Gas Plant - IC&E Technician I

Onward Energy•Escondido, CA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The IC&E Technician I, under the direction of the O&M Manager, is responsible for the safe and efficient working order of all electrical/electronic and instrumentation equipment within the plant. In addition, perform operations, testing, maintenance and administrative functions of a distributive control system (DCS) and all associated field devices, including the Continuous Emission Monitoring System (CEMS). Supports Environmental reporting requirements as directed by plant management.

Requirements

1-2 years of technical and/or trade school and a minimum of 3 years of power plant and/or industrial electrical, instrumentation or electronics experience is required.
Experience maintaining and troubleshooting control systems.
Knowledge of Power Plant electrical systems at all related voltages.
Experience with Ovation Distributed Control Systems (DCS), GE Mark V or VIe and Various PLC Controllers, CISCO CEMS controls and equipment.
Ability to perform instrument calibrations.
Knowledge of electrical and instrumentation functions, equipment and tools.
Working knowledge of combined cycle power plant system, power plant operations, and maintenance, electrical principles, work practices, procedures and materials.
Requires experience working with and around hazardous chemicals and waste materials.
Knowledge of and adherence to Safety Programs such as Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space Entry, Qualified Electrical Worker, among others.
Knowledge of industry-related CEM System hardware, software, and reporting.
Ability to make maintenance-related decisions with minimum direct supervision.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills and the ability to learn.
Strong mechanical aptitude with an advanced understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity and mathematics.
Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions.
Ability to exercise good judgment and make sound decisions.
Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to demonstrate basic computer knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and various other programs.
Must be able to interact and communicate well with individuals in all areas of the company and outside vendors.
Valid U.S. driver's license with acceptable MVR history, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

Programming and configuration capabilities highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Identify and implement On-condition tasks.
Evaluate recommended changes based on cost/benefit.
Specify instrument and electrical changes as required.
Required to complete the O&M Tech II qualification process within 2 years of date of hire and cover operational shifts occasionally.
Work safely, following company policies, procedures and work practices in a positive, cooperative, and productive manner.
Computes and analyzes test data.
Use installed and portable test equipment and technical manuals to troubleshoot equipment and systems.
Monitors, maintains, and reviews all system startup procedures to determine control and electrical personnel support requirements.
Coordinate job activities relating to job planning, work methods, job standards and job reporting for the work assigned.
Perform both routine and non-routine preventative and corrective maintenance on plant equipment.
Assist other plant personnel as needed.
Maintenance and upkeep of site buildings and grounds.
Maintain, calibrate and repair plant instrumentation and control devices.
Prepares, maintains and provides a variety of reports/documents as required or upon request.
Reviews one line electrical diagrams, P&I Drawings and logic diagrams.
Creates procedures related to instrumentation and electrical systems.
Operate, maintain and repair electrical systems and devices for all Power Plant electrical system voltages.
Maintains documentation records of calibration, tests and certification of electrical and instrument equipment.
Must be available for night, overtime, weekend, and holiday work as required.
May be required to support job responsibilities as needed outside of scheduled work hours.
Occasional travel may be required.
Other duties as assigned.