Instrumentation, Controls and Electrical “ICE” Technician II

The Instrumentation, Controls, and Electrical Technician II (ICE Tech II) position installs, tests, maintains, and repairs instrumentation, control systems and DCS equipment in Conowingo, Maryland at the ODEC Wildcat Point Generation Facility. This is a professional level position with a general knowledge of instrumentation and electrical systems. The incumbent must be motivated to learn various complex plant control systems and emissions monitoring equipment. This position requires working varying hours in a team environment while performing various support functions. The ICE Tech II incorporates safe behavior into all activities and consistently complies with all established environmental, safety, and health policies and procedures.

Essential responsibilities include:

- 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.

- Calibrates, tests, maintains, troubleshoots, and installs power plant instrumentation and control systems. Performs preventive, predictive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipment, coordinating work with other departments.

- Maintains electrical heat trace systems.

- Installs new electrical systems including installation of conduit, breakers, wiring, etc.

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

- Coordinates with and effectively directs contractors.

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

- Supports the use of a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). Thoroughly records equipment issues on CMMS work orders and documents maintenance actions. Handles corrective and preventive maintenance timely and accurately.

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

- 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 II 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 3 years’ experience in instrument, electrical or control systems in the power generation field or equivalent experience in a similar field.

Critical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team member

- Ability to make safe, well-thought out critical decisions

- Ability to effectively problem solve

- Ability to safely operate equipment

Preferred knowledge, skills and abilities:

- Familiarity with DCS control systems to include creating and modifying logic, troubleshooting hardware, software and networking issues preferred

- Combined Cycle experience preferred

- Beginner 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:

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

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

- Distinguish colors and accurately read and interpret instruments and gauges

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

- Occasionally work in confined spaces

- Occasionally lift and or move objects up to 50 pounds

- Ability to respond in person to plant emergencies

Travel details: Occasional travel via commercial airline or automobile

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Please apply via this link www.ODEC.com/careers for consideration.

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