Instrumentation, Controls and Electrical (IC&E) Technician

NAES•Berkeley, CA

3d•$45 - $71•Onsite

About The Position

The Instrumentation, Controls & Electrical (IC&E) Technician helps ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the Berkeley Cogeneration Plant by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing instrumentation, control, and electrical systems. This position supports combined-cycle equipment, auxiliary boilers, and campus steam systems while working with plant personnel, contractors, and OEM representatives to maintain reliable electricity and steam delivery.

Requirements

Previous experience in power generation, utilities, manufacturing, or a comparable industrial environment, with knowledge of plant equipment, maintenance practices, and safe work procedures.
Demonstrated knowledge of industrial electrical systems, including switchgear, transformers, motor control centers, motors, variable-frequency drives, batteries, chargers, inverters, and related equipment.
Hands-on experience maintaining, calibrating, and troubleshooting instrumentation and control systems, including transmitters, analyzers, control valves, PLCs, DCS, and SCADA systems.
Familiarity with turbine, boiler, combustion, and balance-of-plant control systems; combined-cycle or cogeneration experience is preferred.
Proficiency in electrical and instrumentation troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, testing, calibration, and equipment condition assessments.
Capable of reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, control logic, technical manuals, and other plant documentation.
Proven troubleshooting, analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills to effectively diagnose equipment and control system issues.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative approach to working with plant personnel, contractors, vendors, and OEM representatives.
Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license and ensure it remains in good standing at all times.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Instrumentation and Control Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology, Industrial Automation, or a related technical discipline preferred. Equivalent technical training, apprenticeship, military training, or relevant industry experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Calibrate, test, troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and install plant instrumentation, controls, and electrical equipment, including transmitters, analyzers, control valves, dampers, motors, variable-frequency drives, battery systems, chargers, and inverters.
Execute preventive, predictive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on electrical systems, including medium-voltage switchgear, transformers, motor control centers, motors, batteries, generator excitation equipment, and associated components.
Monitor and troubleshoot PLC, DCS, and SCADA systems, diagnose faults, support control logic and programming adjustments, and assist with system optimization and performance improvements.
Service, calibrate, and troubleshoot turbine, boiler, and combustion control systems supporting the LM2500PJ gas turbine, steam turbine, auxiliary boilers, and associated balance-of-plant equipment.
Conduct inspections, testing, calibration, and condition monitoring to identify equipment deficiencies and support plant reliability.
Install and commission new equipment, controls, instrumentation, and system modifications in accordance with applicable safety and technical standards.
Assist the Plant Engineer with equipment and plant testing, including turbine controls, combustion processes, boiler controls, and related systems.
Coordinate with Operations and Maintenance personnel to troubleshoot equipment issues, prioritize work, minimize downtime, and support reliable electricity and steam delivery to the campus.
Provide technical support and oversight to contractors, vendors, and OEM representatives during outages, overhauls, repairs, and improvement projects.
Document maintenance activities, calibration records, equipment information, drawings, vendor data, and other required information in applicable plant systems and databases.
Promote safe work practices by identifying potential hazards and initiating or recommending appropriate corrective actions.
Maintain, clean, and properly store tools and test equipment, and handle applicable hazardous materials and waste in accordance with plant and regulatory requirements.
Complete other duties as assigned to support safe and reliable plant operations.