Power Plant Instrumentation & Controls Technician

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Job Summary

This position is responsible for the safe, environmentally compliant, and efficient operation of the facility. The facility is a Combined Cycle Natural Gas Power Plant. This position will provide day to day maintenance, troubleshooting, inspection and repairs to the facility equipment. It is required to show initiative in his/her area of responsibility.

Job Description

- Perform routine and emergency maintenance on the plant instrumentation, electrical and control system with minimal supervision. including weekends, holidays and alternative scheduled shift as needed.

- Evaluate, maintain and repair 120-volt lighting panels, 4160-volt vacuum circuit breakers, switch gears, MCC’s, switchyard circuit breakers, AC & DC circuitry, electrical disconnect, transformers, HVAC, UPS, batteries, charger, inverters and VFD’s.

- Ability to interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, technical manuals, and control diagrams.

- Maintain, diagnose, and repair issues on different GE and Swisher protective relays.

- Calibrate and repair issues with pneumatic operated valves, to include Fisher, CCI, Bettis and Valtek actuators. Calibrate and repair issues with motor operated valves, to include Limitorque, Auma and EIM motor actuators.

- Calibrate, repair and maintain various pressure, flow, level, temperature transmitters and switches.

- Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair plant electronic, pneumatic systems, analyzers, facility computers, process control equipment and instrumentation.

- Perform troubleshooting activities on plant electrical systems. Must be able to troubleshoot and diagnose problems on different instrumentation and control devices.

- Participate in major maintenance projects, including equipment overhauls and removal and replacement of major units and parts. Inspects and monitors work of third-party contractors during major equipment repair or installation.

- Maintain PLC and DCS systems. Calibrate various field devices from the DCS. Interpret and make changes to ladder logic, setting and configurations on PLC and DCS systems.

- Familiarity with the calibration and maintenance of Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems (CEMS).

- Build cable and raceway systems and bend and install conduit. Pull and route control and power cables through raceways, cable trays and conduits. Terminate cables and check for continuity and accuracy.

- Comply with safety and environmental regulations established by regulatory agencies, Company policies and procedures and supervision.

- Must be able to frequently climb ladders; enter confined spaces; climb to and work from elevated platforms, ladders and walkways at elevations of 80 feet and more; wear respirator.

Requirements:

- High school graduate or equivalent.

- Trade school or technical training school programs in electrical, instrumentation and/or controls.

- Additional professional training preferred.

- Minimum of five years’ maintenance experience in power generation facilities or similar industrial facilities and field.

- Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office such as Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point.

- Working knowledge of Work Management Programs. Familiarity with Maximo preferred.

- Valid CA driver’s license.

- Must possess basic math skills, good verbal communications skills, and be proficient with the use of power and precision tools.

- Must have knowledge of Safety and Environment rules as they relate to electrical maintenance

- Must provide positive influence on the maintenance, operations, engineering and management team.

- Must be able to lift 50 lbs. or more.

- Able to work weekend and holidays as needed.

- Must be able to frequently climb ladders; enter confined spaces; climb to and work from elevated platforms, ladders, scaffolding and walkways at elevations of 80 feet and more; wear a respirator.

- Must pass POSS/MASS pre-employment test.

- This position can be filled at a level I, II, III or IV depending on experience level.

- Compensation commensurate with experience, ranging from $48.00 - $65.00/hour.

- Overtime pay.

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If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.

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