Gas Plant Instrument & Controls Technician

Luminant; Texas; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Luminant Power LLC is seeking an Instrument and Controls Technician at the Hays Plant in Texas. The role focuses on maintaining and diagnosing instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipment to ensure safe, reliable plant operation.

Your tasks include calibrating sensors, troubleshooting DCS/PLC/HMI, and supporting start-up/shutdown activities, with emphasis on safety and environmental compliance.

Qualifications

• The role requires a high school education or GED.
• 1 year in instrumentation & control or 2 years related experience.
• Basic math, strong verbal skills, and proficiency with power tools.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental rules related to electrical maintenance.
• Familiarity with CMMS; Maximo experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, calibrate, test, and maintain pressure, temperature, flow, and level instruments.
• Troubleshoot pneumatic, electronic, and digital instrumentation.
• Maintain and troubleshoot DCS, PLC, HMI, and associated control equipment.
• Inspect motors, MCCs, VFDs, electrical panels, and transformers.
• Perform loop checks, functional tests, and instrument calibration; support plant outages.

Skills

Instrumentation & Control

Electrical maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety & Environment compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

1 year I&C or 2 years related experience

Tools

CMMS

Maximo

Job description

Luminant Power LLC is seeking an Instrument and Controls Technician at the Hays Plant in Texas. The role focuses on maintaining and diagnosing instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipment to ensure safe, reliable plant operation.

Your tasks include calibrating sensors, troubleshooting DCS/PLC/HMI, and supporting start-up/shutdown activities, with emphasis on safety and environmental compliance.