Instrumentation & Control Technician

FuelCell Energy • Torrington, CT

58d • $39 - $42

About The Position

In this position, you will play a key role as an Instrumentation & Controls Technician. In this role you will perform inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, installation and repairs of plant equipment and systems. Plant equipment includes plant control system, gas delivery systems, instrumentation, breakers, valves, motors, fans, electrical systems, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), and other associated equipment. This position will also update and maintain the plant manufacturing software and Ethernet networking system.

Requirements

• Education AS Degree or equivalent combination of technical training and experience.
• Experience: Minimum of 4 years power plant operations/maintenance or equivalent industry experience troubleshooting of instrument, electrical, mechanical issues required. Some experience in rigging, mobile equipment, and insulation ‘a plus’.

Nice To Haves

• Strong technical knowledge in the ability to perform maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting, and operation of conditioning facility and site equipment.
• Proven ability to be self-directed as well as be a team player, with the ability to work independently and communicate clearly.
• Ability to use basic office equipment including a computer.

Responsibilities

• Write new PLC Logic changes as directed by the Manufacturing Engineering staff.
• Use troubleshooting skills to diagnose system, PLC, and equipment problems.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on plant equipment and systems.
• Perform installation/replacement of plant equipment and systems.
• Assist in electrical troubleshooting of AC and DC electrical systems.
• Assist in the execution of the preventative maintenance program.
• Assist in maintaining and controlling the plant inventory system.
• Maintain and troubleshoot plant and workstation network communications.
• Install and maintain system terminal software.
• Maintain and troubleshoot plant control system, gas quality monitoring system and associated balance of plant instrumentation and control equipment.
• Install revisions or modifications to plant systems, update controls drawings and schematics.
• Communicate and interact with inter-departmental personnel, vendors, and customer as necessary to accomplish tasks.
• Follow all approved plant operating, maintenance and health and safety procedures.
• Participate in Hazard assessments.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.
• This position will be required to provide after hour’s support to support emergency work, etc.

Benefits

• We offer a competitive compensation package as well as comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, company-paid life/disability insurance, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase plan, and generous paid leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees