I&C Plant Technician

Job Description

Key Accountabilities:

• Assisting/performing troubleshooting of plant equipment
• Preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure proper functioning
• Daily maintenance, construction, demolition, overhauls, repair /replacement and removal/installation of plant equipment and structures
• Provides skills for maintaining equipment at the plant
• Clearances in LOTOV under the direction of a senior operator or supervisor
• Utilizes/operates various types of hand, power, precision or machine tools necessary to support safe and productive work environments
• Maintains a working knowledge of all electronic control systems and computers
• Understands and follows current safety and environmental regulations necessary to conduct all phases of work
• Ensures strict adherence to safety, health and environmental procedures as they relate to plant operations and maintenance including but not limited to Lockout Tagout, Job Safety Analysis, Confined Space, Hot Work, Electrical Safety and PPE
• Understanding core networking concepts: IP addressing, subnetting, routing, and switching
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as: MODBUS TCP, DNP3, OPC
• Ability to read and interpret network diagrams
• Familiarity with thin client architecture
• Knowledge of how SCADA, DCS, and PLC systems can be integrated
• Basic understanding of NERC CIP requirements

Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements

• Minimum two (2) years of related experience
• All applicants must be a successful candidate on the Plant Operator Selection System/Power Plant Operations and Maintenance (POSS / MASS) program in order to be considered a candidate for this position.
• POSS / MASS exams are administered on an as-needed basis by Human Resources and all communication concerning the testing is sent to the candidate's email address provided during the application process.
• Satisfactory completion of Tier 1 job performance measures composed of basic: Operations, Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrument and Controls
• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Demonstrate standard computer based skills
• Demonstrate effective oral & verbal communications skills
• If applicable, candidate must meet the requirement of PT1-E

Level of Position

Will be determined by applicable education and skills/experience

Company Information

We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication.

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