Associate Instrumentation, Controls and Electrical (IC&E) Technician

NAES•Carnesville, GA

1d•$36 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

The Franklin Biomass Facility, located in Carnesville, GA, generates 55 net megawatts of clean, renewable energy by converting sustainably sourced wood biomass into electricity. The facility utilizes an advanced Foster Wheeler boiler, along with a hot precipitator and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system, to ensure efficient combustion and reduced emissions. With a single turbine generator, the plant reliably supplies power to the local grid while promoting sustainable energy practices and supporting long-term environmental stewardship in the region. Opportunity Summary The Associate Instrumentation, Controls, and Electrical (IC&E) Technician plays an important role in supporting the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the Franklin Biomass Facility. This position assists in the calibration, testing, and troubleshooting of instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipment essential to plant performance. The IC&E Technician supports PLCs, DCS, SCADA, and turbine control systems integrated with the Foster Wheeler boiler, biomass fuel handling systems, emissions controls (including the hot precipitator and SCR), and the steam turbine generator. By performing preventive and corrective maintenance, this role helps maintain plant reliability, minimizes downtime, and supports compliance with environmental and safety standards. Your scope of responsibility as Associate IC&E Technician includes the following primary functions:

Requirements

We are seeking a Technician with some relative experience in power generation operations and maintenance, who demonstrates reliability, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to teamwork and safe work practices.
Technician level experience within power generation or heavy industrial facilities, with a solid understanding of operations, safety procedures, and maintenance practices.
Working knowledge of electrical systems, including switchgear, transformers, motors, motor control centers, batteries, inverters, chargers, and generator excitation equipment.
Proficiency with and ability to maintain and troubleshoot instrumentation and control systems used in biomass-fired power plants, including Foster Wheeler boilers, steam turbines, burner management, combustion control, boiler and turbine controls, emissions controls (SCR and hot precipitators), CEMS, and fuel handling systems.
Familiar with boiler operations, auxiliary plant equipment, and distributed control systems (DCS), with the ability to interpret process data and assist with system performance improvements.
Capable of reading and interpreting mechanical and process drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and OEM manuals to perform maintenance, and troubleshooting activities.
Knowledgeable in the use of computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) for planning, scheduling, and tracking maintenance work.
Proficient with MS Office applications for documentation, reporting, and data entry.
Experienced working with cross-functional teams, contractors, and vendors to coordinate maintenance activities and support continuous plant operations.
Strong written and analytical communication skills to clearly document and communicate technical information, findings, and recommendations.
Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license and ensure it remains in good standing at all times.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Assist in performing calibration, testing, installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of instrumentation and control systems, including PLCs, DCS, control valves, fan dampers, conveyors, fuel feed systems, variable speed drives, transmitters, analyzers, and other biomass-related instrumentation to ensure reliable plant operation.
Assist in updating and optimizing PLC and DCS logic-based controls—including ladder and P&ID logic—in coordination with engineering and senior technical staff to improve automation and enhance system performance.
Carry out corrective, preventive, predictive, and emergency maintenance on electrical systems, including switchgear, motor control centers, transformers, motors, batteries, inverters, chargers, generator excitation systems, and variable speed drives.
Calibrate and maintain precision instruments such as pressure and temperature transmitters and stack CEMS equipment and perform plant wiring repairs and installations using diagnostic tools including Amprobes, multimeters, and oscilloscopes.
Use DCS and SCADA systems to monitor and support efficient operation of boilers, steam turbine generators, and emissions control systems including SCR and hot precipitators.
Perform turbine control system calibration and functional checks to ensure efficient start-up, shutdown, and steady-state operation of the steam turbine.
Assist with testing and tuning of boiler controls, combustion systems, turbine performance, and emissions reduction technologies to optimize plant performance and compliance.
Work with contractors and vendors during outages and maintenance projects to support technical work, verify results, and ensure adherence to safety requirements.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, calibration data, equipment changes, plant drawings, and vendor documentation.
Promote a strong safety culture by identifying hazards, following safe work practices, and ensuring proper handling of hazardous materials in accordance with environmental and safety regulations.
Participate in continuous improvement activities such as root cause analysis (RCA), procedure updates, reliability initiatives, and equipment performance optimization.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the Franklin Biomass Facility.