Homer City Generation L.P. will implement a comprehensive workforce readiness program with Technical Training Professionals (TTP) to prepare operations and maintenance personnel for the Homer City Redevelopment project—a complex, large-scale transformation of the legacy site into a modern energy campus and the largest natural gas-fired power generation facility in the United States.
“As we construct what will become one of the most advanced power generation facilities in the country, workforce readiness is essential to everything we do. We know our vision for Homer City Generation requires a highly skilled workforce trained to operate the plant safely and efficiently from day one. Our partnership with TTP reflects that commitment. We are investing in the people who will run this facility for decades, and these are exactly the kinds of high-skill, safety-first careers that make this project meaningful for Indiana County and the region.”
Corey Hessen, CEO of Homer City Generation L.P.
The initiative will leverage Preserve, TTP’s recently launched software platform, to connect workforce readiness with day-to-day operations. Through Preserve and site-specific training and qualification programs, TTP will equip plant personnel with the knowledge, skills, and operational tools to execute safely and consistently from construction through commissioning and sustained plant operations.
Connecting Training, Qualification, and Field Execution
Working in close collaboration with the Homer City team and key vendors, TTP’s scope is focused on reducing ramp-up time and supporting a smooth transition from commissioning to plant operations.
“I believe this initiative represents a major step forward in how the power industry approaches workforce readiness through construction, commissioning, and plant operations. The forward-leaning training model we’re building has the potential to reshape how projects are delivered and how teams are prepared.”
Anthony “Tony” Mortali, Director of Plant Operations at Homer City Generation L.P.
The site-specific program includes interactive computer-based training with 3D animations of internal systems, system training manuals with 3D equipment renderings, integrated operating procedures, alarm indications and operator actions, and a role-based qualification program spanning operations and multiple crafts.
Homer City will utilize Preserve Learn, TTP’s Learning Experience Platform (LXP), to support skill development, qualification progression, and real-time training. Preserve Operate will provide streamlined access to procedures, rounds, and key operational reference materials for use in the field.
TTP will also provide embedded program leadership and coordination to align vendor training, improve training effectiveness, ensure simulator usability, and deliver instructor-led training supported by plant walk-downs. This comprehensive approach helps ensure that the resources used to prepare personnel during construction and commissioning remain valuable tools for operational execution once the plant enters service.
Supporting a Major Energy Redevelopment
Homer City Generation L.P. is leading the Homer City Redevelopment project, transforming the site into next-generation power infrastructure to meet evolving regional needs and growing energy demand.
“This is a landmark project with real significance for Homer City and the surrounding communities. Projects of this magnitude are rare, and we’re proud to support the workforce that will bring it into service. Our role is to accelerate and improve readiness while ensuring performance is safe, efficient, and sustained for the long term.”
Kelsey Gamble, CEO of Technical Training Professionals
About Technical Training Professionals
Technical Training Professionals (TTP) supports the power generation industry with unmatched training programs, qualification systems, procedure development and remediation, and software that helps operations teams execute consistently and safely in the field. TTP is a US-based employee-owned company founded in 2003.
