knowledge of turbine controls, plant automation, and condition-based maintenance.
Demonstrated ability to adhere to EHS standards and regulatory compliance.
Experience in troubleshooting and fault response across various systems.
Ability to operate effectively in highly automated control environments.