Instrument and Control Technician

This position is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and installation of all monitoring, controlling, and indicating devices in the plant. Maintains a detailed record of how loops are configured and interact with field equipment and the total control scheme of the plant. Technicians are expected to respond to callouts and work overtime when needed to support the operation of the plant. Technicians will be expected to learn the plant process and assist during startup of the facility.

- Responsible for the programming, configuring, troubleshooting, and maintenance of the Distributed Control System and other PLC control systems in the plant.

- Responsible for the installation, calibration, repairs, and preventative maintenance of all field devices such as pressure gauges & transmitters, temperature elements and indicators, flow elements, indicators & transmitters, water and steam quality monitors, level indicating devices, and switches.

- Troubleshoots, calibrates and maintains electro-pneumatic converters, control valves, governor actuators, and position indicator to ensure trouble free plant operation.

- Inspects, calibrates and maintains the plant Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (CEMS). Records and maintains data as required to comply with environmental permit conditions.

- Makes updates to diagrams, drawings, calibration sheets, and other documents when changes and/or modifications are made.

- Performs confined space Attendant or Entrant duties as required.

- May report to the Control Operator in the absence of the Maintenance Manager or as may otherwise be appropriate.

- Execute Lock Out Tag Out and Energy Isolation Procedures.

- Troubleshooting and performing maintenance on breakers and electrical distribution systems.

- May be required to work from heights.

- Responsible for the completion of special tasks and projects assigned by the Control Operator, Operations & Maintenance Manager or General Manager.

- Education, certifications, licenses or apprenticeships regarding electronics and electrical supply are considered

- 3 to 5 Years of experience working in an industrial setting.

- Experience with troubleshooting controls and monitoring equipment

- Familiarity with industrial electrical supply; experience in the power industry is a plus

- DCS experience a plus

- Must be able to climb ladders, work from heights, and work in confined and hot or cold conditions at times.

BHE Renewables owns interests in several independent power projects in the U.S. BHE Renewables owns solar, wind, geothermal, hydro and natural gas projects that largely sell their output to regulated utilities. The company’s portfolio includes projects and assets in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, New York and Texas. BHE Renewables is building a first-of-its-kind solar-powered microgrid that will be the start of an aerospace manufacturing hub in West Virginia.

BHE Renewables is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.