Principal Instrumentation, Controls, & Electrical Technician

Associated Electric Cooperative • Stillwater, OK

2d • Onsite

About The Position

At Associated Electric Cooperative, we're committed to providing reliable energy to the communities we serve with passion and precision. We're a tight-knit team dedicated to keeping the lights on and the energy flowing smoothly across our expansive network! From technical to operational to professional disciplines, our team brings a wide variety of skills, talents, and expertise to the table. We believe in both dedicating ourselves to excellence and investing in your growth. As a Principal Instrumentation, Controls and Electrical Technician, you will provide expert-level technical leadership to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of power generation equipment. You will troubleshoot complex instrumentation, control, automation, and electrical systems while leading system upgrades, technical projects, and continuous improvement efforts that strengthen plant performance.

Requirements

• Typically 10+ years of experience operating and maintaining power plants or comparable industrial systems.
• Extensive experience with instrumentation, control systems, electrical equipment, and automation technologies.
• Advanced troubleshooting expertise with SCADA, PLCs, DCS platforms, and industrial communication protocols.
• Experience with medium-voltage equipment and gas turbine power generation.
• Ability to independently plan, execute, and evaluate complex technical work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced troubleshooting and maintenance of DCS, PLC, SCADA, instrumentation, and electrical systems.
• Provide technical leadership during plant start-ups, shutdowns, normal operations, and emergency conditions.
• Lead control system upgrades, repairs, contractor activities, and technical project execution.
• Analyze equipment performance and trends to identify preventive and predictive maintenance opportunities.
• Develop and maintain procedures, technical documentation, work orders, and operational records.
• Partner with plant personnel, engineering teams, and contractors to improve reliability, safety, and system performance.

Benefits

• Top pay
• 401(k) program with a generous employer match
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Premier healthcare plan that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: No Education Listed