Control Systems Technician

Sterling St James LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling St James LLC seeks an Instrument & Control Technician II (Senior Technician) for our San Diego plant. The role focuses on operating, testing, and maintaining a distributive control system (DCS) and associated field devices, including CEMS, for a simple cycle gas power plant.

Will require advanced instrumentation and electrical skills. The candidate will support O&M activities, review P&ID drawings, calibrate equipment, and prepare reports while following safety policies and

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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 tests 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

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.
• 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&ID Drawings and logic diagrams.
• Communicates condition of plant systems, equipment and pertinent information to others.
• Coordinates job activities relating to job planning, work methods, job standards and job reporting for the work assigned.
• 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.

Skills

DCS experience

Instrumentation

Electrical

P&ID interpretation

Technical reading

Education

Two-year technical degree

Tools

GE Mark VI

ABB Bailey INFI 90

PLC Controllers

CEMS controls

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Job Title: 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.
• Coordinates job activities relating to job planning, work methods, job standards and job reporting for the work assigned.
• 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 tests 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