Electrical Instrumentation and Control Technician
Your Day to Day
As an Electrical Instrumentation and Control (EI&C) Technician at Golden Valley Electric Association, you will play a crucial role in the preventive and corrective maintenance of our coal-fired power plant's controls and instrumentation. From motors to UPS and DC battery systems, your expertise will be vital in ensuring the seamless operation of these essential components. Utilizing your problem-solving skills, you will be responsible for inspecting, repairing, and maintaining the DCS and PLCs, as well as calibrating plant instrumentation and controllers. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to assist with boiler and plant control loop tuning, further showcasing your technical abilities and contributing to the overall efficiency of our operations.
What Matters Most
- A High School diploma or equivalent
- A valid driver's license
- A minimum of five years of industrial instrumentation/control experience
- Demonstrated expertise in equipment calibration
- Proficiency in troubleshooting and maintaining Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively both independently and within a team
- A proactive approach to preventive and corrective maintenance
- Experience in plant control loop tuning
Skills and Knowledge Required
- A High School diploma or equivalent
- A valid drivers' license
- A minimum of five years industrial instrumentation/control experience
- Demonstrated equipment calibration experience
Pay
Competitive hourly wage ranging from $51.54 for Tech Entry level to $60.63 for Tech 3 level per IBEW Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Benefits
- Retirement/401K
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Paid Leave
- Flexible Spending
- Wellness Benefits