Electrical Instrumentation & Control Technician Sr

Lower Colorado River Authority; Maxwell (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lower Colorado River Authority seeks a Sr Instrumentation & Control Technician for the Timmerman Power Plant in Maxwell, TX. You will drive operational excellence, keep critical systems reliable, and collaborate with a skilled team to support sustainable growth in Central Texas.

This role emphasizes installation/maintenance of instrumentation and control equipment with a strong safety culture, in a power plant environment. On-site work offers impact on grid stability and plant efficiency.

Qualifications

• Nine or more years' experience in installation, maintenance and/or repair of instrumentation, control equipment or monitoring equipment or relevant experience.
• Degree in electronics, instrumentation, SCADA, engineering technology or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
• Driver's license required if traveling to work at various locations.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to safety and environmental protocols to ensure a hazard-free workplace.
• Diagnose and repair complex electrical and logic circuits efficiently to minimize system downtime.
• Conducts routine maintenance and precise calibrations on transmitters and control devices.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on high-voltage equipment, including circuit breakers, transformers, and DC systems.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear simplified terms for management and relevant stakeholders.

Skills

Instrumentation & Control

Electrical & logic circuits

Diagnostics

Power plant operations

Education

Electronics degree

Engineering tech degree

Job description

Here’s The Role

Power the growth in Central Texas!We are seeking a skilled Instrumentation & Control Technician Srto join our team at the Timmerman Power Plant located in Maxwell, TX!You will drive operational excellence, keep critical systems reliable, and shape a stronger future alongside a top-tier team.This is an opportunity to collaborate amongst skilled professionalscontributing to direct impact.Join us in supporting sustainable growth and reliability forCentral Texas!

How You’ll Contribute

• Adheres to safety and environmental protocols to ensure a hazard-free workplace.
• Diagnose and repair complex electrical and logic circuits efficiently to minimize system downtime.
• Conducts routine maintenance and precise calibrations on transmitters and control devices.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on high-voltage equipment, including circuit breakers, transformers, and DC systems.
• Leverage a comprehensive understanding of plant functions.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear simplified terms for management and relevant stakeholders.

How You’re Qualified

• Nine or more years' experience in installation, maintenance and/or repair of instrumentation, control equipment or monitoring equipment or relevant experience.
• Degree in electronics, instrumentation, SCADA, engineering technology or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
• Driver's license required if traveling to work at various locations.

How You’ll Stand Out

• Experience in industrial medium and high voltage.
• Experience in preventative maintenance.
• Experience working in a power plant environment.

How We’ll Support You

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Equal Opportunity Employer

• LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.
• LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources [phone] or email [e-mail]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.