IC&E Technician II

About the role

The Fountain Valley Facility is a 240 MW simple cycle, natural gas-fired, peaking facility with a PPA with PSCo to 2032. The plant is located in Fountain, Colorado. Adjacent to the Fountain Valley Facility is 145 vacant acres of land for future development.

Responsibilities

• Administers processes and procedures as required by the O&M Manager, which includes: Identify and implement On-condition tasks. Evaluate recommended changes based on cost/benefit. Specify instrument and electrical changes as required.
• Completes the O&M Tech I qualification process within 2 years of date of hire.
• Works safely, following company and operator policies, procedures, and work practices in a positive, cooperative, and productive manner.
• Computes and analyzes test data. Use installed and portable test equipment and technical manuals to troubleshoot equipment and systems.
• Maintain and calibrate plant instrumentation and control devices. Prepares, maintains and provides a variety of reports/documents as required or upon request.
• Reviews P&I Drawings and logic diagrams. Communicates condition of plant systems, equipment and pertinent information to others.
• Operate all plant mobile equipment, forklift, man lift, etc. Maintain documentation records of calibration, tests and certification of electrical and instrument equipment.
• May be required to support job responsibilities as needed outside of scheduled work hours. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• A two-year technical degree and a minimum of 5 years of power plant and/or industrial electrical, instrumentation or electronics experience is required.
• In lieu of a degree, significant power plant and/or industrial electrical or electronics experience may also qualify an applicant for this position.
• Experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS), GE Mark VI and ABB Bailey INFI 90, Various PLC Controllers, Teledyne Monitor Labs CEMS controls and equipment.
• Programming and configuration capabilities preferred.
• Knowledge of equipment operating limits, parameters, operating procedures and systems. Performs corrective actions if limits are exceeded.
• Working knowledge of combined cycle power plant system, power plant operations, and maintenance, electrical principles, work practices, procedures and materials.
• Ability to interpret control drawings and P&ID’s. Ability to make maintenance related decisions with minimum direct supervision.
• Knowledge of instrumentation test equipment, signal generators, relay test sets, oscilloscopes and computers.
• Knowledge of industry related CEM System hardware, software and reporting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills and possess the ability to learn.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with an advanced understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity and mathematics.
• Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions. Ability to exercise good judgment and make sound decisions.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to demonstrate basic computer knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and various other programs.
• Must be able to interact and communicate well with individuals in all areas of the company and outside vendors.
• Valid U.S. Driver license with acceptable MVR history, if applicable.

Skills

• Power plant and/or industrial electrical, instrumentation or electronics experience.
• Experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
• Experience with GE Mark VI and ABB Bailey INFI 90, Various PLC Controllers, Teledyne Monitor Labs CEMS controls and equipment.
• Programming and configuration capabilities.
• Interpretation of control drawings and P&ID’s.
• Instrumentation test equipment, signal generators, relay test sets, oscilloscopes and computers.
• Industry related CEM System hardware, software and reporting.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Basic computer knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and various other programs.

Benefits

The Company Onward Energy is an independent power platform that owns and operates over 7 GW of utility-scale wind, solar and natural gas generation projects across the U.S. Our Vision is to reliably power a sustainable future. Our Mission is that as North America’s premier independent power generator, we will deliver renewable and reliable power to our customers, opportunities to our employees, sustainable returns to the families who invest in us, and a better world to the next generation. Corporate Offices in Denver, New York and Charlotte, we are where renewable meets reliable. See www.onwardenergy.com for more information.

Pay

Onward Energy offers a competitive compensation package that includes a robust benefits program and a performance-based bonus plan.

Schedule

Full-time position with occasional travel.