Instrument and Controls Technician

Luminant•Hays Plant, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs operations functions and preventive and corrective maintenance, as applicable to the job function, to ensure proper functioning of plant equipment. The technician works under the direction of site management and is responsible for equipment function and maintenance at a gas plant in the Gas fleet, promoting safe, effective, and reliable operation. The role maintains instrumentation and control systems, including transmitters, switches, gauges, sensors, pneumatic and electronic instrumentation, DCS, PLC, HMI, control valves, actuators, and plant control systems. It also performs electrical maintenance on motors, motor control centers, drives, distribution equipment, and related systems within the technician’s assigned qualifications. The technician executes preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance work orders; diagnoses equipment failures; supports startup, shutdown, commissioning, outages, and emergency maintenance; coordinates with operations, mechanical maintenance, and engineering personnel; and verifies equipment operation before returning it to service. The position’s level will be determined by applicable skills and experience. Candidates must successfully complete the POSS/MASS program to be considered.

Requirements

High school education or GED equivalent.
One year of I&C experience or two years of related work experience.
Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications may apply toward the required skills.
Basic math skills and good verbal communication skills.
Proficiency using power and precision tools.
Knowledge of safety and environmental rules as they relate to electrical maintenance.
Ability to positively influence the maintenance, operations, and management team.
Successful candidacy on the POSS/MASS program is required for consideration.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of CMMS; familiarity with Maximo is preferred.
Additional experience with machinery repair and control systems.
Experience working on transmitters, valve actuators/positioners, and control systems.
Experience with Hart communicator, Rosemount transmitters, Vega, Fisher, Rotork, Auma, or Limitorque equipment.

Responsibilities

Inspect, calibrate, test, and maintain pressure, temperature, flow, and level transmitters, switches, gauges, and sensors.
Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic, electronic, and digital instrumentation.
Maintain and troubleshoot DCS, PLC, HMI, and associated control equipment.
Test and maintain control valves, positioners, actuators, solenoids, and associated instrumentation.
Verify instrument loops, control logic, alarms, interlocks, permissives, and shutdown systems.
Maintain and troubleshoot boiler controls, turbine controls, combustion controls, burner management systems, and plant auxiliary systems as applicable.
Perform loop checks, functional tests, signal verification, and instrument calibration using appropriate test equipment.
Review and update instrument calibration records, loop drawings, wiring diagrams, and control documentation.
Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electric motors, MCCs, motor starters, and VFDs.
Maintain and troubleshoot low- and medium-voltage electrical equipment within assigned qualifications.
Inspect electrical panels, breakers, disconnect switches, relays, transformers, and related distribution equipment.
Perform authorized electrical testing, including insulation resistance, continuity, voltage, current, and grounding checks.
Troubleshoot electrical control circuits, power supplies, wiring, and equipment faults.
Assist with generator auxiliary systems, excitation systems, protective relays, and switchgear maintenance as assigned.
Identify electrical hazards, equipment deterioration, and potential failures, and recommend corrective actions.
Execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance work orders.
Diagnose equipment failures and determine root causes of recurring instrumentation, control, and electrical problems.
Support equipment startup, shutdown, commissioning, and post-maintenance testing.
Assist with planned plant outages, inspections, overhauls, and emergency maintenance activities.
Coordinate with operations, mechanical maintenance, and engineering personnel to minimize equipment downtime.
Verify equipment functionality and return equipment to service following approved procedures.
Meet or exceed annual business objectives, including safety, environmental and regulatory compliance, and production and commercial availability targets.