O&M / Instrumentation, Controls and Electrical (IC&E) Technician
About The Position
The O&M / 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 has six GE LM2500 gas turbines and provides rapid-start generation to support regional peak electricity demand and grid stability. The Technician performs plant startups, shutdowns, routine operations, equipment monitoring, and advanced instrumentation, controls, automation, and electrical maintenance. Work includes troubleshooting, calibrating, repairing, and maintaining plant equipment; supporting inspections, commissioning, outages, and emergency maintenance; and maintaining accurate operating and maintenance records. The position coordinates with plant personnel, contractors, and OEM representatives and follows applicable safety and quality requirements. The position reports directly to the Plant Manager. It works a rotating 10-hour schedule alternating between days and nights, with extended hours, flexible shifts, weekends, holidays, and possible callouts as needed. The work takes place in a power plant environment that may include confined spaces, narrow areas, hazardous materials, fumes, extreme temperatures, noise, high heat, and outdoor weather exposure. Physical duties include extended standing, climbing stairs and ladders, working at heights, and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds. Required protective equipment may include hard hats, safety glasses, respirators, ear protection, chemical suits, flame-resistant clothing, hot gloves, high-voltage protective gear, and fall protection. Fitness for Duty procedures include a post-offer physical examination, drug screening, and random post-employment drug screening.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Power generation or similar industrial experience.
- 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 troubleshooting PLCs and DCS/SCADA systems.
- Ability to interpret 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 conditions.
- Experience supporting planned and forced outages, emergency maintenance, troubleshooting, and maintenance of combustion turbines and auxiliary equipment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of LOTO and safe electrical and industrial work practices, with a strong safety focus.
- Proficiency with CMMS and standard computer applications for maintenance and operational documentation.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills to coordinate with plant personnel, contractors, and OEM representatives.
- Valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license that remains in good standing.
- Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including routinely lifting up to 50 pounds and working in the described power plant conditions.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree or technical training in electrical, instrumentation, controls, or a related field.
- Experience in natural gas-fired peaking or simple-cycle power generation facilities.
- 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.
- 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 inspections, commissioning, outages, and emergency maintenance activities.
- Maintain accurate CMMS records, calibration documentation, drawings, and other technical records.
- Coordinate IC&E work with plant personnel, contractors, and OEM representatives while meeting safety and quality requirements.
- Start, operate, monitor, and shut down six GE LM2500 gas turbines, auxiliary systems, and associated electrical and mechanical equipment according to plant procedures.
- Perform equipment rounds and monitor temperatures, pressures, vibration, fluid levels, operating hours, and other parameters for 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.
- Respond to abnormal operating conditions, take appropriate corrective action within established procedures, and communicate equipment issues promptly.
- Prepare and isolate equipment for maintenance and assist with planned and forced outages, troubleshooting, repairs, and other maintenance activities.
- Maintain operating logs and CMMS documentation and perform other duties as assigned to support safe and reliable plant operations.
- Follow NAES safety rules, procedures, warnings, and posted signs, and remain mentally alert and work safely.
- Participate in the Fitness for Duty Program, including a post-offer physical examination, drug screening, and post-employment random drug screening.
Benefits
- Eligibility for an annual performance bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
