Instrumentation, Controls and Electrical (IC&E) Technician

NAES•Rathdrum, ID

23d

About The Position

The IC&E Technician at the Rathdrum Power Plant maintains and supports instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipment at a 275 MW combined-cycle natural gas-fired facility. The plant uses GE 7FA technology, a heat recovery steam generator (HRSG), a steam turbine, and an SCR system. The role supports reliable and efficient plant operation through preventive, corrective, predictive, and emergency maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, testing, and installation work involving plant systems and equipment. The technician works with plant engineers, other departments, contractors, and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) personnel to resolve issues, improve performance, coordinate maintenance, and reduce downtime. The position reports directly to the Maintenance Manager and receives general direction from plant management. Work follows NAES safety rules and procedures and includes a 4 x 10 schedule, with occasional extended hours, flexible shifts, weekends, holidays, and on-call or callout duties as plant conditions and workload require. The role is performed in a power plant environment that may involve confined spaces, narrow areas, elevated work, hazardous materials, fumes, extreme temperatures, noise, high heat, and varying outdoor weather. Required protective equipment may include hard hats, safety glasses, respirators, ear protection, chemical suits, flame-resistant clothing, hot gloves, high-voltage protective gear, and fall protection. Respirator fit testing may be required. Employees participate in the Fitness for Duty Program, including a post-offer physical examination, drug screening, and post-employment random drug screening.

Requirements

Hands-on experience in power generation operations and maintenance is sought; experience in power plants or industrial settings is preferred.
Thorough knowledge and experience troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems, including high-voltage switchgear, motors, control centers, transformers, batteries, inverters, chargers, and generator excitation equipment.
Comprehensive knowledge and practical experience maintaining and troubleshooting instrumentation and DCS systems in modern combined-cycle plants.
Hands-on experience with GE 7FA combustion turbines, HRSG, steam turbine, SCR, and supporting controls, including burner management, combustion control, boiler controls, turbine controls, and condition monitoring.
Understanding of burner management systems, combustion control processes, and boiler control systems.
Hands-on expertise in combustion and steam turbine operations and PLCs, including startup, shutdown, and performance adjustments.
Skill in routine inspections and preventive maintenance of critical electrical equipment.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, contractors, and vendors to coordinate maintenance, procure resources, and complete projects.
Strong written and oral communication skills and analytical and mathematical aptitude to present technical information, conclusions, and recommendations effectively.
Valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license maintained in good standing.
Ability to meet the position’s physical requirements, including standing for extended periods, climbing stairs and ladders, working at heights, and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds.
Ability to participate in the Fitness for Duty Program, including a post-offer physical examination and drug screening, as well as post-employment random drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Plant Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Process Technology, or a related field (preferred).
Equivalent technical training in industrial maintenance or instrumentation and control is beneficial but not required.
Relevant industry or military experience may be considered.
Experience in power plants or industrial settings, including familiarity with combined-cycle operations, safety protocols, and equipment (preferred).

Responsibilities

Calibrate, test, maintain, troubleshoot, and install instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipment, including control valves, fan dampers, variable speed drives, motors, battery chargers, inverters, transmitters, analyzers, and shop calibration equipment.
Perform corrective, preventive, predictive, and emergency maintenance on electrical systems, including 13.8 kV and 4160-volt switchgear, motors, control centers, transformers, batteries, inverters, chargers, and main generator excitation equipment.
Maintain, troubleshoot, inspect, diagnose faults in, and optimize PLC systems, including fine-tuning programs and collaborating with engineers to improve performance.
Maintain and monitor DCS and SCADA systems, troubleshoot faults, and support reliable plant operation.
Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot GE 7FA combustion turbine and steam turbine control systems, collaborating with engineers to resolve issues and improve efficiency.
Support maintenance and control systems for the combustion turbines, HRSG, steam turbine, and SCR.
Coordinate with other departments to support efficient maintenance and minimize downtime.
Install new equipment and modifications in accordance with safety protocols and industry standards.
Maintain, clean, and properly store shop equipment and tools, including specialized instrumentation and electrical maintenance tools.
Document issues, repairs, and downtime; update plant drawings, databases, vendor information, calibration records, and other documentation.
Implement safe work practices, identify hazards, and recommend or initiate repairs to maintain a safe working environment.
Assist the Plant Engineer with testing of turbine controls, combustion control processes, and boiler control systems.
Work with outside contractors during overhauls and projects, providing technical guidance and oversight on instrumentation and control activities.
Handle and dispose of hazardous waste, including batteries and fluorescent bulbs, in compliance with safety regulations.
Perform additional tasks as assigned to support efficient plant operations.