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Power Turbine Operator

Company: Orion Talent
Position ID: # 5916350
Date Posted: 7/22/2025
Location: Hobbs, NM
Salary (USD): $90,000 - $120,000

Job Description

Position Details:
Title: Turbine Operator
Location: Within 8 hrs of Hobbs, NM
Shift or Travel: 12-hour shifts; 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off
Compensation: $90K–$120K annually (based on experience) + $18K vehicle allowance (~$693 per paycheck) + $45/day per diem + hotel and travel provided
Benefits: Comprehensive package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with 6% match (immediately vested), Life and Disability Insurance, PTO, and paid holidays. Medical and Dental are 100% covered for the employee and their family. Ten healthcare plans offered—six of which are completely free for employees.
Travel: Primarily regional travel within Hobbs, NM
Position Description:
As a Turbine Operator, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the company’s electrical turbines. Your day-to-day will involve monitoring performance, troubleshooting, conducting inspections, and carrying out maintenance to ensure maximum reliability and system integrity. You may also travel to customer sites to support operations.
Key Responsibilities Include:
• Operate turbines within specified parameters
• Monitor performance via control systems and instrumentation
• Conduct inspections to detect wear, damage, or malfunctions
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance
• Troubleshoot and repair issues using diagnostic tools
• Follow safety regulations and conduct emergency drills
• Keep accurate records of maintenance and performance
• Respond effectively to emergency shutdowns or faults
• Maintain tools and report equipment issues to management
Requirements:
• Military veteran preferred with 2+ years of experience in heavy-duty jet engines or gas turbine controls/instrumentation/electrical systems
• Clean driving record
• Must pass drug screening and background check
Additional Qualifications Include:
• Strong communicator—clear, direct, and collaborative
• Ownership mindset—proactively solves problems and removes barriers
• Independent thinker—constantly asks how things can improve
• Adaptable and innovative—open to change and new solutions
• High character—team-focused, humble, and driven to excel


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