Instrumentation Controls & Electrical Technician (IC&E)

Join Our Team at Bayonne Energy Center!

Bayonne Energy Center, a modern simple-cycle natural gas power plant in Bayonne, NJ, is looking for a skilled Instrument & Controls Technician (IC&E) to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity for professionals who thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment. As an IC&E Technician, you’ll play a critical role in keeping our plant running safely and efficiently. Major responsibilities will include:

- Installing, operating, and maintaining power plant instrumentation and electrical devices.

- Calibrating and troubleshooting control systems to ensure optimal performance.

- Performing repairs and preventive maintenance to keep operations smooth.

You’ll work under the guidance of our O&M Manager and collaborate with a team committed to excellence.

What We’re Looking For:

- Minimum of 3 years in power plants or similar industrial settings.

- Skills: Strong instrumentation and electrical knowledge; ability to demonstrate journeyman-level expertise.

- Education: Technical schooling or formal training preferred.

Why Join Us?

- Competitive pay: $40–$60 per hour, based on experience and education.

- Be part of a team that values safety, innovation, and professional growth.

- Work in a state-of-the-art facility that powers communities.

Job Responsibilities

- Performs diagnostics and executes repairs on a wide array of control system hardware and software, with demonstrated expertise in PLCs, DCS, and telemetry. This includes comprehensive servicing of instrument loops and their associated field devices and transmitters.

- Executes systematic root cause analysis to diagnose and resolve complex failures across integrated mechanical, electrical, and operational systems, specializing in electrical apparatus such as transformers, relays, generator controls, and high-voltage distribution networks.

- Installation of new electrical equipment or supervision of, as required.

- Utilize proper use of electrical test equipment and other similar tools in order to troubleshoot and solve problems.

- Conducts equipment maintenance (with assistance as required), including cleaning, adjusting, tightening, and performing preventive or corrective maintenance.

- Utilize facility operating procedures and equipment technical manuals to maintain and repair equipment, ensuring operation within specified ranges.

- Monitor critical plant parameters including temperature, vibration, pressure, level, voltage, current, and water chemistry to ensure optimal and safe operating conditions.

- Informs management of any unusual conditions and provides regular updates on job progress.

- Creates, submits, and closes preventative and corrective work orders in the Computerized Maintenance Management System in a thorough and timely fashion.

- Medium and high voltage switching of electrical systems, such as racking in and out of circuit breakers, opening and closing of disconnect switches.

- Perform routine electrical maintenance on low, medium and high voltage electrical systems to the extent qualified, or supervise a contractor as required.

- Perform routine electrical generator system tests and inspections to the extent qualified, or supervise a contractor as required.

- Implements management-approved capital projects, a process that includes conducting due diligence, submitting proposals, purchase orders and executing all related duties.

- Identify parts and labor for procurement subsequently creating and submitting purchase orders for approval.

- Reads, understands, and complies with all facility regulatory, environmental, health and safety procedures.

- Works overtime and/or irregular hours, including on-call duties, as required to ensure reliable facility operations.

Required Skills / Knowledge

- Strong written and verbal communication skills for documenting reports, and coordinating with team members, contractors, and vendors.

- Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting. Knowledge of Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) preferred.

- North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards, particularly those related to critical infrastructure protection (CIP) for GO’s and GOP’s in power plant operations.

- Cybersecurity principles related to industrial control systems, including securing PLCs, DCS, and network-connected devices.

- Deploying and maintaining industrial automation networks leveraging communication protocols such as Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP, ControlNet, and DeviceNet.

- 40CFR Part 75 and Part 60 environmental regulations, as well as EPA Title V permits and other relevant environmental regulations.

- Battery chargers, inverters, battery management systems operation and maintenance.

Experience

- At least three (3) years of experience in power plants or similar industrial applications, Instrumentation & electrical knowledge is required, schooling or education is preferred, with the ability to demonstrate journeyman-level knowledge.

- Configuration and troubleshooting of Distributed Control Systems (DCS), ABB (800xA) DCS and/or Allen Bradley PLCs, in ladder logic, block diagrams, structured text or other PLC frameworks.

- Gas turbine control systems, such as Siemens FT125 or similar.

- Low, medium, and high voltage switchgear and transformers.

- Operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting CEMS systems Experience with CEMS DAHS systems running reports, reviewing data, and troubleshooting alarms and events.

Education Requirements

- School diploma or equivalent required. Associates degree or bachelor’s degree in Industrial Electronics, Electronic Instrumentation, or equivalent engineering studies is preferred

- Instrumentation & Electrical school education preferred.

Physical Requirements

- Perform walking, reaching, climbing, stooping, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

- Work in environmental conditions that may include extreme temperatures, confined spaces, or at heights.

What We Offer

- The approved hourly rate for this position is $40 per hour - $60 per hour based on experience and education.

- Supportive company culture that values its employees

- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision & 401 K Plan

- Paid Parental Leave, Time Off & Holidays

- Extra money in your paycheck - Employee Referral Bonus

- Personal Development & Career Succession Planning

- Company sponsored Perks & Discount programs

EthosEnergy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.