Instrumentation & Control Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Rev1 Energy is seeking an experienced Lead Instrument & Controls (I&C) Technician/Specialist to support planned outages, startup activities, commissioning, troubleshooting, and operational readiness efforts at combined cycle power generation facilities. This position requires a hands-on professional with strong field experience in instrumentation, controls, and power plant commissioning.

The ideal candidate will be based in the Tampa, Florida area and possess a proven background supporting gas turbine, steam turbine, HRSG, balance-of-plant, and distributed control system (DCS) activities during outages and commissioning projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Instrument & Controls activities during plant outages, startups, and commissioning efforts.
• Perform loop checks, point-to-point verification, calibration, and functional testing of instrumentation and control systems.
• Support commissioning and startup of:
• • Gas Turbines
  • Steam Turbines
  • HRSG Systems
  • Balance of Plant Equipment
• Troubleshoot instrumentation, analyzers, transmitters, control valves, and electrical interfaces.
• Execute and document commissioning procedures, test reports, and punch list items.
• Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, OEMs, and Contractors.
• Support DCS and PLC testing, logic verification, and system integration activities.
• Verify proper operation of:
• • Pressure transmitters
  • Temperature instruments
  • Flow instrumentation
  • Level instrumentation
  • Control valves
  • Vibration monitoring systems
  • Protective relaying interfaces
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with plant safety policies and procedures.
• Provide leadership and technical direction to technicians and commissioning personnel.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of Instrument & Controls experience in power generation, industrial facilities, or heavy process industries.
• 3+ years supporting combined cycle power plants.
• Experience supporting outages, commissioning, startup, or major maintenance projects.
• Strong understanding of:
• • DCS Systems (Emerson Ovation, GE Mark VIe, Siemens SPPA-T3000, ABB, Honeywell, etc.)
  • PLC Systems
  • Instrument calibration and troubleshooting
  • Control valve diagnostics
  • Loop checking and commissioning procedures
• Ability to read and interpret:
• • P&IDs
  • Loop Drawings
  • Instrument Indexes
  • Control Narratives
  • Electrical Schematics
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with GE, Siemens, Mitsubishi, or Ansaldo combined cycle facilities.
• Startup and commissioning experience on new construction or major plant upgrades.
• ISA certification or equivalent technical training.
• NCCER, OSHA 10/30, or other industry certifications.
• Previous Lead Technician or Lead Commissioning experience.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in industrial power plant environments.
• Ability to climb ladders, work at heights, and walk long distances within the facility.
• Ability to work extended hours during outages and commissioning schedules.

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds