Instrument and Controls Technician

Vistra Corp•Hays, MT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs operations functions and preventive and corrective maintenance, as applicable to the role, to ensure plant equipment functions properly. Working under the direction of site management, the technician maintains equipment at a gas plant and promotes safe, effective, and reliable operation. The position covers instrumentation and control systems, electrical maintenance, and preventive and corrective maintenance. The level of the position will be determined by applicable skills and experience.

Requirements

High school education or GED equivalent.
At least one year of I&C experience or two years of related work experience; experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to the stated skills.
Basic math skills and good verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with power and precision tools.
Knowledge of safety and environmental rules as they relate to electrical maintenance.
Working knowledge of CMMS.
Must successfully complete the Plant Operator Selection System/Power Plant Operations and Maintenance (POSS/MASS) program to be considered; exams are administered as needed by Human Resources.
Meet annual business objectives relating to safety, environmental and regulatory compliance, and production.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Maximo.
Additional experience with machinery repair and control systems.
Experience with transmitters, valve actuators/positioners, and control systems.
Experience with Hart communicator, Rosemount transmitters, Vega, Fisher, Rotork, Auma, or Limitorque equipment.

Responsibilities

Inspect, calibrate, test, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair instrumentation, including pressure, temperature, flow, and level transmitters, switches, gauges, and sensors.
Maintain and troubleshoot pneumatic, electronic, and digital instrumentation; DCS, PLC, HMI, and related control equipment; control valves, positioners, actuators, and solenoids.
Verify instrument loops, control logic, alarms, interlocks, permissives, and shutdown systems.
Maintain and troubleshoot boiler, turbine, combustion, burner management, and plant auxiliary controls as applicable.
Perform loop checks, functional tests, signal verification, and instrument calibration with appropriate test equipment.
Review and update calibration records, loop drawings, wiring diagrams, and control documentation.
Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electric motors, MCCs, motor starters, VFDs, and assigned low- and medium-voltage equipment.
Inspect electrical panels, breakers, disconnect switches, relays, transformers, and associated distribution equipment; perform authorized electrical testing.
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 root causes of recurring 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/commercial availability targets.
Provide a positive influence to the maintenance, operations, and management team.