Instrument & Control Technician

JEA•Jacksonville, FL

1d•$52

About The Position

Under limited supervision, modifies, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs major control and monitoring systems and power plant instrumentation for generating units. Job requires in-depth knowledge of the general principles of chemistry, physics, electricity and pneumatics, sufficient to perform a broad range of complex skilled craft activities. Guidelines are available but are not completely applicable to the work or have gaps in specificity requiring judgment in interpreting, analyzing and adapting methods, techniques and procedures to specific cases or problems. Solves complex problems within established parameters and identifies and recommends responses to new and unusual situations. Completed work is evaluated for technical soundness, appropriateness and conformity with policies and requirements. Regular contact with individuals in other work groups and individuals in leadership positions both inside and outside the organization is required to plan, coordinate or advise on work efforts or to solve operating problems. Participates in classroom and on-the-job training to develop required skills. Provides classroom and on-the-job training to others, as required. Assists in planning daily work and Instrument & Control portions of major outages. Maintains mechanical, pneumatic and electrical and electronic test equipment. Troubleshoots and repairs test equipment. Makes design improvements to process and control loops, including temperature, pressure, level and flow controls. Troubleshoots and repairs process and control loops and instruments such as transmitters, process controllers and recorders. Performs general installation of instruments using hand and power tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, tubing benders, taps dies, drills, and bits and saws. Calibrates instruments and tunes process and control loops. Performs preventive maintenance on instruments and process control loops. Initiates purchase process for services, parts and equipment such as Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) engineering and repairs and performs routine ordering of spare transmitters and hand and power tools. Prepares various statistical reports including reports required by environmental regulating agencies. Participates and provides technical support for unit startup. Designs and/or reviews designs and implements field modifications. Analyses, tunes, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs major control system, including boiler, burner, turbine and water quality control systems. Maintains, troubleshoots and repairs major generating monitoring equipment, data systems and operator interfaces. Maintains tools and equipment in safe and proper working condition. Complies with safety rules and regulations and employs safe work practices. Performs other job-related work as assigned.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent and a minimum of four (4) years' experience at the journeyman level in instrument and control maintenance of an industrial facility such as power plants, pulp and paper mills, brewery plants, chemical plants or refineries.
To be considered for employment the applicant will be required to pass a Physical Abilities Test that is representative of the physical demands of the job.
A valid driver's license is required prior to employment and must be maintained during employment in this classification.
This is a Safety Sensitive position- 1. Hazardous equipment/conditions 2. Systems Operator
This position requires that employees be in compliance with JEA procedure ES A0200 A0101 RS 628 Screening Personnel Risk Assessments (pre-hire for FACTA designations; pre-hire and recurring for CIP designations).

Responsibilities

Modifies, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs major control and monitoring systems and power plant instrumentation for generating units.
Maintains mechanical, pneumatic and electrical and electronic test equipment.
Troubleshoots and repairs test equipment.
Makes design improvements to process and control loops, including temperature, pressure, level and flow controls.
Troubleshoots and repairs process and control loops and instruments such as transmitters, process controllers and recorders.
Performs general installation of instruments using hand and power tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, tubing benders, taps dies, drills, and bits and saws.
Calibrates instruments and tunes process and control loops.
Performs preventive maintenance on instruments and process control loops.
Initiates purchase process for services, parts and equipment such as Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) engineering and repairs and performs routine ordering of spare transmitters and hand and power tools.
Prepares various statistical reports including reports required by environmental regulating agencies.
Participates and provides technical support for unit startup.
Designs and/or reviews designs and implements field modifications.
Analyses, tunes, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs major control system, including boiler, burner, turbine and water quality control systems.
Maintains, troubleshoots and repairs major generating monitoring equipment, data systems and operator interfaces.
Maintains tools and equipment in safe and proper working condition.
Complies with safety rules and regulations and employs safe work practices.
Performs other job-related work as assigned.

Benefits

JEA offers a generous benefits and compensation package, with most benefits starting on your first day of employment
Paid Time Off: 13 paid holidays plus an exceptional annual leave benefit to be used for vacation, personal and sick time.
Medical: Three comprehensive medical plans offered as options for you and your dependents–including one plan with 100% paid coverage for the employee.
Other Benefits: Exceptional benefits package beginning from first day of employment.
Dental
Vision
Health accounts – employer sponsored HSA and HRA
Flexible spending accounts
Tuition reimbursement
Life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability and more.
Retirement: JEA provides a great benefits and retirement package for its employees. Employees may begin participation in the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan on day one of employment. Employees have the flexibility to choose from a variety of investment options to help them achieve their retirement goals.
Health & Wellness To encourage our employees to develop and maintain good health, JEA offers access to the Healthy Lifestyles Wellness program as well as 11 onsite fitness centers. From annual flu shots and biometric screenings to health risk assessments and periodic access to an on-site mobile mammography unit, the program offers something for everyone.