Instrument & Control Technician Level I

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled work on instrumentation and control systems in all areas of the plant with minimum interference to the normal operation of the plant.
• Inspects, troubleshoots, maintains, repairs, installs, adjusts and calibrates station process instrumentation and controls.
• Assists Instrumentation & Controls Technician Level II in the performance of the above for complex instrumentation, such as the Reactor Manual Control System.
• Instructs employees in the maintenance, testing, calibration and proper functioning of station process instrumentation and controls.
• Maintains calibration records and records of test equipment used for the calibration of plant instrumentation and plant testing.
• Maintains established records as required for good performance and history.
• Conducts surveillance tests.
• Takes out permits on instrumentation and control equipment for which authorized.
• Uses radiation monitoring equipment.
• Prepares, for approval, Stores and Purchase Orders and work order requests for electrical or mechanical maintenance department assistance when required.
• Assist in special station tests by setting up necessary instrumentation, taking readings and preparing results including the performance of calculations.
• Suggests changes in operating procedures when necessary to fully utilize advantages of control loops.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of appropriate Plans and Procedures, Radiological Health and Safety Programs, Industrial Safety Programs, applicable regulations and limits, Plant Controlled Access Areas and Security Procedures and Emergency Procedures.
• Complies with station procedures and policy implementing the effective Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Regulatory Guides, National Standards and subsequent changes, applicable to the work performed.
• Participates in and successfully completes all aspects of training and requalification programs in part consisting of written and oral examinations, lectures and on-the-job training.
• Reads and interprets drawings, prints and control wiring diagrams.