Instrumentation, Controls & Electrical (IC&E) Maintenance Technician

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Job Summary

The Instrumentation, Controls & Electrical (IC&E) Maintenance Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, repair, and reliability improvement of plant instrumentation, control systems, electrical equipment, and emissions monitoring systems. This position supports the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of a combined-cycle power generation facility by ensuring all plant control, instrumentation, and electrical systems are maintained in accordance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

The IC&E Technician works closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Contractor personnel to maintain plant equipment, execute maintenance activities, support outages, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Instrumentation & Controls

Install, calibrate, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain instrumentation and control systems throughout the facility.

Maintain and support Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), and related control network infrastructure.

Perform configuration, testing, tuning, and troubleshooting of:

Emerson Ovation Control Systems

GE Mark VIe Control Systems

Allen-Bradley and other PLC Systems

Calibrate and maintain:

Pressure transmitters

Temperature instruments

Flow instrumentation

Level instrumentation

Vibration monitoring equipment

Analytical equipment

Control valves and actuators

Support turbine control system maintenance and troubleshooting.

Perform loop checks, functional testing, and startup verification activities.

Analyze equipment performance and recommend improvements to enhance reliability and availability.

Electrical Systems

Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and test plant electrical equipment, including:

Motors

Motor control centers (MCCs)

Switchgear

Breakers

Transformers

Battery systems

UPS systems

Protective relaying systems

Perform electrical fault investigation and root-cause analysis.

Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs for electrical equipment.

Read and interpret:

One-line diagrams

Wiring schematics

Control drawings

Electrical construction drawings

Assist with equipment commissioning and acceptance testing.

Support work on medium-voltage systems up to 4160V.

Experience with high-voltage transmission and substation equipment is preferred.

Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS)

Maintain Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) in compliance with environmental regulations and permit requirements.

Perform:

Calibrations

Linearity testing

Relative accuracy testing support

Analyzer maintenance

Data validation activities

Troubleshoot emissions monitoring equipment and associated control systems.

Maintain documentation supporting environmental compliance.

Reliability & Maintenance

Execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.

Identify equipment deficiencies and initiate corrective actions.

Develop and implement reliability improvements.

Participate in outage planning, execution, and post-outage reviews.

Support root-cause failure analysis investigations.

Assist in equipment startup and return-to-service activities following maintenance.

Coordinate with contractors and vendors during maintenance and outage activities.

Documentation & Work Management

Utilize the site Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), such as Maximo and MS Office products like Excel Word and SharePoint.

Create work orders

Document completed work

Track materials

Record labor and equipment history

Maintain and update:

Instrument indexes

Electrical drawings

Control system documentation

P&IDs

Panel schedules

Develop and maintain maintenance procedures and job plans.

Safety & Compliance

Follow all company, environmental, health, and safety policies.

Support and actively participate in:

Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

Electrical Safe Work Practices

Arc Flash Program requirements

Confined Space requirements

Plant safety initiatives

Maintain compliance with NERC, OSHA, environmental, and company standards as applicable.

Participate in emergency response activities when required.

Minimum Qualifications

Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent

4-6 years of industrial maintenance experience in instrumentation, controls, or electrical systems, preferably in power generation, refineries, chemical plants, or heavy industrial facilities.

Demonstrated experience troubleshooting industrial control systems and electrical equipment.

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and control logic documentation.

Proficiency using test equipment such as:

Multimeters

Meggers

Process calibrators

Loop calibrators

All applicants must be a successful candidate on the Plant Operator Selection System/Power Plant Operations and Maintenance (POSS / MASS) program in order to be considered a candidate for this position.  All communication concerning the testing is sent to the candidate's email address provided during the application process.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate degree in Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical Technology, Industrial Controls, or a related technical field preferred.

Combined-cycle power plant experience.

Experience with:

Emerson Ovation DCS

GE Mark VIe

Allen-Bradley and other PLC platforms

CEMS maintenance and environmental compliance experience.

Medium-voltage electrical maintenance experience.

Predictive maintenance technologies experience.

NERC-regulated facility experience.

Electrical licensing or technical certifications preferred.

Position can be filled at a level I, II, III or IV depending on skill and experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Strong computer skills including CMMS systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Commitment to safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Physical Requirements

Ability to climb ladders and stairs.

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Ability to work in industrial environments that include:

Elevated platforms

High-noise areas

Extreme temperatures

Confined spaces

Ability to work overtime, rotating schedules, weekends, holidays, and outage assignments as required.

Job Family

Plant Operations

Company

Luminant Generation Company LLC

Locations

Dover, Delaware

Delaware

We are a company of people committed to:  Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication.  If this describes you, then apply today!

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