O&M Instrument Controls & Electrical Technician

GE Vernova•Vancouver, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The O&M Instrument Controls & Electrical Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, installing, and repairing electrical systems and electrical/electronic control components of gas turbine, steam turbine, generator, and balance of plant mechanical equipment to provide the customer with electrical power. The role requires fluency with various controls software programs including Rosemount / Emerson DCS, Mark VIe gas & steam turbine controls, various PLCs, and local area networks. The power generation and supporting equipment includes gas turbine, steam turbine, diesel engines, generators, triple pressure heat recovery steam generator, air compressors, motors, pumps, and motor control centers.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Minimum of 2 years’ instrumentation & controls experience in combine or simple cycle power plant or related industrial environment
Minimum of 2 years’ prior training and knowledge of Digital Control Systems and ability to use and modify computer programs
Minimum 2 years’ experience in tuning DCS, control loop troubleshooting and design
Minimum 2 years’ electrical and instrumentation aptitude involving the operation, troubleshooting / maintenance of industrial equipment, preferably of the type used in a combined cycle power plant
Minimum 1 year of computer skills for data analysis, including MS Office products including email and Internet
Ability and willingness to work extended shift hours, call outs, holidays, weekends and overtime
Ability to work alone or with help to diagnose and correct electrical, instrumentation and controls problems

Nice To Haves

GE Mark VI control systems
GE Fanuc PLC
Electrical, Instrumentation or Controls technical certificates or certifications
Knowledge of CMMS software
Familiarity with NERC standards and requirements
Familiar with gas turbine and steam turbines
Proficiency in running rigid conduit, SST tubing and wiring pulling
Demonstrated ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical process drawings and P&ID's
Demonstrated communication skills at all levels
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

Responsibilities

Diagnose cause of electrical, electronic malfunction or failure of operational equipment such as transformers, motors, relays, switches, and control and monitoring devices.
Install wire and conduit for existing and newly installed machines and equipment.
Terminate wiring to machines and equipment, and connect cables and wires between machines and equipment.
Replace faulty wiring and electrical components of machines such as relays, switches, motors, and position sensing devices.
Diagnose, test, repair or replace faulty electronic components, such as printed circuit boards.
Replace electric motor bearings.
Test faulty equipment and apply knowledge of functional operation of electronic units and systems to diagnose cause of malfunction.
Align, adjust, and calibrate equipment according to specifications.
Maintain records of repair, calibrations, and tests conducted.
Connect unit to be tested to test equipment such as signal generator, frequency meter, or spectrum analyzer.
Understand proper use of electrical and electronic test equipment, read dials or digital displays that indicate electronic characteristics such as voltage, frequency, distortion, inductance, and capacity.
Read meters and gauges or automatic recording devices at specified intervals to verify proper operation.
Record maintenance actions taken on work order forms.
Open and close valves as required for proper system operation and mechanical isolation.
Open and close circuit breakers for proper system operation and electrical isolation.
Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts.
Start devices to test their performance.
Identify required spare parts for various plant systems.
Initiate purchase order for parts.
Read and understand technical manuals and system piping and instrumentation diagrams.
Make changes to wiring and piping and instrumentation diagrams using AutoCAD programs.
Perform preventative and corrective maintenance in accordance with technical manual procedures.
Prepare legible and understandable work orders for required preventative and corrective maintenance.
Read, understand, and comply with all plant safety and regulatory procedures.
Preserve and clean the control room electronic equipment, I & E shop, and all outside power systems.
Maintain, calibrate and repair Combustion Turbine Continuous Emissions Monitor (CEMS) and Data Acquisition System DAS for air permit compliance.
Maintain, calibrate and repair Combustion Turbine Remote Emissions Monitoring System (REMS).
Prepare air emissions quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports.
Work with 3rd party contractors on various capital projects.
Communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services
GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid time-off for vacation or illness
12 paid holidays
40 hours of personal business time
160 hours of personal illness and caregiving time (subject to state law)
Two weeks of annual vacation (which may be pro-rated based on start date)
Relocation Assistance Provided