Electrical & Automation Power Plant Technician, TX

Electrical & Automation Power Plant Technician 

We are now looking for an  Electrical & Automation Power Plant Technician to join our team through a structured development path, working for a better future.

The role begins in  Field Service , providing hands-on exposure to electrical and automation systems in diverse operational environments. Upon successful completion of the Field Service phase and demonstrated proficiency in electrical and automation systems, the role transitions into a plant-based technician position focused on electrical maintenance, automation systems, and the reliability of power generation equipment.

Business Unit Parts and Field Service is a global organization with harmonized ways of working and tools to deliver the best possible services for our customers. In our global team, we value, respect, and embrace different opinions and diversity. Safety, environment, and wellbeing are our foundation, and we never compromise them.

What You Will Be Doing?

As an  Electrical & Automation Power Plant Technician , you will support the growing demand for electrical and automation service activities by performing hands-on field service tasks under defined procedures and guidance. During the Field Service phase, you will build strong practical competence in troubleshooting, maintenance, and commissioning support of Wärtsilä electrical and automation systems.

Following a successful development period, you will transition into a  plant-based technician role , where your focus will be on electrical maintenance, automation system reliability, and continuous improvement of power generation equipment performance.

This position reports to the  Team Leader Resources E&A .

Responsibilities:

Field Service Phase

• Perform electrical and automation troubleshooting, repairs, and routine maintenance on Wärtsilä systems under established procedures.
• Support service and commissioning activities for Wärtsilä control and automation systems at customer sites.
• Assist with Engine Control Systems, Power Management Systems (PMS), connectivity devices (HMI, firewalls, servers), and general automation solutions.
• Prepare accurate service documentation and reports describing work performed and findings.
• Maintain technical communication with Wärtsilä field service stakeholders and customers.
• Execute all work in full compliance with Wärtsilä Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental (QEHS) guidelines and customer-site procedures.
• Support senior engineers and technicians during complex service activities.
• Proactively identify improvement opportunities related to safety, quality, and efficiency.

Plant-Based Technician Phase (Post-Development)

• Perform electrical maintenance and troubleshooting of power generation and automation systems at plant level.
• Support automation system reliability, availability, and performance optimization.
• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance activities according to maintenance plans.
• Contribute to root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support safe and reliable plant operation in compliance with QEHS standards.

Required Qualifications:

• A strong safety-first mindset.
• Technical education in Electrical, Automation, Controls, or related technical discipline
• Demonstrated electrical and automation aptitude with a strong willingness to learn.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems, control systems, and industrial automation.
• Ability to follow procedures and work systematically.
• Good analytical, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Ability to cooperate and communicate effectively with team members and customers.

Physical & Mental / Reasoning Demands:

These are the physical and mental requirements of the position as it is typically performed:

• Vision: Close; Distance; Depth.
• Color perception (Red, Green, Amber).
• Hearing/Listening and clear speech.
• Manual dexterity (hand and finger coordination).
• Ability to mount and dismount forklift/truck.
• Pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Lifting up to 45 pounds (5 times per shift).
• Carrying up to 25 pounds (5 times per shift).
• Driving (local and over-the-road).
• Ability to bend, squat, sit, and stand for prolonged periods.
• Climbing and balance.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

• Works alone and with others.
• Verbal and face-to-face contact with others.
• Indoor and outdoor work.
• Exposure to extreme heat and cold.
• Noise.
• Mechanical, electrical, and pressurized equipment.
• Moving objects and work at high places.
• Fumes, odors, hazardous materials, dirt, and dust.

Travel Requirements:

This position requires a  high level of travel during the Field Service phase (approximately 60%) , including domestic and international assignments, both onshore and offshore. Travel requirements are expected to reduce significantly once transitioned into the plant-based technician role.

Contact & Next Steps:

Does this sound like the job for you? If yes, we hope to hear from you before the application deadline by submitting your application in our Career portal.

Successful applicants must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship.

As part of the recruitment process, certain roles will be subject to pre-employment conditions, which can include — but are not limited to — reference checks, background screening (criminal record, education, and employment verification), fit-to-work medical assessments, and confirmation of eligibility to work in US.

The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate’s relevant education, individual skill set, level of experience applicable to the role they are being offered and consideration of internal equity.

Candidates for regular U.S and Puerto Rico positions must be a U.S. citizen, national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee with valid work permit or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255a(1). Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H1B, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Last application date: 07/08/2026 

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities. 

Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.

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