Instrumentation and Control Specialist

Position Overview Our customer is seeking an Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Specialist to support the operation, maintenance, and reliability of equipment within a combined-cycle power generation facility. This individual will be responsible for troubleshooting, calibrating, repairing, and maintaining instrumentation and control systems that are critical to safe and efficient plant operations. This role offers a long-term career path within power generation. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical maintenance background and a genuine interest in growing into plant operations over time. Required Qualifications 3-5+ years of hands-on industrial maintenance, instrumentation, controls, or related trade experience Experience troubleshooting and maintaining: PLCs (Allen Bradley preferred) Instrumentation and control systems Transmitters Calibration and recalibration of field devices Experience working in an operations and maintenance environment Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills High School Diploma or GED Preferred Qualifications Power generation, utility, petrochemical, manufacturing, or other large industrial facility experience Technical degree, military technical training, or trade apprenticeship Experience supporting plant operations, startups, shutdowns, and maintenance activities Key Responsibilities Troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and calibrate instrumentation and control equipment Support PLC-based control systems and related plant automation equipment Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities Assist with equipment startups, shutdowns, and operational troubleshooting Complete work orders, maintenance documentation, and operational logs Follow all safety, environmental, and lockout/tagout procedures Support emergency response activities when required Partner with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to ensure safe and reliable plant performance Participate in ongoing training and continuous improvement initiatives Work Environment Industrial power generation facility Rotating 12-hour shift schedule with overtime as needed Indoor and outdoor work in varying environmental conditions Ability to climb ladders and stairs, work at heights, and enter confined spaces Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and wear required PPE and respiratory protection equipment Must be able to participate in plant emergency response activities