Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls (EI&C) Technician

NAES; Hubbard (TX); On-site; USD 74,734 - 88,042; Full time

Job summary

NAES is seeking an EI&C Technician for the APEX Power Project in Hubbard, TX. This vital role involves calibrating and maintaining instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipment to ensure reliability and efficiency. The technician will support safety and operational success through preventive and corrective maintenance.

Ideal candidates will have an associate degree in Plant Technology or a related field, along with solid experience in electrical and instrumentation systems within power plants. This role may require flexible hours and participation in safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Plant Technology, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Technology preferred.
• Experience in electrical, instrumentation and controls (EI&C) systems within power plants.
• Hands-on experience with instrumentation in multi-technology power plants.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate, test, maintain and troubleshoot plant instrumentation and control systems.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and emergency maintenance on electrical systems.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Electrical systems troubleshooting

Instrumentation and control experience

PLC, DCS, SCADA proficiency

Preventive and corrective maintenance

Collaboration with engineers

Education

Associate degree in Plant Technology or related field

Tools

Electrical control systems

High-voltage switchgear

Battery Energy Storage Systems

Job description

Project Overview

The APEX Power Co. Project in Hubbard, TX, currently in Phase 1 construction, is expected to expand to 1.6 GW. It features a diverse mix of generation technologies including Siemens SGT-800/400 simple cycle turbines, MAN/Everllence 18V51/60G gas reciprocating engines, GE LM6000/LM2500 simple cycle turbines, Pratt & Whitney FT8 simple cycle turbines, and a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), enabling flexible, reliable power output.

Opportunity Summary

The Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls (EI&C) Technician is essential to plant operations, calibrating, testing, and troubleshooting instrumentation, control systems and electrical equipment such as PLCs, DCS, SCADA, turbines, engines and BESS.

This role ensures reliability and efficiency through preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance, optimising plant systems and electrical networks.

By collaborating with engineers and following safety and environmental standards, the EI&C Technician helps improve performance, minimise downtime and support overall plant success.

Pre-Commissioning Phase Responsibilities

• Participate in plant and system orientation, including instrumentation, control systems, SCADA/DCS, turbines, engines, auxiliary systems and BESS, while learning operational sequences and safety/environmental procedures.
• Inspect, calibrate and test instrumentation, control devices and electrical systems, verifying alarms, interlocks and readiness to support cold and hot functional tests.
• Assist commissioning engineers and technical teams with functional testing, system startups and troubleshooting of turbines, engines and energy storage systems, resolving issues to ensure operational readiness.
• Record pre-commissioning test results, observations and calibration data; coordinate with contractors, vendors and internal teams; and implement safe work practices to maintain compliance and minimise risk.

Primary Responsibilities

• Calibrate, test, maintain, troubleshoot and install plant instrumentation and control systems, including control valves, fan dampers, variable speed drives, motors, transmitters, analyzers and systems specific to gas turbines, reciprocating engines and integrated energy storage systems (BESS).
• Perform corrective, preventive, predictive and emergency maintenance on electrical systems including 13.8 kV and 4160‑volt switchgear, motors, control centres, transformers, batteries, inverters and main generator excitation equipment.
• Maintain, troubleshoot and optimise PLC, DCS and SCADA systems, conducting inspections, diagnosing faults, fine‑tuning programmes and collaborating with engineers to enhance system and process performance across turbines, engines and storage.
• Calibrate, maintain and troubleshoot turbine and engine control systems to ensure safe and efficient operation, collaborating with engineers to resolve issues and improve system performance.
• Install new equipment and system modifications while adhering to safety protocols, technical standards and industry best practices.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external contractors to ensure efficient maintenance operations, minimise downtime and provide technical guidance during projects, outages and upgrades.
• Maintain, clean and properly store shop equipment, tools and specialised instrumentation.
• Document plant activities and operational data, including logs of issues, repairs, downtime, calibration records, plant drawings and updates to databases and vendor information.
• Implement safe work practices, identify hazards, recommend or initiate corrective actions and handle hazardous waste such as batteries, fluorescent bulbs and other regulated materials in accordance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Monitor system performance and analyse operational data for turbines, engines and BESS, identifying trends and recommending improvements to enhance efficiency, reliability and equipment longevity.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and cross‑functional collaboration, including assisting with troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and performance optimisation to ensure reliable and efficient plant operations.

Complete additional specialist projects and tasks as needed, supporting plant operations, maintenance and engineering initiatives.

Safety Responsibilities

Safety is a core value at NAES, and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to remain mentally alert and work safely at all times.

Employees must also adhere to all safety warnings and posted signs while on company property, and follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Adherence to these safety responsibilities is a key factor in the evaluation of each employee’s performance.

Working Relationships

The EI&C Technician reports directly to the EI&C Supervisor and receives general direction from plant management. The role involves interfacing with contractors and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) personnel to ensure necessary support and coordination.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Physical requirements include standing for extended periods, climbing stairs and ladders, working from elevated platforms and walkways at varying heights, and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds.

The power plant environment may involve entering confined spaces, crawling through narrow areas and handling hazardous materials, with exposure to fumes, extreme temperatures and noise.

Work may include high heat near equipment and varying outdoor weather conditions. Some duties may require the use of protective equipment (hard hats, safety glasses, eye protection, air masks/respirators, ear protection, chemical suits, flame‑resistant clothing, hot gloves, high‑voltage protective gear and fall protection). Fit testing for respirators may be required. Strict smoking restrictions apply.

Fitness for Duty

All personnel will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program, which includes a post‑offer physical examination, drug screening and post‑employment random drug screening.

Work Schedule

The EI&C Technician may be assigned to one of two work schedules: (1) Monday–Friday day shift or (2) DuPont rotating 12‑hour shift schedule consisting of day and night rotations that provide continuous 24‑hour, 7‑day operational coverage.

This position may also require extended working hours, flexible shifts, occasional weekends and holidays, and may be on call.

Compensation

This position offers a base pay rate ranging from $54.25 to $63.91 per hour, along with eligibility for an annual performance bonus.

Core Qualifications and Skills

• Associate degree in Plant Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Process Technology or a related field is preferred. Equivalent technical training in industrial maintenance or instrumentation and control is beneficial, though not required.
• Demonstrated experience in electrical, instrumentation and controls (EI&C) systems within power plants or industrial settings, with a solid understanding of plant operations, safety protocols and equipment functionality.
• Proven expertise in electrical systems including high‑voltage switchgear, motors, control centres, transformers, batteries, inverters and generator excitation equipment, with ability to troubleshoot, repair and maintain critical infrastructure.
• Hands‑on experience with instrumentation and control systems in multi‑technology power plants, including turbines, HRSGs, reciprocating engines and BESS, covering burner management, combustion, boiler and turbine control systems.
• Proficiency in PLCs, SCADA and DCS systems for monitoring, configuring and optimising plant automation, alarm management and reliable system operation.
• Knowledge of turbine and engine operations including start‑up, shut‑down, performance adjustments and reliability optimisation for combustion turbines, steam turbines and reciprocating engines.
• Skilled in preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance of critical EI&C equipment to ensure safety, reliability and operational efficiency across the plant.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with teams, contractors and vendors to coordinate maintenance, commissioning and upgrades while documenting data, analysing trends and communicating findings to engineering, operations and management.
• Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s licence and keep it in good standing at all times.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

NAES is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We prioritise selecting employees based on merit and competence, seeking individuals of the highest quality, without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status or any other status protected by applicable law.