I&C Technician

Vistra•Oak Grove, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for maintaining the instrumentation and control systems of the Luminant Fossil Fleet, in a safe, reliable, efficient, and environmentally sound manner. Through years of experience, the Specialist is well versed in all facets of the I&C related equipment including DCS, Turbine Control Systems, PLCs, and field instrumentation. Functions as a leader and trainer for less experienced personnel. Frequently works with minimal direct supervision and is required to display initiative in his/her area of responsibility. The I&C Specialist is a model employee displaying a positive attitude, exemplifying core values, safe work practices, the use of HPI Tools, and job ownership. The level of the position will be determined by applicable skills/experience.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED equivalent.
Associates degree in Instrumentation or Electronics preferred and two (2) years as a Tech. Senior or seven (7) years related work experience.
Provide the technical expertise and skills to effectively troubleshoot low voltage electrical circuits.
Provide the technical expertise and skills to perform calibrations and maintenance of field instrumentation including transmitters (level, pressure, flow, temperature, etc.), control valves, valve positioners, thermocouples, etc.
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the power plant processes (material handling, water side equipment, air side equipment, emission controls, turbine/generator, etc.).
Demonstrates knowledge of how job assignment impacts other systems/units and uses this knowledge to maximize safety and minimize equipment problems.
Demonstrates knowledge and utilization of resources required to perform job, such as drawings, instruction books, calibration data sheets, MAXIMO, etc.
Provide the technical expertise and skills to effectively troubleshoot and maintain the Plant DCS, PLCs and TCS.
Provide the technical expertise and skills to effectively troubleshoot and maintain the control systems communication networks (DCS, TCS & PLC).
Provide the technical expertise and skills to configure and troubleshoot Variable Frequency Drives.
Provide the technical expertise and skills to calibrate, troubleshoot and maintain weigh scales.
Provide the technical expertise and skills to create/modify logic and graphics configurations.
Provide the technical expertise and skills to effectively tune control loops.

Responsibilities

Plan and perform work incorporating strict adherence to Safety procedures and best practices and continually observe for safe working practices.
Regularly develops and presents safety topics.
Lead by example in a positive way when conducting Pre-job/Post-job meetings and displaying the use of HPI tools.
Exhibit effective usage of all HPI Tools and coach fellow workers to employ them daily.
Perform routine and emergency maintenance and/or compliance activities on the plant instrumentation and control systems, including weekends, holidays, and scheduled shift.
Assume a lead role during Unit start-up/shut-down activities.
Enter WRs and PRs into Maximo.
Recommend and lead in the design and implementation of O&M and Capital projects.
Identify the necessity of projects and repairs.
Make contacts with Vendors for budgetary estimates.
Compile quotes and contractor estimates and make the presentation to the Supervisor and Asset Management in order to seek verbal approval and ultimately funding for the prospective project.
Communicate LOTO requests to Operations.
Maintain a good working relationship with Operations, Electrical, Purchasing, Warehouse personnel, other support groups and Vendors.
Successfully delivers results by thorough and detailed completion of job responsibilities.
Communicate to the Supervisor ANY unusual and out -of- the-ordinary equipment condition or issues which may hinder normal operation or may cause budget impacting cost.
Cover on-call duties for the I&C department.
Provide technical expertise for troubleshooting and resolution of issues associated with plant instrumentation & control systems.
Keep abreast of the ever changing procedures involving outage work and contractor requirements.
Assume the responsibilities of the Lead Technician during his absence.
All other duties as assigned