Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Technician

At NAES, you’ll find engaging and challenging career opportunities in the power generation, renewable energy and industrial construction industry. At every level of the company, we share a common goal: To instill confidence in our clients through our steadfast commitment to safety, integrity and quality of work.

NAES is the largest independent operator of power facilities in the industry, operating more than 190 power plants throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and the UK that span all technologies and provide over 49 GW of capacity. With the strength of 4000 people, our growing family of companies now addresses the entire life cycle of power generation and other industrial plants.

NAES is committed to supporting a culture with unique perspectives and backgrounds. We value individual differences in each other in an effort to create a brighter future in the power generation industry. We strive to attract and retain employees by offering an inclusive work environment, competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package (including retirement) and promotional opportunities.

Opportunity Summary

The I&C Technician provides support to plant operations and maintenance for troubleshooting, testing, installation, calibration, and maintenance of plant processes, equipment, instrumentation, and control systems.

Primary Duties

• Monitor, troubleshoot, maintain, and modify the plant DCS
• Provide technical support coverage for unit and equipment outages/startups (including off shifts)
• Install, inspect, maintain, repair and calibrate instruments, gauges, meters, relays, communication equipment, electronic controls, pneumatic controls, and associated equipment.
• Utilize equipment technical manuals, equipment vendor contacts, station and outside technical contacts, and online resources to assist with troubleshooting equipment. Read and work from prints, control circuit schematics, DCS and PLC logic, and other equipment functional diagrams.
• Troubleshoot and repair problems from relay circuitry through microprocessor-based control systems (PLC and DCS)
• Monitor, investigate, troubleshoot, collect data, analyze, test, make recommendations, and prepare reports on the performance of station processes, equipment, control systems, and communication networks. This work can include interpreting and analyzing system data and reports; redesigning equipment and systems to rectify issues; preparing recommendations for process operation, maintenance, or equipment modifications.
• Conduct various tests to monitor such parameters and equipment as stack emissions, material scales, unit heat rate, turbine, pumps, compressors, fans, condensers, pulverizers, etc.

NAES Safe

Safety is a core value of NAES and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times. Additionally, employees are required to adhere to all safety warnings and posted safety signs whenever on company property. Furthermore, employees must follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each employee’s performance.

Working Relationships

The I&C Technician reports to the I&C Supervisor.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Physical requirements include standing for extended periods of time, stair and ladder climbing and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds. Protective equipment must be worn in the performance of some duties (e.g. hard hats, safety glasses, air masks, ear protection, chemical suits, hot gloves and high voltage protective equipment, etc.). Work with hazardous materials may be required.

Must be able to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in temperature extremes.

Must be qualified to wear a respirator.

Work Schedule

This position offers a regularly scheduled Monday to Friday work week, with an 8-hour day shift. Position requires extended working hours and varied shifts with the possibility of weekend and holiday work, as required by schedules, workload and plant conditions. "On call" status will periodically be required.

Fitness for Duty

All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening. There are extensive smoking restrictions in and around the facility.

Compensation

The initial hourly rate of pay is $45.01.

Job Qualifications

• Associates degree in Engineering Technology, Electrical/Electronics/Computer Technology desired, or equivalent career-related experience and skills
• Work experience in power plant systems desirable, but not required
• Valid driver's license required
• Must possess the ability to read and understand technical manuals, instructions, and prints/drawings
• Must possess the ability to safely use all tools and equipment associated with instrumentation and controls maintenance and calibration (meters, basic hand tools, signal generators)
• Must pass Edison Electric Institute (EEI) POSS/MASS testing
• Must possess effective verbal and written communication skills
• Must be willing to accept call-outs (including off shifts) and work overtime as needed or directed
• Must possess strong analytical troubleshooting skills
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLC and Emerson Ovation DCS equipment is desirable, but not required.
• Must possess competency with basic personal computer office software, including Microsoft Windows 10, Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.

NAES is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is the practice of NAES to seek employees of the highest quality and to select individuals on the basis of merit and competence, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other basis of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state and federal law.

Experience

Preferred

• Must possess the ability to safely use all tools and equipment associated with instrumentation and controls maintenance and calibration (meters, basic hand tools, signal generators)
• Work experience in power plant systems desirable, but not required

Education

Preferred

• Associates or better in Electronics Engineering Technology or related field

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Driver's License

Skills

Preferred

• Electrical Hazard Awareness
• Troubleshooting
• Verbal and Written Communications
• DCS - Distributed Control System
• IC&E - Electric, Instrument &Cnrls
• Preventive Maintenance
• Piping&Instrumentation Schematics-Read&Interp
• Power Plant Fundamentals
• PLC - Programmable Logic Controller
• Instrumentation

Behaviors

Preferred

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest