O&M / Instrumentation, Controls and Electrical (IC&E) Technician

NAES•Bennett, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The O&M / Instrumentation, Controls & Electrical (IC&E) Technician supports the safe, reliable, and efficient operation and maintenance of Canyon Peak Power Plant, a 162 MW simple-cycle gas facility in Bennett, Colorado. The plant operates six GE LM2500 simple-cycle gas turbines and supports grid stability and peak electricity demand. The Technician performs plant startups, shutdowns, routine operations, and equipment monitoring while providing advanced maintenance and troubleshooting support for instrumentation, controls, automation, and electrical systems. The role maintains electrical systems from 24V DC through 13.8kV AC; process instrumentation; PLCs, turbine and plant controls, DCS/SCADA equipment, and related automation systems. It also operates and monitors turbines, auxiliary systems, and associated electrical and mechanical equipment; performs equipment rounds and operational checks; responds to abnormal conditions; and supports inspections, commissioning, outages, and emergency maintenance. The Technician maintains operating logs, CMMS records, calibration documentation, drawings, and other technical records, and coordinates work with plant personnel, contractors, and OEM representatives. The position reports directly to the Plant Manager. Work takes place in a power plant environment and can involve confined spaces, narrow areas, hazardous materials, fumes, extreme temperatures, noise, elevated work areas, and changing outdoor weather. A rotating 10-hour schedule alternates between days and nights. Extended hours, flexible shifts, weekends, holidays, and callout availability may be required to support operations. Employees must follow NAES safety rules and participate in the Fitness for Duty Program, including a post-offer physical examination, drug screening, and post-employment random drug screening.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Power generation or similar industrial experience; natural gas-fired peaking or simple-cycle power generation experience is preferred.
Strong knowledge of electrical systems from 24V DC through 13.8kV, including MCCs, transformers, relays, breakers, motors, VFDs, and switchgear.
Advanced experience troubleshooting and maintaining instrumentation, controls, and automation systems.
Proficiency calibrating process instrumentation, troubleshooting PLCs and DCS/SCADA systems, and interpreting electrical schematics, P&IDs, control logic diagrams, and technical documentation.
Ability to perform plant operations, including equipment startups, shutdowns, rounds, monitoring, and response to abnormal operating conditions.
Experience supporting planned and forced outages, emergency maintenance, troubleshooting, and maintenance of combustion turbines and auxiliary equipment.
Strong safety focus and demonstrated knowledge of LOTO and safe electrical and industrial work practices.
Proficiency with CMMS and standard computer applications for maintenance and operational documentation.
Strong communication and teamwork skills to coordinate effectively with plant personnel, contractors, and OEM representatives.
Valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license that remains in good standing.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including standing for extended periods, climbing stairs and ladders, working at heights, and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in a power plant environment that may involve confined spaces, crawling through 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.
Ability to work a rotating 10-hour schedule alternating between days and nights, with extended hours, flexible shifts, weekends, holidays, and possible callout availability as needed.

Nice To Haves

An associate degree or technical training in electrical, instrumentation, controls, or a related field.
GE LM2500 or similar simple-cycle turbine experience.

Responsibilities

Inspect, test, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical systems from 24V DC through 13.8kV AC, including MCCs, transformers, relays, breakers, motors, VFDs, and switchgear.
Calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair process instrumentation, including flow, pressure, temperature, and analytical equipment, using appropriate test equipment.
Troubleshoot and maintain PLCs, turbine and plant control systems, DCS/SCADA equipment, control cards, wiring, terminations, and associated automation systems.
Interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, control logic diagrams, and technical documentation to diagnose faults and restore equipment functionality.
Perform preventive and corrective IC&E maintenance and support equipment inspections, commissioning, outages, and emergency maintenance activities.
Maintain accurate CMMS records, calibration documentation, drawings, and other technical records associated with completed work.
Coordinate IC&E activities with plant personnel, contractors, and OEM representatives while ensuring compliance with safety and quality requirements.
Start, operate, monitor, and shut down six GE LM2500 simple-cycle gas turbines, auxiliary systems, and associated electrical and mechanical equipment according to plant procedures.
Perform equipment rounds and monitor operating parameters, including temperatures, pressures, vibration, fluid levels, and operating hours, to identify abnormal conditions.
Operate and monitor auxiliary equipment, including air compressors, generator cooling systems, and locally controlled electrical and mechanical equipment.
Perform operational testing, inspections, minor repairs, adjustments, and basic mechanical troubleshooting to maintain equipment reliability and availability.
Identify and respond to abnormal operating conditions, take appropriate corrective action within established procedures, and promptly communicate equipment issues.
Prepare and isolate equipment for maintenance and assist plant personnel during planned and forced outages, troubleshooting, repairs, and other maintenance activities.
Maintain accurate operating logs and CMMS documentation and perform other assigned duties in support of safe and reliable plant operations.
Perform other tasks assigned by the Plant Manager to contribute to overall plant efficiency and effectiveness.
Follow NAES safety rules and procedures, heed safety warnings and posted signs, and work safely at all times.
Participate in the Fitness for Duty Program, including the post-offer physical examination, drug screening, and post-employment random drug screening.