Old Dominion Electric Cooperative

Instrumentation, Controls and Electrical (ICE) Technician I

Conowingo, MD

full_time

$118,560-$131,040

About This Job

Essential responsibilities include:

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Maintains the facility’s instrumentation, controls and electrical equipment and all associated auxiliary and support equipment. Ensures the plant is maintained in compliance with applicable codes, standards, regulations, ODEC policies and procedures.

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Calibrates, tests, maintains, troubleshoots, and installs power plant instrumentation and control systems

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Performs preventive, predictive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipment, coordinating work with other departments

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Maintains open and effective communication with managers, co-workers, and contractors

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Coordinates with and effectively direct contractors

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Troubleshoots and monitors plant equipment, control systems, electrical systems, and instrumentation

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Supports the maintenance and troubleshooting of the Distributed Control System (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Human-Machine Interface (HMI) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA). Programs and commissions electrical controls systems using SCADA, PLCs, DCS, HMIs and industrial networking hardware

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Supports the use of computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)

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Participates in training and qualification programs, becoming a subject matter expert in assigned area. Provides training to other plant personnel

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Effectively contributes to the general housekeeping and continuous improvement of the facility in addition to maintaining cleanliness of all areas, equipment, and tools

The ICE Technician I will typically work the day shift (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM), however will need to be able to work overtime, irregular hours and on short notice, an adjusted work schedule, based on plant requirements.

Minimum Qualifications: Qualified candidate will have a minimum 7 years’ power plant operations experience and a minimum of 5 years’ experience as an ICE Technician.

Critical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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Must be familiar with DCS control systems to include creating and modifying logic, troubleshooting hardware, software and networking issues

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Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team member

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Ability to make safe, well thought-out critical decisions

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Ability to effectively problem solve

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Ability to safely operate equipment

Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities:

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Combined Cycle experience preferred

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Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Projects, Outlook, and OneDrive

Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent. Associate degree preferred.

Licenses Required: Valid driver’s license

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

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Work outdoors for long periods of time while exposed to various weather conditions

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Walk on uneven surfaces and stack platforms and climb stack ladders hundreds of feet high

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Distinguish colors and accurately read and interpret instruments and gauges

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Hear and understand audible alarms and detect changes in noise levels of rotating equipment and portable radio communication

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Occasionally work in confined spaces

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Occasionally lift and or move objects up to 50 pounds

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Pass a respirator physical and respirator fit test

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Ability to respond in person to plant emergencies

Travel details: Occasional travel via commercial airline or automobile

Compensation:

Compensation range: $57.28/hour to $63.64/hour

Based on the requirements of this role, the target rate we anticipate paying the selected candidate is $57.28 per hour. If an employment offer is extended, the rate offered will consider several factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, skills, education, and certifications. Depending on an individual's qualifications, the offered rate may exceed this target.

We offer a competitive salary, defined benefit retirement security (pension) plan, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) company match, vacation based on relevant years of experience, generous sick time accrual and holiday pay in addition to many other benefits offerings. This non-exempt position is eligible for overtime. Please apply via this link www.odec.com/careers for consideration.

ODEC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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