Instrumentation & Electrical Technician
About The Position
The Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day maintenance, troubleshooting, and reliability of all electrical and control systems at the ORC plants and brine gathering system. The I&E Technician will be responsible for performing installation, calibration, maintenance, and repair of plant and gathering instrumentation, controls, and electrical distribution systems to ensure optimal plant and gathering performance and regulatory compliance. This is a hands-on, field-based role that requires a high degree of technical proficiency, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to safety and operational excellence.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- Minimum 5–7 years of hands-on experience in an industrial, power generation, or process plant environment.
- Experience with SCADA, PLC, or DCS-based systems and troubleshooting of control logic strongly preferred.
- Experience working with 480V and below electrical systems required; familiarity with medium-voltage (up to 13.8kV) a plus.
- Proficient in interpreting P&IDs, electrical schematics, loop diagrams, and control system documentation.
- Skilled in the use of test equipment such as multimeters, meggers, loop calibrators, and communication testers.
- Familiarity with CMMS platforms (e.g., eMaint, Maximo, SAP) for maintenance tracking and reporting.
- Must be able to work a standard Monday–Friday (5/2) schedule at Cape Station.
- Must be available to respond to after-hours and weekend emergency call-outs to support plant reliability and safety.
- Ability to work outdoors in variable weather conditions, climb ladders, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in confined spaces or at heights as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Technical certification or associate degree in electrical, instrumentation, or industrial technology preferred.
- Familiarity with medium-voltage (up to 13.8kV) a plus.
- OSHA 30, NFPA 70E, First Aid/CPR, or ISA/EPRI technician certifications.
- Arc flash training and electrical safety credentials are a plus.
Responsibilities
- Install, maintain, and calibrate instrumentation including pressure transmitters, flow meters, level sensors, temperature sensors, vibration monitors, and analytical devices.
- Troubleshoot and repair control loops, signal issues, and PLC-based systems to ensure system accuracy and responsiveness.
- Support commissioning and startup of new instrumentation and process control systems.
- Perform inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on medium and low voltage electrical systems, switchgear, MCCs, VFDs, motor controls, transformers, and grounding systems.
- Troubleshoot electrical faults, conduct motor testing, and ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA 70E, and site-specific standards.
- Assist with electrical isolation, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and energization procedures.
- Respond to equipment failures, alarms, or system upsets in collaboration with operations and engineering teams.
- Support routine and unplanned outages, plant turnarounds, and project execution.
- Maintain detailed maintenance records, logs, and work order documentation using CMMS software.
- Adhere to all plant safety procedures and electrical safe work practices; ensure proper PPE and hazard mitigation protocols are followed.
- Contribute to root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives for plant reliability and performance.
- Participate in safety meetings, toolbox talks, and audits as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
