Instrumentation, Controls and Electrical (IC&E) Technician

NAES

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Instrumentation, Controls, and Electrical (IC&E) Technician plays a critical role in ensuring the efficient and reliable operation of our power plant. The IC&E Technician is responsible for a diverse array of tasks, including calibrating, testing, maintaining, and troubleshooting instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipment. They ensure strict adherence to safety protocols and industry standards while collaborating with various departments, installing new equipment, and meticulously documenting maintenance activities. Their role is crucial in minimizing downtime and optimizing the performance of our power facility.

Requirements

Ability to understand procedures and instructions related to the assigned area, typically acquired through four years of high school.
Prior experience in power plants or industrial settings preferred, demonstrating familiarity with operations, safety protocols, and industry-specific equipment.
Thorough knowledge and hands-on experience in troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems in modern power stations, covering 13.8KV and 4160-volt switchgear, motors, control centers, transformers, batteries, inverters, chargers, and main generator and excitation equipment.
Proficient in maintaining and troubleshooting instrumentation systems specific to natural gas-fired combined cycle plants, including combustion turbines, HRSGs, and Steam Turbines.
Understanding of burner management systems, combustion control processes, and boiler control systems for maximizing efficiency and safety during power generation.
Hands-on expertise in turbine controls, encompassing start-up, shutdown, and operational adjustments, to ensure peak performance and reliability of steam turbine systems.
Familiarity with Allen Bradley PLC and instrumentation, essential for maintaining and optimizing control systems.
Skilled in performing routine inspections and preventive maintenance tasks on critical electrical equipment to ensure reliable operation and safety compliance.
Comprehensive knowledge and practical experience in troubleshooting and repairing instrumentation used in power stations, covering burner management, combustion control, boiler controls, turbine controls, and machine condition monitoring.
Strong writing and analytical skills for presenting facts, conclusions, and recommendations in written communications.
Excellent oral communication skills and strong mathematical aptitude for conveying technical information effectively.
Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license and ensure it remains in good standing at all times.

Nice To Haves

An Associate degree in power plant technology, a related technical field, or engineering is preferred.
Relevant industry or military experience may be considered in lieu of education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

Calibrates, tests, maintains, troubleshoots, and installs all power plant instrumentation, control systems, and electrical systems. This includes, but is not limited to, control valves, variable speed drives, motors, battery chargers, inverters, transmitters, various analyzers, shop calibration equipment, and instrumentation specific to natural gas-fired combined cycle plants, such as combustion turbines, HRSGs, and Steam Turbines.
Performs corrective, preventive, predictive, and emergency maintenance on electrical systems in modern power stations, covering 13.8KV and 4160-volt switchgear, motors, control centers, transformers, batteries, inverters, chargers, and main generator and excitation equipment.
Maintains, troubleshoots, and optimizes Allen Bradley PLC systems in the power plant. Performs inspections, diagnoses faults, and fine-tunes PLC programs for efficient operation. Collaborates with engineers to enhance PLC logic for improved performance.
Coordinates with other departments to ensure efficient maintenance operations and minimize downtime.
Installs new equipment and modifications as assigned, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and industry standards.
Maintains, cleans, and properly stores shop equipment and tools, including specialized tools for instrumentation and electrical maintenance.
Keeps detailed logs and records of problems, repairs, or downtime and updates plant drawings, databases, vendor information, calibration information, and other forms of station documentation accurately.
Implements safe working practices, immediately identifies hazards, and recommends and/or implements repairs to maintain a safe working environment.
Assists the Plant Engineer in performing and evaluating plant tests, including tests related to turbine controls, combustion control processes, and boiler control systems.
Works with outside contractors during overhauls or other times, as required, providing technical guidance and oversight on plant instrument and control-related work.
Handles and properly disposes of hazardous waste products such as batteries and fluorescent bulbs in accordance with safety regulations.
Performs other tasks as assigned by management to support the efficient operation of the power facility.
Effectively utilizes Maintenance Management System (MMS) to ensure historical repair and PM records are maintained on equipment, instruments, assets, etc. SAP is used as the MMS at the Rosemary Power Station.