EI&C Technician I

About the Role

Odyssey Energy’s Altura Cogen facility in Channelview, Texas is a natural gas–fired cogeneration plant seeking a skilled EI&C Technician to support the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical controls and instrumentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on electrical equipment under the direction of senior technicians.
• Assist with troubleshooting motors, breakers, switchgear, MCCs, and auxiliary electrical equipment.
• Support inspections, testing, and maintenance activities during planned outages.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings and equipment manuals.
• Assist with documenting completed maintenance activities in MAXIMO.
• Participate in plant safety programs and comply with all OSHA and NFPA 70E requirements.
• Learn power plant electrical systems through on-the-job training and mentoring.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in electrical shops and work areas.
• Support inventory management and organization of electrical spare parts.
• Operate plant equipment as required (trucks, cranes, forklifts, scissor and aerial lifts).
• Understand and comply with all company environmental, health, and safety policies.
• Analyze trends and operating parameters of electronic and electrical systems to identify potential or impending failures and ensure optimal plant efficiency.
• Maintain a safe working environment, including good housekeeping practices in work and workshop areas.
• Utilize the workflow management system, MAXIMO, for tracking maintenance activities, inventory, and equipment history.
• Conduct electrical, IC&E, electronic, and electrical systems inspections and tests to ensure plant operation within specified parameters.

Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Work in varied outdoor environments, including all weather conditions, noise levels, hazardous conditions, and elevated heights.
• Use of protective equipment (e.g., hard hats, safety glasses, air-purifying respirators, hearing protection, chemical suits, hot gloves, high-voltage protective equipment).
• Work with hazardous materials and in proximity to high voltage and current with proper training and equipment.
• Operate heavy equipment and rolling stock; enter confined spaces or hazardous environments.
• Exposure to equipment and machinery noises, extreme heat, and cold.
• Duties require walking, standing for extended periods, crawling, stooping, sitting, climbing vertical and inclined ladders and stairs.
• Operation of large valves and tasks requiring up to 100 lbs. of pulling or turning force, and lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Extended working hours and varied shifts, including weekends and holidays; periodic "on-call" availability.

All candidates will participate in post-offer physical examination and drug screening, as well as post-employment random drug screening. There are extensive smoking restrictions in and around the facility.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–3 years of electrical maintenance experience in an industrial, manufacturing, petrochemical, utility, or power generation environment.
• Basic understanding of electrical theory and electrical safety practices.
• Ability to read basic electrical drawings and schematics.
• Valid driver's license.
• Legal authority to permanently work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certificate in Electrical Technology.
• Experience with motors, motor controls, MCCs, switchgear, or industrial electrical systems.
• Experience using a work management system such as MAXIMO.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E electrical safety practices.