INSTRUMENT II

Job description:

This position is located at our Laramie River Station location in Wheatland, WY.

Responsible for assisting with maintaining, troubleshooting, and calibrating complex plant instrumentation systems. Support operational reliability through preventive and corrective maintenance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

- Assist with maintenance of control system hardware and software, preventive maintenance/repair, and calibration of all plant instrumentation equipment to ensure smooth generation system operation. Systems maintained and calibrated include distributed control system (DCS) controls, continuous emission monitoring (CEM) systems, water treatment plant controls, analyzers, lime feeders, process scales, and laboratory instrumentation.

- Troubleshoot plant instrumentation and control systems to return to service in a timely manner.

- Assist with the troubleshooting and maintenance of the scrubber control system, distributed control system, and data logger system.

- Ensure tools and equipment are in good working condition and perform cleaning duties as assigned.

- Proactively comply with all plant and Cooperative safety policies and procedures.

- Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

- High school diploma or equivalent (GED or HSED); and

- Two-year electronics or instrumentation vocational program, and an approved instrument and control apprenticeship program; Or

- Two-year electronics or instrumentation vocational program and 3 years of experience in maintenance of process control and other industrial electronics or instrumentation; Or

- 5 years of process control and other industrial electronics or instrumentation experience.

- A valid driver’s license.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

This position requires constant standing and walking; frequent sitting; and occasional climbing, bending, reaching, lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds, and pushing/pulling up to 25 pounds. This position continuously uses tools such as pneumatic and hydraulic calibrators, electric calibrators, oscilloscopes, signal generators, portable analyzers, impact wrenches, drill motors, grinders, drill press, and various hand tools; operates chains falls and hoists for lifting valves, and forklifts and carts for moving material. This position requires good color vision, hand coordination, finger dexterity, good hearing, and the ability to speak. This position frequently works in areas of electrical risks; and occasionally around dirt/dust, chemicals, extreme heat/cold, vibration, noise, poor ventilation, and at heights up to 500 feet, which requires the use of safety equipment, including a harness, in accordance with ANSI Z359 standards. This position must be respirator qualified and able to drive a motor vehicle.

KEY SKILLS

- Ability to read, write, and follow instructions; the ability to comprehend verbal and written information; and have basic arithmetic skills.

- Ability to develop plans/goals, present information to others, and work under pressure.

Wage: $56.22/hour