Control & Electrical Technician

PacifiCorp; Gillette (WY); On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PacifiCorp in Gillette, WY is seeking a Control & Electrical Technician to repair plant instrumentation and control systems under a maintenance supervisor. The role involves installing, maintaining, diagnosing and repairing AC/DC power and control equipment, as well as data acquisition and communication systems in steam plant facilities.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, documented journeyman level experience, and ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Must provide documented journeyman level experience, and pass a written test demonstrating journeyman level knowledge.
• Demonstrated academic courses in mathematics, electrical theory, and electronics.
• Knowledge of plant control systems such as turbine control computer, plant computer monitoring systems.
• Must be able, when necessary, to work rotating 12 hour shifts.
• Ability to test, repair and calibrate plant instruments and controls.
• Knowledge of computer software.
• Ability to instruct and train apprentices in maintenance of plant instrumentation and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Repair plant instrumentation and control systems under the direction of a maintenance supervisor.
• Install, modify, adjust, maintain, diagnose, troubleshoot and repair AC and DC electrical power and auxiliary supply equipment (low voltage and medium voltage).
• Demonstrate knowledge of data acquisition systems, coordinated control, supervisory, communications systems, telemetering and other control schemes in steam plant facilities.
• Read and interpret drawings, specifications, and wiring diagrams.
• Direct and instruct trainees and helpers when assigned.
• Perform other maintenance functions as assigned with appropriate training.

Skills

Journeyman level experience

Electrical theory

Mathematics

Instrument calibration

Apprentice training

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Computer software knowledge

Job description

Control & Electrical Technician

location: GILLETTE, WY, US, 82716

Company

PacifiCorp

POWER YOUR GREATNESS

PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, inclusion and belonging.

Responsibilities

A Control and Electrical Technician (CET) repairs plant instrumentation and control systems under the direction of a maintenance supervisor.

Candidate is qualified to install, modify, adjust, maintain, diagnose, troubleshoot and repair (a) AC and DC electrical power and auxiliary supply equipment (low voltage and medium voltage), (b) pneumatic and hydraulic sensing, measuring and control equipment, (c) general electrical work, (d) data acquisition systems, coordinated control, supervisory, communications systems, telemetering and other control schemes in and associated with steam plant facilities. Candidate must have working knowledge of and be able to interpret drawings, specifications, and wiring diagrams. When assigned, candidate may direct and instruct trainees and helpers. With appropriate training may perform other maintenance functions as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must provide documented journeyman level experience, and pass a written test demonstrating journeyman level knowledge.
• Demonstrated academic courses in mathematics, electrical theory, and electronics.
• Knowledge of plant control systems such as turbine control computer, plant computer monitoring systems.
• Must be able, when necessary, to work rotating 12 hour shifts.
• Ability to test, repair and calibrate plant instruments and controls.
• Knowledge of computer software.
• Ability to instruct and train apprentices in maintenance of plan instrumentation and control systems.

Preferences

Preference may be given to candidates who have the following experience:

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Distributed Control System (DCS), in particular Emerson Ovation.
• Demonstrated academic courses in mathematics, electrical theory and electronics.

Additional Information

Req Id: 114892

Company Code: PACIFICORP #PM25

Primary Location: GILLETTE 100% ONSITE

Department: Power Supply

Schedule: Monday-Friday 0630-1500

Personnel Subarea: Union

Hiring Range: $55.03

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.

• Nearest Major Market: Wyoming
• Career Segment: Testing, Electrical, Instrumentation, Supply, Hydraulics, Technology, Engineering, Operations