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

NAES•Bennett, CO

2d•$40 - $50•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. This position performs plant startups, shutdowns, equipment monitoring, and routine operations while providing advanced IC&E support for instrumentation, controls, automation, and electrical systems. The Technician troubleshoots, calibrates, repairs, and maintains plant equipment to support reliable generation and rapid response to changing system demands.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Power generation or similar industrial experience, preferably within natural gas-fired peaking or simple-cycle power generation facilities.
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 and interpreting electrical schematics, P&IDs, control logic diagrams, and technical documentation.
Experience with PLC diagnostics/programming and DCS/SCADA systems used for plant monitoring and control.
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 with demonstrated knowledge of LOTO and safe electrical and industrial work practices.
Proficiency with CMMS and standard computer applications for maintenance, operational, and technical documentation.
Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to coordinate effectively with plant personnel, contractors, and OEM representatives.
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 or technical training in electrical, instrumentation, controls, or a related field is preferred.
GE LM2500 or similar simple-cycle turbine experience is strongly preferred.

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 in accordance with plant procedures.
Perform equipment rounds and monitor temperatures, pressures, vibration, fluid levels, operating hours, and other parameters 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, taking appropriate corrective action within established procedures and promptly communicating 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 duties as assigned to support safe and reliable plant operations.
Perform other tasks as assigned by the Plant Manager, contributing to overall plant efficiency and effectiveness.