Instrument & Control Technician I / II

The Responsibilities

• Administer 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 analysis.
  • Specify instrument and electrical changes as required.
• Work 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 review all system startup procedures to determine control and electrical personnel support requirements.
• Cover operational shifts occasionally.
• Perform both routine and non-routine preventative and corrective maintenance on plant equipment.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on plant DC systems, including station batteries, battery chargers, associated DC distribution equipment, and battery monitoring systems.
• Prepare, maintain, and provide a variety of reports/documents as required or upon request.
• Prepare, maintain, and support air permitting reports, emissions-related documentation, and other regulatory submittals as required for facility compliance.
• Review one-line electrical diagrams, P&I drawings, control drawings, and logic diagrams.
• Communicate the condition of plant systems, equipment and pertinent information to others.
• Create procedures related to instrumentation and electrical systems.
• Operate all plant mobile equipment, forklift, man lift, etc.
• Maintain documentation records of calibration, tests and certification of electrical and instrument equipment.

The Profile to Succeed

• A two-year technical degree and minimum of 5 years of power plant and/or industrial electrical, instrumentation or electronics experience is required.
• Significant power plant and/or industrial electrical or electronics experience may also qualify an applicant for this position.
• Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, calibrating, and repairing electrical, instrumentation, controls, and related plant systems.
• Experience with Ovation Distributed Control Systems (DCS), GE Mark VIe and Various PLC Controllers, CISCO CEMS controls and equipment.
• Programming and configuration capabilities highly preferred.
• Knowledge of equipment operating limits, parameters, operating procedures and systems.
• Working knowledge of simple cycle power plant system, power plant operations, and maintenance, electrical principles, work practices, procedures and materials.
• Working knowledge of low and medium voltage electrical equipment, electrical troubleshooting practices, and applicable electrical safety standards, including NFPA 70E.
• Knowledge of and adherence to safety programs such as Lock Out Tag Out, Confined Space Entry, Qualified Electrical Worker, and other applicable programs.
• Ability to interpret control drawings and P&I’s.
• Ability to make maintenance-related decisions with minimum direct supervision.
• Knowledge of instrumentation test equipment, signal generators, relay tests sets, oscilloscopes, and computers.
• Familiarity with air permit compliance obligations, emissions recordkeeping, and routine air permitting reporting requirements preferred.
• 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.

The Team

• Onward Energy team is comprised of industry professionals who embrace our values of accountability, adaptability, collaboration, and excellence.
• We seek to find solutions rather than assign blame.

The Work Environment

• Performing this job without full/focused attention may cause serious injury or even fatality.
• Work is generally performed inside the power plant but may work in all weather conditions ranging from warm/hot - cool/cold.
• Occasional rain.
• Noise levels will be moderate to high.
• Job site will contain light to heavy equipment vehicles, small to large equipment, materials, communication equipment and tools.

The Total Rewards

• Onward Energy total rewards philosophy is motivated by a key tenet of People First, and offers associates a comprehensive total rewards package which includes market-competitive compensation, health, life insurance, and retirement savings benefits.