Instrument and Controls Technician
Plant E.B. Harris Combined Cycle
This position performs technical and analytical services essential to Plant E.B. Harris control systems and associated equipment (electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic). Plant E.B. Harris consists of two Combined Cycle Units. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting the plant controls and electrical distribution systems. These systems include: Digital Control Systems, Turbine Control Systems, Distributed Controls Systems (DCS), control circuits, power circuits, control valves, DC control circuits, and control devices. The requirements will include maintenance on instrumentation including but not limited to, pressure, temperature, level, and flow devices that provide input to the various control systems. The job requires use of a variety of hand tools, power tools, measurement and test equipment. The candidate will be responsible for managing the inventory of parts and supplies for the plant control systems. The technician will also have responsibility in the plant maintenance program as a system owner which will include documentation tracking in our computer-based work order system, MAXIMO®.
Job Experience and Education
- An approved two-year technical degree from a certified technical institution or military or similar/relative work experience is preferred.
- Minimum of two years’ experience in electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic instrumentation and controls required
- Experience in power plant maintenance or other industrial process plants preferred.
- Experience with GE Mark VIe Controls, Ovation Controls, PLCs, Continuous Emission Monitoring (CEMS) equipment, other digital control systems and Distributed Controls Systems (DCS) preferred.
- Experience in Combustion Turbine (CT) and/or Combined Cycle (CC) plant operation is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Must be able to troubleshoot complex systems.
- Detailed knowledge of plant controls and data acquisition systems desired.
- Must have good problem solving and analytical skills necessary to determine current / future operating conditions and trending for optimized plant performance.
- Must have superior interpersonal skills, proven written and oral communication skills; ability to work independently, self-directed and as an effective team member.
Behavioral Attributes
- Must be able to handle complex troubleshooting, high pressure situations and be adaptable to a changing work environment.
- Effective oral and written communication skills; demonstrates initiative, personal drive, safety as a core value, values continuous learning, and teamwork; must be able to work with limited supervision.
- Candidate must exemplify Our Values and be a team player with a positive attitude towards work.
Other requirements
- Successful completion of the Technical Aptitude Test for Instrument & Controls Technicians.
- Must be available for night, overtime, weekend, and holiday work as required. This may include storm duty, including hurricane, winter, or other various storm related issues, as needed.
- Occasional travel
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