E&I Technician- A

CAMS - Texas; New Florence (PA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k and flex spending accounts

Life insurance and disability plans

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Conemaugh Generating Station is seeking an E&I Technician-A apprentice for coal handling and instrumentation duties at our 1700-MW coal-fired plant in Pennsylvania. The role develops core skills across bottom ash removal, pulverizers, generators, and control systems while emphasizing safe work practices.

The Apprentice 1 will gain knowledge of equipment layout, inspection guidelines, and Microsoft Dynamics 365 usage, with opportunities to progress through four technician levels as you grow.

Qualifications

• Two (2) year technical degree supplemented by 3 to 5 years of power plant and/or industrial electrical, instrumentation or electronics experience is required.
• Successful completion of the E&I entry level test is required.

Responsibilities

• Ability to perform the duties of the position in a safe manner.
• Maintain plant electrical and instrumentation systems & equipment of the generating units
• Assist in troubleshooting of instrumentation problems and/or electrical problems.
• Documents work performed to support maintenance information in Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, off shifts, for forced outages, planned outages and maintenance outages - may be called out at any hour during a normal work week or weekends

Skills

Electrical/Instrumentation experience

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Education

Two-year technical degree

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Multimeters

Test equipment

Job description

Conemaugh Generating Station is a 2-Unit, 1700-MW rated coal-fired power plant.

This position will be responsible for activities related to coal handling of deliveries. The E&I Technician-A is the first of four progressions to the E&I Technician position. A fully qualified Apprentice 1 is responsible for in depth knowledge of the following plant equipment: Bottom Ash and Pyrite Removal System, Coal Pulverizers, Generator, Excitation Systems, Turbine and Governor Control Systems and the Auxiliary Gas feed Startup Boilers. The Apprentice 1 must also have a basic knowledge of all other equipment including equipment layout; nomenclature and purpose; and inspection guidelines for electrical and instrumentation equipment. This position is accountable for maintaining electrical and instrumentation equipment in the generating station to ensure maximum availability and efficiency of equipment. Assisting in troubleshooting of instrumentation and electrical problems is required. The incumbent should understand analytical instrumentation, process controls, and computer systems, including hardware and software including the Microsoft Family of software. The incumbent ensures all aspects of employee safety including implementation of safe work practices and promoting safety awareness.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to perform the duties of the position in a safe manner.
• Maintain plant electrical and instrumentation systems & equipment of the generating units
• Assist in troubleshooting of instrumentation problems and/or electrical problems.
• Documents work performed to support maintenance information in Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, off shifts, for forced outages, planned outages and maintenance outages - may be called out at any hour during a normal work week or weekends

Qualifications and Skills

• A two (2) year technical degree supplemented by 3 to 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.

• Successful completion of the E&I entry level test is required.

Other Desirable Skills

• Ability to learn station electrical and instrumentation systems and safety procedures
• Use of digital multimeters, test equipment for pneumatic and electronic instrumentation, general diagnostic knowledge for troubleshooting station equipment and switchgear
• Above average problem solving and trouble shooting skills
• Demonstration of mathematical aptitude
• Ability to rack out breakers and perform repairs while wearing appropriate PPE.
• Teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of basic cause and effect logic
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle
• Good communication skills and demonstrated computer skills.

$43.81 - $43.81 an hour

Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record, as this position requires occasional travel for company business. Candidates should be comfortable operating a vehicle as part of their job responsibilities and must meet any applicable company and insurance requirements.

CAMS offers a variety of excellent benefits. Full-time employees are offered the following: medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD, and Life insurance plans. You can even select additional “al la carte” benefits to meet all your needs. You can also enroll in our 401k, flex spending accounts for medical and childcare needs, and participate in our employee referral and tuition reimbursement programs.

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.