I&E Technician III
Flywheel Energy, LLC · Parachute, CO · 1 wk ago
On-siteEngineeringFull-time
Position Summary
The Position Summary I & E Technician III is a senior level position that serves as the primary technical resource for instrumentation, control systems, and automation across Flywheel Energy operations. Working with a high degree of independence, the technician leads complex projects, drives the development and continuous improvement of maintenance and calibration programs, and mentors Technician I and II personnel.
Key Responsibilities
- Installation & Commissioning:
- Lead installation and commissioning of complex instrumentation and control system projects;
- Develop and review loop diagrams, I/O schedules, and commissioning documentation;
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of all deliverables.
- Maintenance & Calibration Program Ownership:
- Develop, maintain, and optimize preventive maintenance and calibration programs;
- Analyze equipment performance data to identify trends and drive reliability improvements;
- Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards (API, ISA).
- Troubleshooting:
- Serve as a technical resource for complex, multi system failures involving PLCs, RTUs, SCADA, field instruments, and electrical systems;
- Apply advanced diagnostic techniques and mentor others in structured root cause analysis.
- Electrical Systems:
- Efficient with design, review, and installation of low and medium voltage electrical systems;
- Ensure hazardous area classification requirements are met;
- Review electrical drawings.
- Documentation & Standards:
- Own and maintain the instrumentation and controls documentation library including as built drawings, P&IDs, instrument data sheets, and control narratives;
- Develop and enforce site standards for documentation quality.
- Leadership & Mentorship:
- Provide technical leadership and structured development for Technician I and II personnel;
- Deliver coaching and identify training needs;
- Act as a subject matter expert for operations and engineering teams.
- Safety & Compliance:
- Champion site safety culture;
- Lead JSA development and pre job safety briefings for high risk tasks;
- Participate in incident investigations and corrective action development;
- Ensure ongoing compliance with company HSE policies, OSHA regulations, and API standards.
- Continuous Improvement:
- Identify and implement process improvements in maintenance workflows, calibration practices, and control system performance;
- Contribute to capital project scoping and execution.
- Culture:
- Embody Flywheel values — lead by example, foster accountability, and build a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
- Act as a culture carrier for the Automation & Controls team.