Electrical Instrument Mechanic III - Kincaid

Vistra; Kincaid (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Electrical Technician, where you will ensure the safe and efficient operation of a facility. This role involves maintaining and repairing critical electrical systems while troubleshooting complex electronic and pneumatic systems. With a competitive hourly pay and eligibility for comprehensive medical benefits, this position offers a dynamic work environment where your skills will directly impact operational excellence. If you are ready to take on challenges and grow your career in a supportive team atmosphere, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; Associates degree or technical certificate preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair electrical systems, including motors and transformers.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose plant electronic and pneumatic systems.

Skills

Electrical equipment maintenance

Troubleshooting electronic systems

Reading diagrams and manuals

Working with PLCs

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associates degree or technical certificate

Job description

Join the Vistra Family

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Job Summary

This position is responsible for the safe, environmentally compliant, and efficient operation of the facility. The pay rate is $39.69 per hour. The role is also eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and eligible dependents.

Job Description

1. Evaluate, maintain, and repair electrical equipment & controls, relay protection schemes, electrical monitoring equipment, pneumatic controls, valve operators and controls, ignition systems, gauges, instruments, PLCs, and alarms.
2. Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair plant electronic, pneumatic systems, analyzers, facility computers, process control equipment, and instrumentation.
3. Perform troubleshooting activities on all plant electrical equipment. Read and interpret diagrams, protection schemes, P&IDs, specifications, and vendor manuals.
4. Participate in major maintenance projects, including overhauls and replacements. Monitor work of third-party contractors.
5. Work at heights, in confined spaces, and wear appropriate PPE.
6. Maintain and repair electrical systems, including breakers, switchgear, motors, transformers, lighting, UPS, batteries, chargers, inverters, and VFDs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree, technical certificate, or military training in instrument controls or related field is highly desired.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, procedures, drawings, and manuals.
• Background in instrumentation, calibrating transmitters, actuators, and working with PLCs.

Physical Requirements

• Work on feet for extended hours, shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Climb stairs, ladders, work at heights over 75 feet.
• Work outdoors in adverse weather, exposed to machinery, energized wires, noise, dust, and fumes.
• Carry, bend, stoop, push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Wear PPE as required.

Additional Information

Location: Kincaid, Illinois

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