IC&E Technician

Summary
The IC&E Technician is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all instruments, control systems and electrical equipment in the power plant and the associated facilities. Perform work of high skill in the inspection repair, testing, adjustment, installation and removal of all electronic and electrical power plant equipment and systems.

Primary Duties
• Responsible for conducting maintenance in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with all permits and maintenance procedures.
• Perform preventive maintenance duties on all major equipment and systems as well as emergency backup systems.
• Maintain complete equipment files, logs, and drawings for all designated equipment.
• Forecast, inventory, and reorder spare parts to maintain plant reliability. Assist in physical inventories.
• Records and compiles data, completing and maintaining forms, logs, and reports.
• Ensures that required inspections are performed at specified intervals and addresses and corrects any reported issues.
• Participate in the administrative maintenance of the plant operating manuals, technical references, prints and diagrams and preventive/predictive maintenance records.
• Inspect repair, install and remove all types of motors, generators, transformers, switches, control equipment, wiring, electrical signal and communication systems, and storage batteries, and work with electrical systems up to and including 18kV.
• Repairs, replaces and cleans equipment and components. This equipment includes, but is not limited to, the gas turbine, CEMS, and other auxiliary equipment.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices using hand tools.
• Responsibility (Control Authority) for Safety, LOTO and preparing tags and paperwork for outages and other work situations. Responsible for issuing JHA's, Hot Work, Confined Space, and Safe Work Permits
• Uses Common hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments, electrical and electronic testing devices, computer, cell phone, phone, basic office machines, forklift.
• Performs other responsibilities as a team member.

Additional Duties
• May perform work on, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical systems up to 230kV under direction.
• Requisitioning parts and supplies as necessary.
• Perform various administrative functions including but not limited to: shipping, receiving, inventory issuances.
• Prepares and maintains records detailing tests, repairs and maintenance as completed.
• Consults manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams and engineering personnel to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems and to determine optimum equipment functioning.
• Prepares and completes work orders, job safety analyses; reads, understands and follows procedures.
• Complete all required training in required periodicity.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Working Relationships
• Reports to plant Management or IC&E Lead
• Works closely with other technician positions and remote operations personnel

Job Qualifications:
• Education: AA from a two-year college or technical school; or equivalent years of related experience and/or training; or combination of experience and education. High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Years of Experience: A minimum of 3 years of experience in an operational power generating plant, or plant related experience. Experience working in power plant maintenance or other combustion turbine/combined cycle maintenance and operation or the equivalent of job experience, education or military training.

PREREQUISITE SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, use, repair and maintenance.
• Able to perform routine mechanical maintenance on equipment, determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Able to calculate figures and amounts such as measurements, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume; able to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Able to define and solve problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule format.
• Able to organize work with attention to detail.
• Able to analyze problems and situations and construct logical, practical and consistent solutions.
• Able to focus on designated tasks despite interruptions and distractions.
• Able to work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; able to function as a productive and positive team member.
• Computer software proficiency.
• Must be available to work at any plant location as needed.
• Able to provide weekend coverage on a rotational basis and work overtime and cover for absences and emergencies as needed and required; travel requiring overnight stays will be required occasionally.
• Able to understand and comply with all safety rules and regulations.
• Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Demonstrated knowledge of all facets of power plant maintenance.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret P&IDs, write routine reports, solve potential problems, make competent decisions in emergency situations, clearly communicate tasks and training of other personnel.
• Have and maintain a valid driver's license
• Able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Including using stairs, climbing ladders, and routinely carrying and moving up to 50 pounds during 12-hour shifts. In addition, must wear protective equipment in the performance of some duties (e.g. hard hats, safety glasses, full or half-faced respirators, ear protection, chemical suits, hot gloves and high voltage protective equipment, etc.). Work with hazardous materials may be required.