CEM/Lab Instrument Technician

Arizona G&T Cooperatives•Cochise, AZ

57d•Onsite

About The Position

This role plans, directs, and conducts the inspection, dismantling, diagnosis, and repair of all Continuous Emissions Monitor Systems (CEM) and Water Lab instrumentation. The technician will also assist with the diagnosis and repair of instrument and electronic control equipment associated with generating units. The position involves performing routine, preventive, and emergency maintenance on AEPCO's generating assets, including CEM equipment, Computerized Water Lab Analysis equipment, and other environmental control systems. Responsibilities include recommending and assisting with station preventative maintenance in instrumentation areas, promoting safe working practices, maintaining accurate records and reports, and ensuring the proper care and use of materials and equipment. The technician will also be responsible for the cleanliness of assigned work areas, maintaining up-to-date records of station wiring and equipment drawings, expediting emergency repairs, troubleshooting power plant equipment, and communicating operational information. Additionally, the role involves setting, calibrating, and testing electrical and electronic control equipment, working with composite instrument crew personnel, and communicating operational clearances and problems. The position requires occasional work in confined spaces and willingness to travel to all AEPCO generation facilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or recognized equivalent.
Satisfactory completion of a recognized instrument apprenticeship program and two years of experience at a journeyman level OR six years of journeyman level experience in instrumentation and control, theory, and maintenance.
Demonstrated knowledge of the theory and practical application of electronic, pneumatic, and electric control systems.
Basic understanding of power generation principles.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience of standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment in CEM/Lab Instrumentation and control systems for power plant operation or other industrial plants.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the installation and use of instruments and tools for testing, maintenance, and repair of CEM/Lab equipment.
Skill set to perform work on generation instrumentation equipment as required.
Ability to work from prints, drawings, and instruction manuals to test and trace electronics, electrical, and pneumatic circuits and systems and make necessary adjustments and repairs.
Demonstrated knowledge of PCs, PLC programming and maintenance, DCS, and DAS systems.
Demonstrated knowledge of EPA Rules and Regulations for CEMS and CEM Maintenance.
Demonstrated knowledge of Water Lab instrumentation and analyzing equipment, including water treatment equipment.
Demonstrated knowledge of the theory, operation, and maintenance of gas sampling analyzers, optical smoke and dust monitors, and gas dilution systems.
Knowledge of OSHA regulations as related to the general scope of the trade.
Satisfactory completion of respirator certification.
Willing and capable of traveling to all AEPCO generation facilities as required.
Must occasionally work in confined spaces.

Nice To Haves

Any equivalent combination of related education, training, and/or experience can be substituted for requirements listed above.

Responsibilities

Perform routine, preventive, and emergency maintenance on Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEM) equipment, Computerized Water Lab Analysis equipment, and other environmental control systems.
Recommend and assist in the formulation and performance of station preventative maintenance in the instrumentation areas of the plant.
Recommend, maintain, and promote safe working practices and procedures regarding station equipment and personnel.
Maintain accurate records, reports, and schedules of maintenance accomplished in accordance with established procedures.
Promote and practice the proper care, handling, and use of materials, parts, tools, equipment, and supplies.
Responsible for the cleanliness of the assigned working areas.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all station wiring, instruments, equipment drawings, and instruction books for future reference.
Expedite any and all emergency repairs and operation of station CEM/lab equipment.
Troubleshoot and assist others in the repair of all power plant equipment.
Promote communication of information to supervisor and subordinates under direction.
Perform other occupational group related duties as required and for which qualified to perform safely.
Responsible for the proper setting, calibration, and testing of all station electrical and electronic control equipment as assigned.
Responsible for working with all composite instrument crew personnel as required or requested during scheduled overhauls.
Communicate to shift supervisors and others as required, concerning operational clearances and related problems encountered.