Instrumentation, Controls and Electrical (IC&E) Technician

NAES•Sherman, TX

12d•$45 - $64•Onsite

About The Position

The Instrumentation, Controls, and Electrical (IC&E) Technician maintains and troubleshoots instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipment at Rayburn Energy Station 1 in Sherman, Texas, supporting safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. The position performs preventive, predictive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on plant electrical and automation systems, including turbine controls and associated auxiliary equipment. The technician works with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, contractors, and equipment vendors to support reliability, minimize downtime, and improve plant performance. The role supports testing, commissioning, outages, system modifications, and capital projects; analyzes equipment performance and operational data; investigates root causes; and recommends improvements. The technician documents maintenance activities, calibration results, work orders, equipment information, and technical records, and maintains tools and test equipment in serviceable condition. The work must comply with applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, including safe work practices and proper handling of hazardous materials and regulated waste. Rayburn Energy Station 1 is a 750 MW natural gas-fired combined-cycle plant in Sherman, Texas, featuring two Siemens SGT6-5000F combustion turbine generators, each paired with a dedicated heat recovery steam generator (HRSG). The role reports to the Maintenance Manager and receives general direction from plant management. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday on day shift, with extended hours, flexible shifts, weekends, holidays, and callout availability as needed. Pay is $45.22–$63.88 per hour, with eligibility for an annual performance bonus.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to install, calibrate, test, maintain, and troubleshoot instrumentation, electrical equipment, and control systems.
Sound knowledge of industrial electrical systems and instrumentation, including switchgear, motor control centers, motors, transformers, batteries, chargers, inverters, generator excitation systems, control valves, transmitters, analyzers, and related field devices.
Familiarity with PLC, DCS, SCADA, turbine control, combustion control, and equipment monitoring systems, with the ability to identify and troubleshoot system faults.
Ability to interpret electrical schematics, instrumentation diagrams, equipment manuals, and technical documentation, and maintain accurate maintenance and calibration records.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including investigating equipment issues, identifying root causes, and recommending improvements to plant reliability and performance.
Effective communication and teamwork skills, including the ability to coordinate maintenance with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, contractors, and vendors.
Valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license that remains in good standing.
Ability to meet the physical requirements, including standing for extended periods, climbing stairs and ladders, working at varying heights, and routinely lifting 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.
Ability to use required protective equipment; respirator fit testing may be required.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Instrumentation and Controls, Electronics Technology, Industrial Electrical Technology, or a related technical field; equivalent technical training or relevant industrial or military experience will be considered.
Previous experience in power generation or a comparable industrial environment, including exposure to plant operations, electrical maintenance, and established safety practices.

Responsibilities

Calibrate, test, install, maintain, and troubleshoot plant instrumentation and control devices, including control valves, transmitters, analyzers, motor controls, variable frequency drives, dampers, and associated field equipment.
Perform preventive, predictive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on electrical equipment, including switchgear, motor control centers, motors, transformers, batteries, chargers, inverters, and generator excitation systems.
Troubleshoot and maintain PLC, DCS, SCADA, and other plant automation equipment to identify faults and support reliable operation.
Maintain and troubleshoot combustion turbine, steam cycle, HRSG, and associated control and monitoring systems as applicable to assigned equipment.
Support plant testing, commissioning, outages, system modifications, and capital projects by installing equipment, verifying functionality, and coordinating work with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, contractors, and vendors.
Analyze equipment performance and operational data, investigate potential problems and root causes, and recommend improvements to reliability, availability, and efficiency.
Document maintenance activities, calibration results, work orders, equipment information, and required technical records; maintain tools and test equipment in serviceable condition.
Follow safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, including hazard identification, safe work practices, and proper handling of hazardous materials and regulated waste.
Complete other duties, special projects, and technical assignments as required to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.
Follow NAES safety rules, procedures, warnings, and posted signs, and remain mentally alert and work safely.
Participate in the Fitness for Duty Program, including a post-offer physical examination, drug screening, and post-employment random drug screening.