IC&E Technician 3

About the role

ContourGlobal, a KKR company, is an established Independent Power Producer (IPP) focused on developing, acquiring, and operating electricity generation and storage assets across Europe, North and South America, with a presence in Africa and Asia. The company currently manages 6 GW of installed capacity across multiple technologies and asset classes, with an additional 1.3 MW of renewables under construction and nearly 12 GW under development.

We are looking for the/a IC&E Technician in Redwood, CA.

Key Responsibilities

• Health and safety
  • Have a strong working knowledge of the ContourGlobal Health & Safety Management System and its respective safe work practices, i.e., Permit to Work, Management of Change, and Contractor Safety etc.
  • Coach and mentor facility employees through engagement on proper safety behaviors, use of the ContourGlobal Management System and its respective expectations and through on-going participation of in Health & Safety activities i.e., inspection, incident investigation and visible felt leadership.
  • Verify job tasks are adequately reviewed prior to initiating work and when changes occur in the work environment or tasks requirements.
  • Ensure all Incidents and potential adverse events (i.e., Near Misses) are quickly communicated to Plant leadership and Health & Safety site/regional support.
• Main Duties
  • Perform preventive maintenance duties on all major equipment and systems, as well as emergency backup systems.
  • Maintain complete equipment files, logs, and drawings, for all designated equipment.
  • Absorb inventory, to maintain Plant reliability. Assist in physical inventories.
  • Participate in the administrative maintenance of Plant operating manuals, technical references, prints and diagrams, and preventive/predictive maintenance records.
  • Work shifts, as required to support the operation of the Plant.
  • Inspect, repair, install, and remove all types of motors, generators, transformers, switches, control equipment, wiring, electrical signal and communication systems, and storage batteries; and work with electrical systems, up to and including 4,160 volts.
  • Conduct trouble shooting and analysis on Distributed Control System (DCS), Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), and turbine-control equipment.
  • Maintain all Plant instrumentation and electrical test equipment.
  • Support and participate in CG Safety and Regulatory Compliance Programs.
  • Complete other tasks, as assigned by Maintenance/Plant Manager.
  • And other duties as assigned.
• Continuous improvement
  • Strives for excellence and looks for opportunity to improve/make work more efficient and with higher quality.
  • Analyzes issues and identifies the root cause of a near miss/failure and take actions to eliminate it in the future.
  • Effectively uses CG practices/methodology for continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent required; graduation from an accredited Instrument Technician Program preferred.
• Experience as an Instrumentation, Controls & Electrical (IC&E) Technician or in a similar technical role within power generation, industrial manufacturing, or a related industry.
• Experience working with SAP or other Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of instrumentation and control systems used in modern power generation facilities, including combustion controls, boiler controls, turbine controls, and machine condition monitoring systems.
• Experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems, including switchgear, motors, transformers, batteries, chargers, inverters, generators, and excitation equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, and operating procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues, determine root causes, and implement practical solutions.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment and following established safety procedures and regulatory requirements.

What drives your application forward

• Previous experience in a power plant environment.
• Hands-on experience with high-voltage electrical systems, including 13.8kV, 4,160V, and 480V equipment.
• Experience supporting preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Ability to work varied shifts, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as required to support plant operations.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing for extended periods, climbing stairs and ladders, and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Experience working safely around industrial equipment and hazardous materials while utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

Pay

The expected salary range for this position is $35 – $45 per Hour. This range reflects the base salary for this role and is determined based on factors such as job-related skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.