Job Description
Instrument & Control Technician II (Senior Technician)
Reports To: Operations & Maintenance Manager
Plant Location: San Diego, CA
The Challenge
Perform operations, testing, maintenance and administrative functions of a distributive control system (DCS) and all associated field devices including the Continuous Emission Monitoring System (CEMS) for a simple cycle gas power plant.
The Responsibilities
- Administers processes and procedures as required by the O&M Manager, which includes:
- Identify and implement on-condition tasks.
- Evaluate recommended changes based on cost/benefit.
- Specify instrument and electrical changes as required.
- Required to complete the O&M Tech I qualification process. Qualification is required within 2 years of date of hire.
- Work safely, following company and operator policies, procedures, and work practices in a positive, cooperative, and productive manner.
- Computes and analyzes test data.
- Use installed and portable test equipment and technical manuals to troubleshoot equipment and systems.
- Monitor, maintain and review all system startup procedures to determine control and electrical personnel support requirements.
- Coordinates job activities relating to job planning, work methods, job standards and job reporting for the work assigned.
- Perform both routine and non-routine preventative and corrective maintenance on plant equipment.
- Assist other plant personnel as needed.
- Maintenance and upkeep of site buildings and grounds.
- Maintain, calibrate and repair plant instrumentation and control devices.
- Prepares, maintains and provides a variety of reports/documents as required or upon request.
- Reviews P&I Drawings and logic diagrams.
- Communicates condition of plant systems, equipment and pertinent information to others.
- Creates procedures related to instrumentation and electrical systems.
- Directs and performs work in accordance with policies and procedures as established by the company and regulatory agencies.
- Operate all plant mobile equipment, forklift, man lift, etc.
- Maintain documentation records of calibration, tests and certification of electrical and instrument equipment.
- May be required to support job responsibilities as needed outside of scheduled work hours.
- Occasional travel may be required.
- Other duties as assigned.
The Profile To Succeed
- A two-year technical degree and a minimum of 5 years of power plant and/or industrial electrical, instrumentation or electronics experience is required.
- In lieu of a degree, significant power plant and/or industrial electrical or electronics experience may also qualify an applicant for this position.
- Experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS), GE Mark VI and ABB Bailey INFI 90, Various PLC Controllers, Teledyne Monitor Labs CEMS controls and equipment. Programming and configuration capabilities preferred.
- Knowledge of equipment operating limits, parameters, operating procedures and systems. Performs corrective actions if limits are exceeded.
- Working knowledge of combined cycle power plant system, power plant operations, and maintenance, electrical principles, work practices, procedures and materials.
- Ability to interpret control drawings and P&ID's.
- Ability to make maintenance related decisions with minimum direct supervision.
- Knowledge of instrumentation test equipment, signal generators, relay test sets, oscilloscopes and computers.
- Knowledge of industry related CEM System hardware, software and reporting.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills and possess the ability to learn.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with an advanced understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity and mathematics.
- Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to exercise good judgment and make sound decisions.
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to demonstrate basic computer knowledge of Word, Excel, Power Point and various other programs.
- Must be able to interact and communicate well with individuals in all areas of the company and outside vendors.
- Valid U.S. Driver license with acceptable MVR history, if applicable.
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