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

NAES•Ferndale, WA

2d•$56 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

The Instrumentation, Controls, and Electrical (IC&E) Technician maintains the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of Ferndale Generating Station by calibrating, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, and installing instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipment. Supporting a combined-cycle facility that generates electricity and process steam, this position works with electrical systems up to 115 kV, PLC, DCS, SCADA, turbine control, and plant automation systems while collaborating with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering to improve plant reliability and performance.

Requirements

Experience in power generation or other industrial facilities, with knowledge of plant operations, electrical maintenance, safe work practices, and applicable environmental and regulatory requirements.
Comprehensive knowledge of medium- and high-voltage electrical systems and plant instrumentation, including electrical distribution equipment up to 115 kV, switchgear, motor control centers, motors, transformers, generator excitation systems, CEMS, control valves, transmitters, analyzers, and associated field devices.
Working knowledge of PLC, DCS, SCADA, turbine control, combustion control, burner management, boiler control, condition monitoring, and associated industrial network and server systems, with the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot control system faults.
Demonstrated ability to install, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot instrumentation, electrical, and control systems while supporting plant testing, commissioning, outages, and system modifications.
Proven ability to analyze equipment and control system performance, identify root causes, and recommend improvements that enhance plant reliability, efficiency, availability, and equipment life.
Experience collaborating effectively with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, contractors, and vendors to safely execute maintenance activities, outages, and capital or improvement projects.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interpret technical drawings, maintain maintenance and calibration records, and communicate technical recommendations effectively.
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 Electrical Engineering Technology, Instrumentation and Control, Electronics Technology, Industrial Electrical Technology, or a related technical field preferred. Equivalent technical training or relevant industrial or military experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Calibrate, test, maintain, troubleshoot, and install plant instrumentation and control systems, including control valves, transmitters, analyzers, CEMS, variable speed drives, fan dampers, motors, and associated field devices.
Perform corrective, preventive, predictive, and emergency maintenance on plant electrical equipment and distribution systems up to 115 kV, including generators, switchgear, motor control centers, transformers, motors, batteries, chargers, inverters, excitation systems, and associated electrical, signal, and communication systems.
Maintain, troubleshoot, optimize, and support programming of PLC, DCS, SCADA, turbine control, and associated network and server systems by diagnosing faults and implementing program improvements.
Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot combustion turbine, steam turbine, HRSG, and associated control systems, including turbine, combustion, burner management, process steam, and condition monitoring systems.
Support plant testing, commissioning, system modifications, outages, and capital projects by installing equipment, verifying control functionality, and coordinating activities with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, contractors, and vendors.
Monitor equipment performance, analyze operational data, and recommend control system and reliability improvements to enhance plant efficiency, availability, and equipment life.
Maintain accurate maintenance records, calibration documentation, plant drawings, equipment files, work orders, and equipment databases, while supporting spare parts inventory management and ensuring test equipment remains calibrated and ready for use.
Follow all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements by identifying hazards, implementing corrective actions, and properly handling hazardous materials and regulated waste.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.