Operations & Maintenance Technician (E&I)

About the role

This Electrical/Instrumentation Technician position will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of all electrical and instrumentation equipment in the facility. This role will perform work requiring a high level of skill in the inspection, repair, testing, adjustment, installation of power plant equipment and systems. Individuals who have demonstrated experience in a multi-skill set that are needed at power plants are preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Read and interpret isometric drawings, process flow diagrams, and process & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and electrical diagrams.
• Perform power plant maintenance activities including troubleshooting, calibration, repair, and tuning of instrumentation and electrical systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot 480V through 4160V electrical systems including motors, transformers, and associated switchgear.
• Troubleshoot and repair 24VDC to 125VDC control systems including switches, solenoids, protective relays, and switchgear.
• Calibrate and maintain field instrumentation including pressure, flow, differential pressure, and level transmitters.
• Assist in developing and maintaining a comprehensive calibration program for applicable plant equipment.
• Diagnose, repair, and maintain control valves, block valves, and manual isolation valves.
• Respond to plant power outages and equipment failures as required to support reliable operations.
• Assist with maintaining spare parts inventory and support physical inventory activities.
• Maintain plant operating manuals, technical references, prints, diagrams, and preventive/predictive maintenance records.
• Assist with operation of plant equipment and systems as directed.
• Support and actively participate in all safety and regulatory compliance programs.
• Promote teamwork and maintain effective working relationships in a team-oriented environment.
• Complete required operations and maintenance training and qualification programs.
• Make timely and effective decisions during non-routine plant operating situations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Must be willing to seek additional training and certifications as the site sees fit.

Requirements

• 2-5 + years related experience required working in a power plant environment or relevant military experience.
• Should be familiar with the usage of test equipment and other precision test instruments to be used in identifying problems.
• Completion of technical training in electrical or instrumentation
• Specific power plant experience
• Physical requirements include lifting 40 to 75 pounds, walking, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, etc. Work may be performed around rotating equipment and highly energized and/or pressurized systems.
• Capability to multi-task and prioritize work.
• Ability to handle constantly changing and emerging work priorities and schedules. Ability to work effectively with other team members.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to interact with various personality types desired.
• Good computer skills including Microsoft Office and other computer-based productivity tools.

Additional information

Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record, as this position requires occasional travel for company business. Candidates should be comfortable operating a vehicle as part of their job responsibilities and must meet any applicable company and insurance requirements.

We offer a variety of excellent benefits. Full-time employees are offered the following: medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD, and Life insurance plans. You can even select additional “al la carte” benefits to meet all your needs. You can also enroll in our 401k, flex spending accounts for medical and childcare needs, and participate in our employee referral and tuition reimbursement programs.

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

Pay and benefits

We believe in transparency and providing candidates with important information to make informed decisions. The salary range for this position is commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, and relevant qualifications.

This range represents the base salary and does not include other forms of compensation, such as bonuses, benefits, or equity, which may be offered in addition to the base pay. The company reserves the right to modify compensation ranges at any time in accordance with business needs and market conditions.