Instrumentation, Controls & Electrical Technician

About the role

The Facility is a 90MW natural gas-fired, combined-cycle power plant in Las Vegas, NV.

Responsibilities

• Proactively monitor and evaluate site instrumentation.
• Perform CMMS routine scheduled calibrations of all plant instrumentation.
• Report, document, and actively pursue a remedy for all findings that need corrective action.
• Have a creative problem-solving mindset when it comes to solving difficult problems, yet always keeping safety in the forefront.
• Demonstrate commitment to continuous safe practices.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of electrical principles that are commonly used in an electrical power plant.
• Remain current with all rules and regulations regarding NFPA 70E and OSHA electrical specific codes through continuous training.
• Perform routine and major maintenance on instrumentation and control systems throughout the plant.
• Maintain and calibrate Programmable Logic Control systems and electronics used throughout the plant.
• Install/maintain electrical conduits and wiring and site heat tracing.
• Install conduits and wiring for instrumentation and controllers.
• Complete material requisitions in a complete and accurate manner.
• Train and qualify designated site personnel on electrical switching for users up to 13.8kv.
• Monitor and maintain the facility’s CEMs system and related equipment.
• Assist with regulatory reports.

Requirements

• 3 years of instrumentation experience in an industrial control environment.
• Experience in the power generation industry preferred.
• 3 years’ experience as an electrician in an industrial environment working with medium and high voltage electrical components.
• Experience in power generation industry preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical theory and concepts.
• A technical degree or equivalent in electronics and/or industrial control preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of electronic and automatic control systems and components.
• Ability to read and understand plant Process & Instrumentation Diagrams as well as detailed instrument/control and electrical drawings and documentation.
• Ability to work in a 24/7/365 environment and in extreme weather conditions.
• Night shift duty will be required as necessary.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Emerson Ovation Distributed Control System platform a plus.
• Demonstrated knowledge of GE Mark IV control and GE EX2100 Excitation equipment a plus.
• Demonstrated knowledge with Highway Addressable Remote Transducer capable transmitters a plus.
• Familiarity with NERC/WECC regulatory compliance a plus.
• Be able to perform effectively in a team environment without close supervision.
• Work well with and through others internal and external to the plant.
• Use discretion concerning confidential and sensitive company information.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

We offer a variety of excellent benefits. Full-time employees are offered the following: medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD, and Life insurance plans. You can even select additional “al la carte” benefits to meet all your needs. You can also enroll in our 401k, flex spending accounts for medical and childcare needs, and participate in our employee referral and tuition reimbursement programs.

Pay

The salary range for this position is commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, and relevant qualifications.

Schedule

This position requires occasional travel for company business.