Electrical & Automation Power Plant Technician, TX
About The Position
We are looking for an Electrical & Automation Power Plant Technician to join our team through a structured development path, working for a better future. The role begins in Field Service, providing hands-on exposure to electrical and automation systems in diverse operational environments. Upon successful completion of the Field Service phase and demonstrated proficiency in electrical and automation systems, the role transitions into a plant-based technician position focused on electrical maintenance, automation systems, and the reliability of power generation equipment. Business Unit Parts and Field Service is a global organization with harmonized ways of working and tools to deliver the best possible services for our customers. In our global team, we value, respect, and embrace different opinions and diversity. Safety, environment, and wellbeing are our foundation, and we never compromise them.
Requirements
- A strong safety-first mindset.
- Technical education in Electrical, Automation, Controls, or related technical discipline
- Demonstrated electrical and automation aptitude with a strong willingness to learn.
- Basic understanding of electrical systems, control systems, and industrial automation.
- Ability to follow procedures and work systematically.
- Good analytical, organizational, and documentation skills.
- Ability to cooperate and communicate effectively with team members and customers.
- Successful applicants must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship.
- Candidates for regular U.S and Puerto Rico positions must be a U.S. citizen, national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee with valid work permit or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255a(1). Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H1B, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Responsibilities
- Perform electrical and automation troubleshooting, repairs, and routine maintenance on Wärtsilä systems under established procedures.
- Support service and commissioning activities for Wärtsilä control and automation systems at customer sites.
- Assist with Engine Control Systems, Power Management Systems (PMS), connectivity devices (HMI, firewalls, servers), and general automation solutions.
- Prepare accurate service documentation and reports describing work performed and findings.
- Maintain technical communication with Wärtsilä field service stakeholders and customers.
- Execute all work in full compliance with Wärtsilä Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental (QEHS) guidelines and customer-site procedures.
- Support senior engineers and technicians during complex service activities.
- Proactively identify improvement opportunities related to safety, quality, and efficiency.
- Perform electrical maintenance and troubleshooting of power generation and automation systems at plant level.
- Support automation system reliability, availability, and performance optimization.
- Execute preventive and corrective maintenance activities according to maintenance plans.
- Contribute to root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support safe and reliable plant operation in compliance with QEHS standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
