Instrument & Control Technician II (Senior Tech)

Position Description Job Title: Instrument & Control Technician II (Senior Technician) Reports To: Operations & Maintenance Manager The Challenge This position performs instrument, control and electrical maintenance functions to ensure safe, environmentally compliant operation of a combined‑cycle power plant. Employees provide technical and analytical services essential to the control systems and associated equipment (electronic, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic) and electrical maintenance (LV/MV/HV) and associated equipment. These systems include digital control system, control circuits, power circuits, electrical and control devices on plant equipment. Employees will participate in the plant maintenance program as a system owner and document plant maintenance records in a computer‑based work management system including the Continuous Emission Monitoring System (CEMS). Responsibilities Monitoring, troubleshooting, maintaining and repairing the plant’s electrical, controls and instrumentation systems as assigned, including specification and initiation of purchase requisitions and the safe application of the lock‑out tag‑out process on owned equipment/systems. Responsible for electrical maintenance on equipment less than 600 volts and a backup responsibility for greater than 600 volts. Conduct job safety briefings (JSB) at turnover and perform quality JSBs for each job. Verify absence of voltage on all systems (DC through 125V and AC through 230kV) utilizing appropriate meters or non‑contact detectors. Wire and unwire motors and other components as needed during outages and other maintenance activities. Troubleshoot various electrical circuits (contactor, motor starters, single phasing on motors, lighting circuits, etc.) and communicate the cause of protective relay trips, repairing initiating problems where applicable in accordance with NERC standards. Partner on a System Ownership team with other IC&E Technicians, Operations Technicians, Management and Engineering, supporting PLC/DCS/Controls programming and troubleshooting, calibration, system health monitoring, performance optimization, maintenance strategy, budgeting, spare‑parts planning, purchasing, training, labeling, documentation updates, and annual management presentations. Collaborate with contractors, vendors, and other work groups during major overhauls or large equipment maintenance. Operate mobile equipment such as forklifts, skid steers, telehandlers, and similar equipment. Participate in training and retraining programs directed by Plant Management. Follow written operating and maintenance procedures as required by Plant Management. Respond promptly to emergency call‑outs when necessary. Be available for night, overtime, weekend, and holiday work as required, and may support responsibilities outside scheduled hours; occasional travel may be required. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Two‑year technical degree and minimum of 5 years of power plant and/or industrial electrical, instrumentation or electronics experience; in lieu of a degree, significant experience may also qualify. Experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS), various PLC Controllers, CEMS controls and equipment; programming and configuration capabilities preferred. Knowledge of equipment operating limits, parameters, operating procedures and systems; ability to execute corrective actions when limits are exceeded. Working knowledge of combined cycle power plant systems, plant operations, maintenance, electrical principles, work practices, procedures and materials. Ability to interpret electrical and control drawings and P&ID’s. Ability to make maintenance–related decisions with minimum direct supervision. Knowledge of instrumentation test equipment, signal generators, relay test sets, oscilloscopes, and computers. Knowledge of industry‑related CEM system hardware, software and reporting preferred. Strong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills; ability to learn. Strong mechanical aptitude with an advanced understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity and mathematics. Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions. Ability to exercise good judgment and make sound decisions. Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail, accuracy and timeliness. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Basic computer knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other programs. Must be able to interact and communicate well with individuals in all areas of the company and with outside vendors. Valid U.S. driver license with an acceptable MVR history, if applicable. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tom Trese