Aeroderivative Senior Controls Technician (West Region)

FieldCore

1d•$37 - $62

About The Position

The Instrumentation & Controls Technician III has completed level three competencies and disassembles, inspects, cleans, repairs, calibrates, tests, and performs periodic maintenance of field instruments, equipment systems, and controls. The role evaluates and determines necessary modifications, performs complex repairs or removes instruments or devices needing overhaul during scheduled maintenance, and troubleshoots while performing unscheduled work. This position supports customers with technical direction on instrumentation and controls equipment, implements gas turbine control system conversions and upgrades, and documents inspection, maintenance, and repair work. The technician serves as a technical point of contact between customers and GE, follows environmental, health, and safety guidelines, and travels extensively domestically and internationally. The role may also involve work on offshore platforms.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience without a formal degree in power plant maintenance, turbine generator maintenance, or power plant equipment installation or commissioning.
Experienced-level proficiency, with successful completion of all job requirements multiple times.
Strong skills and application of the fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures in the relevant field of specialization.
At least 3 years of experience in instrumentation and controls, including installing, calibrating, maintaining, and repairing equipment, or equivalent experience.
Appropriate license or certification where required by federal, state, or local law.
Ability to understand and implement controls software upgrades.
Fluency in English.
Ability to travel internationally if required.
Ability to work on offshore platforms if required.

Nice To Haves

Two-year degree in a scientific field of study, or equivalent related work experience.
Strong knowledge of gas turbine control systems and auxiliary systems, including Woodward Netcon, Micronet, Micronet Plus, GE Mark V, VI, and Vie, Fanuc, RX3i, and RX7i control systems.
Field experience with Wonderware, Cimplicity, and iFix HMI software.
Strong knowledge of implementing controls software upgrades.
Familiarity with Bently Nevada 3500 Vibration Monitoring System.
Familiarity with fire system controls.
Strong understanding of PLC ladder logic, including basic ability to navigate ladder rungs while troubleshooting.
Demonstrated use and understanding of physical standards of mass, temperature, flow, and pressure.
Working knowledge of computers and PLCs.
Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to complete multiple projects within time constraints.
Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Provide customers with technical direction and support on calibration, repair, and operation of instrumentation and controls equipment.
Write accurate, professional reports and act as the single point of contact between customers and GE on technical issues, coordinating with involved functions.
Implement conversions, modifications, and upgrades to gas turbine control systems, including software upgrades and major retrofits.
Troubleshoot, reinstall, test, evaluate, calibrate, and maintain instruments or devices after repairs.
Record and report abnormal functions or out-of-tolerance equipment conditions, and initiate corrective action and documentation.
Read and interpret electrical and mechanical flow and instrument diagrams.
Use hand tools to perform general maintenance on customer equipment.
Maintain daily records of inspections, maintenance activities, repairs, and other work performed in accordance with approved guidelines and procedures.
Ensure all in-field activities comply with company environmental, health, and safety guidelines and procedures.
Travel extensively, both internationally and domestically.
Perform other duties as assigned to advance the FieldCore vision and align with organizational core values.