I & C Tech

ODEC Career•Gordonsville, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Old Dominion Electric Cooperative (ODEC) is seeking an Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Technician to join the Louisa Generation Facility team in Louisa, Virginia. The role is responsible for maintaining instrumentation and controls throughout ODEC-owned combined-cycle generation facilities. The technician prepares maintenance procedures and outage plans, manages onsite contractors performing field tasks, and recommends policies and procedures to support proper facility and equipment operation. The I&C Technician maintains plant controls and the emissions monitoring system, troubleshoots equipment using the Distribution Control System (DCS), supports plant operations and maintenance, and may operate systems as a backup operator. The position also maintains and documents test and calibration equipment, trains operators in its safe and proper use, and coordinates parts purchasing, contractors, and outage-related work. The role supports compliance with safety, NERC, environmental, and other applicable requirements. It monitors facility compliance, assists with environmental reporting and audits, and reports safety and mechanical equipment issues to the Operations Manager. Work is performed in both office and power plant settings, including outdoor areas exposed to varying weather conditions.

Requirements

Minimum of 4 years of experience working with instrumentation and controls within the power industry.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Thorough understanding of power plant fundamentals, processes, and operations.
Proven field experience.
Effective written and oral communication skills and ability to work well in large or small groups and independently.
Ability to work full days (8 hours) in a power plant facility.
Ability to use a keyboard and monitor frequently, including working on a laptop and smartphone.
Ability to communicate effectively through verbal communication, video, email, and text.
Ability to walk on uneven surfaces, climb stack ladders potentially hundreds of feet high, and walk on stack platforms.
Ability to distinguish colors.
Ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Maintain instrumentation and controls throughout ODEC-owned generation facilities.
Maintain controls to support efficient equipment operation.
Operate and maintain the plant emissions monitoring system in accordance with state and federal specifications and regulations.
Follow safety, NERC, and environmental standards and regulations.
Maintain plant control systems and keep documentation up to date.
Report safety and mechanical equipment issues throughout the facility to the Operations Manager in a timely manner.
Assist Operations in maintaining plant systems and work with the operations team on maintenance as needed.
Troubleshoot equipment failures using the Distribution Control System (DCS).
Operate systems as a backup operator when requested and needed.
Maintain test equipment, verify and maintain calibration equipment documentation, and train operators in the safe and proper use of test equipment.
Ensure compliance with budgets.
Assist in outage planning and schedule I&C-related work before plant outages.
Coordinate with Operations to schedule outage work for Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) purposes.
Coordinate purchasing of parts and equipment and schedule contractors for specific jobs with the Operations Manager.
Develop and ensure compliance with safety and environmental policies and procedures.
Monitor and ensure plant compliance with state, federal, and local environmental health and safety requirements.
Assist in obtaining data for timely and accurate quarterly DMR and EER reports.
Participate in plant EH&S audits and ensure remediation of discrepancies.