Instrumentation, Controls, and Electrical (IC&E) Technician

NAES•West Haverstraw, NY

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The IC&E Technician at Bowline Point Generating Station supports safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations by maintaining, repairing, installing, and troubleshooting instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipment under direct supervision. The role supports boiler, steam turbine-generator, and auxiliary systems; uses diagnostic equipment; maintains records; coordinates materials and scheduling; and follows established safety and quality standards. The technician performs routine maintenance, installation, repair, and troubleshooting of electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic controls and plant electrical systems. The position also assists with boiler instrumentation, burner management and combustion controls, steam turbine-generator controls, and plant automation systems, including DCS, PLC, and SCADA equipment within the scope of training and qualifications. Administrative duties include timekeeping, logs, work orders, incident reports, materials coordination, cost monitoring, scheduling, and quality documentation. The position reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor and receives general direction from plant management. It involves coordination with contractors and OEM personnel. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday on day shift, but extended hours, flexible shifts, weekends, holidays, and callout availability may be required. The work takes place in a power plant environment and may involve confined spaces, elevated work, hazardous materials, fumes, extreme temperatures, and noise. The technician must complete and pass the Control Technician 1 qualification program and participate in the Fitness for Duty Program, including a post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of AC and DC circuits and electrical control systems.
Ability to install, calibrate, test, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical equipment and electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic control systems.
Ability to interpret electrical prints, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation.
Ability to operate test equipment, including multimeters, loop calibrators, oscilloscopes, hi-pot testers, and meggers.
Demonstrated ability to identify equipment faults and recurring problems, review basic performance data, and communicate findings and recommended corrective actions to qualified personnel.
Effective interpersonal communication and teamwork skills when coordinating with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, contractors, and vendors.
Ability to maintain accurate technical and administrative records, including work orders, calibration and maintenance documentation, timekeeping, logs, and incident reports.
Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license and keep it in good standing.
Must follow safety rules and procedures and participate in the Fitness for Duty Program, including required physical examination and drug screening.
Must successfully complete and pass the Control Technician 1 qualification program.
Physical ability to stand for extended periods; climb stairs and ladders; work on elevated platforms and walkways; and routinely lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in a power plant environment that may involve confined spaces, narrow areas, hazardous materials, fumes, extreme temperatures, noise, high heat, and varying outdoor weather conditions.
Use protective equipment as required; respirator fit testing may be required.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Instrumentation and Control, Electronics Technology, Industrial Electrical Technology, or a related technical field; equivalent technical training or relevant industrial or military experience will be considered.
Prior experience in power generation or an industrial facility, including familiarity with plant operations, electrical maintenance, safe work practices, and applicable environmental and regulatory requirements.
Familiarity with industrial electrical equipment and instrumentation, including switchgear, motors, transformers, inverters, generator excitation systems, control valves, transmitters, analyzers, and related devices.
Working knowledge of DCS, PLC, and SCADA systems, boiler controls, burner management, combustion controls, steam turbine controls, and equipment protection or condition monitoring systems.

Responsibilities

Maintain, install, repair, and troubleshoot electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic control systems, including valves, actuators, transmitters, and related devices; splice wiring, check connections, and perform basic functional tests.
Apply basic AC and DC circuit knowledge to maintain, test, and troubleshoot electrical control circuits and related equipment.
Interpret electrical prints, wiring diagrams, instrumentation diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation to support installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Use diagnostic test equipment, including signal generators, loop calibrators, multimeters, oscilloscopes, hi-pot testers, and meggers, to test systems and equipment.
Install, inspect, maintain, and repair plant electrical systems and equipment, including wiring, connections, motors, motor control equipment, and associated components.
Assist with maintenance and troubleshooting of boiler instrumentation, burner management and combustion controls, steam turbine-generator controls, plant automation, and auxiliary systems.
Support maintenance of DCS, PLC, SCADA, and related equipment within the scope of training and qualifications.
Complete administrative tasks, including timekeeping, electronic and manual logs, materials coordination, work orders, incident reports, cost monitoring, scheduling, and quality assurance and control documentation.
Operate company vehicles, tools, and equipment as authorized and required to perform assigned duties safely.
Perform duties assigned to the Craft Trainee classification and other basic plant electrical work within the scope of the position.
Follow Company and NAES safety rules, procedures, and housekeeping practices; identify hazards and maintain clean, orderly work areas.
Successfully complete and pass the Control Technician 1 qualification program.
Perform other duties and technical assignments as directed to support plant operations.
Coordinate with contractors and OEM personnel to ensure necessary support and coordination.
Work extended hours, flexible shifts, weekends, holidays, or callouts as needed to support plant operations and business needs.