Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

Job Description

About the Role

Our facility is currently looking for an Electrical and Instrumentation Technician to install, troubleshoot, clean, inspect, calibrate, and maintain electrical, instrumentation, and distributive control equipment throughout the facility in a safe and professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and maintains facility equipment to ensure safe and efficient equipment and facility operation.
• Performs electrical preventive, repair, and calibration maintenance procedures safely and professionally with minimal supervision in accordance with Federal and State Regulations, and Company Work Rules, Policies and Procedures.
• Able to use and read available documentation (PID's / loop sheets / motor elementaries, etc.)
• Access and read PLC / DCS program control logic to diagnose and troubleshoot problems and repair with minimal or no supervision / additional training.
• Demonstrate an adequate to in-depth knowledge of steam plant systems and subsystems as it pertains to power generation, including but not limited to turbine generator controls.
• Initiates and completes work-orders and requisitions and documents all critical and or pertinent information on a routine basis.
• Responds and reports to work during off hours when emergency repairs are required.
• Travels to other facilities within the Company when technical support is required.
• Takes proactive measures to address improvement opportunities.
• Assumes increased levels of responsibility when required or requested.
• Performs lesser skilled duties when required or requested.
• Completes the Corporate and Plant Training Programs within the time frame prescribed.
• Identifies and effectively uses basic and precision measuring tools to calculate and determine lengths, surface areas, and volumes as necessary while performing maintenance tasks on a routine basis.
• Follows standard safety procedures, correct safety and environmental hazards, and report them to the Shift Supervisor immediately.
• Reads, understands, and applies information such as, lockout / tagout procedures, safety rules, job hazard analyses, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Works overtime.
• Works rotating shifts during outages or if requested.
• Communicates clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing; as well as communicate clearly whether using in-situ intercom system, two-way radio or face to face.
• Anticipates typical problems, identify potential or recurring problems, and take appropriate action.
• Troubleshoots equipment, diagnose problems and repair.
• Operates other equipment including, but not limited to, industrial forklifts, manlifts, skid steer type loaders, and other mobile equipment.
• Assists Lead Technician / Maintenance Manager / Supervisor with training and development of 2nd / 3rd Class E&I technicians.
• Proficient knowledge, skills and abilities required to properly identify and safely and effectively use and maintain hand tools and portable power tools on a routine basis while performing maintenance tasks.

Qualifications

Required Skills

Preferred Skills