Electrical Instrumentation and Control Technician

Golden Valley Electric Association; Healy (AK); On-site; USD 71,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement/401K

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Paid Leave

Flexible Spending

Wellness Benefits

Job summary

Golden Valley Electric Association is seeking a Full Time Electrical Instrumentation and Control (EI&C) Technician in Healy, Alaska. The role focuses on preventive and corrective maintenance of instrumentation and control systems at our coal-fired plant, including DCS/PLC workflows, calibration, and system tuning.

You will work onsite, leveraging five years of experience and a strong troubleshooting mindset to ensure reliable plant operation and safety.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• Minimum of five years industrial instrumentation/control experience.
• Demonstrated equipment calibration experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain coal-fired power plant controls and instrumentation.
• Inspect, repair, and calibrate DCS and PLC systems.
• Calibrate plant instrumentation and controllers.
• Assist with boiler and plant control loop tuning.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Preventive maintenance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

DCS

PLC

Calibration equipment

Job description

Are you passionate about working with cutting-edge technology in the electric cooperative industry? Join our team at Golden Valley Electric Association as a Full Time Electrical Instrumentation and Control (EI&C) Technician in Healy, Alaska. As an EI&C Technician, you will have the opportunity to showcase your industrial instrumentation and control experience while working onsite at our facility.

Golden Valley Electric Association offers a competitive hourly wage ranging from $51.54 for Tech Entry level to $60.63 for Tech 3 level per IBEW Collective Bargaining Agreement. You will be given great benefits such as Retirement/401K, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability, Paid Leave, Flexible Spending, and Wellness Benefits.

Golden Valley Electric Association: Our Mission

GVEA is an electric cooperative which owns and maintains 3,491 miles of transmission and distribution lines, 35 substations, and 9 generating facilities. Our system is interconnected with Fort Wainwright, Eielson AFB, Fort Greely, Clear Space Force Station, the University of Alaska-Fairbanks, and all of the electric utilities in the Alaska Railbelt, extending from Homer to Fairbanks. Powering the Interior of Alaska, GVEA contributes to the economic, environmental, and social viability of our communities.

Your day to day as aN Electrical Instrumentation and Control (EI&C) Technician

As an Electrical Instrumentation and Control (EI&C) Technician at Golden Valley Electric Association, you will play a crucial role in the preventive and corrective maintenance of our coal-fired power plant's controls and instrumentation. From motors to UPS and DC battery systems, your expertise will be vital in ensuring the seamless operation of these essential components. Utilizing your problem-solving skills, you will be responsible for inspecting, repairing, and maintaining the DCS and PLCs, as well as calibrating plant instrumentation and controllers. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to assist with boiler and plant control loop tuning, further showcasing your technical abilities and contributing to the overall efficiency of our operations.

What matters most

To excel as an Electrical Instrumentation and Control (EI&C) Technician at Golden Valley Electric Association, candidates must possess a High School diploma or equivalent and hold a valid driver's license. A minimum of five years of industrial instrumentation/control experience is essential for this role, along with demonstrated expertise in equipment calibration. Proficiency in troubleshooting and maintaining Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) is highly valued.

Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively both independently and within a team are crucial for success in this position. Candidates with a proactive approach to preventive and corrective maintenance, as well as experience in plant control loop tuning, will thrive in this dynamic and challenging environment.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid drivers' license.
• Minimum of five years industrial instrumentation/control experience.
• Demonstrated equipment calibration experience.

Note: As a condition of employment, successful applicants must become an IBEW member within 30 days after employment.

GVEA conducts pre-employment, post-offer drug/alcohol screening and background checks. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as deemed necessary. All offers of employment at Golden Valley Electric Association are contingent upon clear results of a drug/alcohol screening.