Instrument & Controls Subject Matter Expert

Job Summary

This expert level position is responsible for the installation, calibration, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and optimization of complex instrumentation, control, electrical, and electronic systems within a power generation plant. This role serves as a technical lead, providing mentorship to other technicians, supporting plant reliability and performance initiatives, and contributing to continuous improvement, safety leadership, and system upgrades.

Key Accountabilities

• Serve as the technical lead for plant instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipment, including low-voltage electrical equipment up to 600 VAC
• Calibrate, test, maintain, troubleshoot, install and repair plant instrumentation, control systems and electrical equipment
• Lead and perform complex maintenance and troubleshooting on motor control centers, motor operated valves, generators, excitation equipment and motors
• Perform and oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities, ensuring work quality, safety compliance and minimal downtime
• Troubleshoot and maintain DC backup power systems, distributed control systems (DCS), programmable logic controllers (PLC), analytical and emissions monitoring equipment (CEM)
• Design, evaluate, and implement equipment upgrades, system modifications, and reliability improvements
• Maintain and audit Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) data ensure accuracy, completeness and asset maintenance
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring and training to team members
• Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts
• Support capital projects, system upgrades and small construction projects
• Interpret and develop drawings, schematics, specifications and procedures
• Procure and manage inventory to support maintenance and repair activities
• Oversee and evaluate contractor work related to IC&E systems, ensuring quality and compliance
• Comply with all site safety and environmental requirements and procedures
• Perform operations in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and prudent safety standards
• Support plant and corporate goals
• Work scheduled and unscheduled overtime and respond to off-hour call-ins as required

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Seven (7) years' experience as an IC&E Technician and in a power generation plant
• Advanced experience with low-voltage electrical systems up to 600 VAC
• Valid driver’s license and ability to maintain eligibility

Preferred Other Qualifications

• Associate Degree in related field

Other Requirements

• Expert knowledge of electrical equipment, electronics, schematics, controls, and instrumentation
• Advanced ability to calibrate I&C systems and equipment, including analytic equipment
• Advanced proficiency with test instruments used for diagnostics of DCS, PLCs, MCCs, generators, transformers, and CEM systems
• Strong working knowledge of plant safety policies, and procedures, including electrical safety, chemicals, confined spaces, and emergency response
• Solid understanding of fundamental including AC/DC electrical theory, heat transfer, fluid flow, thermal dynamics and chemistry
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to adapt to changing business needs and operational priorities
• Proficiency in CMMS systems and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Occasionally lift objects of up to 50 pounds in weight, frequently lift objects up to 10 pounds in weight and carry up to 35 pounds occasionally. In addition, the employee will occasionally push or pull up to 70 pounds in weight.
• Frequently sit, stand, walk or climb and occasionally stoop, kneel or crawl.
• Occasionally lift objects of up to 50 pounds in weight, frequently lift objects up to 10 pounds in weight and carry up to 35 pounds occasionally. In addition, the employee will occasionally push or pull up to 70 pounds in weight.
• Possess the following vision requirements: close, color, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Talk & hear; use hands & fingers; handle & feel; and able to reach with hands and arms extensively.
• Occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
• Routinely works near moving mechanical parts and/or machinery.
• Occasionally be exposed to outside weather conditions, including wet and/or humid conditions.