O&M / Electrical, Controls, and Instrumentation (EC&I) Technician

Description

• Maintain Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (CEMS) equipment in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of plant maintenance work using the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Ensure all equipment repairs or modifications comply with manufacturer guidelines.
• Follow established preventive and predictive maintenance plans, including testing and operating control equipment and systems.
• Conduct routine water chemistry analysis and operate Continuous Emissions Monitoring (CEM) equipment.
• Assist the CRO with start-up, shutdown, and normal operations of power plant systems.
• Adhere to Environmental, NERC, and other regulatory compliance codes and regulations.
• Participate in root cause analysis of abnormal conditions, alarms, and equipment trips.
• Execute operational orders from the Control Room Operator (CRO) for starting, securing, or preparing equipment for service in accordance with operating instructions and procedures.
• Report any abnormal or irregular conditions that develop during operations and take corrective action within the scope of operating instructions.
• Support special projects and tasks as assigned by the Plant Manager.
• Operate major auxiliary equipment, including air compressors, boiler feedwater and condensate systems, water treatment systems, and locally controlled electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Perform instrumentation and control (I&C) activities to support planned outages, emergency repairs, and other maintenance tasks to ensure plant systems operate efficiently, reliably, and safely.
• Collect and log plant operating data.
• Perform inspections, make minor repairs, and adjust equipment to maintain proper operating conditions.
• Maintain plant DC emergency battery backup systems.
• Troubleshoot, calibrate, and repair power plant instrumentation, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).

Requirements

• Experience with piping and instrument schematics and process controls is desirable. Strong leadership and motivational skills are required. Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.
• Extensive experience in troubleshooting and repairing plant control systems is essential.
• An Associate degree in Plant Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Process Technology, or a related field is preferred. Alternatively, equivalent technical training in industrial maintenance or instrumentation and control is beneficial, though not required. Relevant industry or military experience may be considered in lieu of education on a year-for-year basis.
• Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license and ensure it remains in good standing at all times.
• Knowledge of lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and experience maintaining detailed operational records, including Operating Logs, is essential.
• Prior experience in power plant operations within an active generating facility, including operating and maintaining plant systems such as HRSGs, turbines, and auxiliary equipment, and the ability to respond effectively to emergency operations and system dispatch orders, is required.
• High-level competency in troubleshooting, calibrating, and repairing power plant instrumentation—including pressure and temperature transmitters, thermocouples, pressure and temperature switches, proximity probes, vibration sensors, I/P controllers, flow elements and transmitters, electrical relays, gas analyzers, and speed sensors—is required.
• Thoroughly understand and follow all plant safety policies and procedures.
• The ability to work well with others, be self-directed, and apply creative solutions to unique problems is desirable.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance