Instrument & Control Technician II (Senior Tech)

Job Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Instrument & Control Technician II (Senior Technician) Reports To: Operations & Maintenance Manager Plant Location: Colorado Springs, CO

THE CHALLENGE

Perform operations, testing, maintenance and administrative functions of a distributive control system (DCS) and all associated field devices including the Continuous Emission Monitoring System (CEMS) for a simple cycle gas power plant.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES

Administers processes and procedures as required by the O&M Manager, which includes: Identify and implement On-condition tasks. Evaluate recommended changes based on cost/benefit. Specify instrument and electrical changes as required. Required to complete the O&M Tech I qualification process. Qualification is required within 2 years of date of hire. Work safely, following company and operator policies, procedures, and work practices in a positive, cooperative, and productive manner. Computes and analyzes test data. Use installed and portable test equipment and technical manuals to troubleshoot equipment and systems. Monitor, maintain and review all system startup procedures to determine control and electrical personnel support requirements. Coordinates job activities relating to job planning, work methods, job standards and job reporting for the work assigned. Perform both routine and non-routine preventative and corrective maintenance on plant equipment. Assist other plant personnel as needed. Maintenance and upkeep of site buildings and grounds. Maintain, calibrate and repair plant instrumentation and control devices. Prepares, maintains and provides a variety of reports/documents as required or upon request. Reviews P&I Drawings and logic diagrams. Communicates condition of plant systems, equipment and pertinent information to others. Coordinates job activities relating to job planning, work methods, job standards and job reporting for the work assigned. Creates procedures related to instrumentation and electrical systems. Directs and performs work in accordance with policies and procedures as established by the company and regulatory agencies. Operate all plant mobile equipment, forklift, man lift, etc. Maintain documentation records of calibration, tests and certification of electrical and instrument equipment. May be required to support job responsibilities as needed outside of scheduled work hours. Occasional travel may be required. Other duties as assigned.

THE PROFILE TO SUCCEED

A two-year technical degree and a minimum of 5 years of power plant and/or industrial electrical, instrumentation or electronics experience is required. In lieu of a degree, significant power plant and/or industrial electrical or electronics experience may also qualify an applicant for this position. Experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS), GE Mark VI and ABB Bailey INFI 90, Various PLC Controllers, Teledyne Monitor Labs CEMS controls and equipment. Programming and configuration capabilities pre