I&E Technician: Plant Instrument & Electrical Expert

Tenaska Operation Inc; Kiowa (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenaska Operation Inc in Oklahoma seeks a skilled I&E Technician to perform preventative maintenance on major equipment and emergency backup systems, inspect and repair high voltage components, and work with control systems such as DCS and MkV.

The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and accurate record-keeping, including updating diagrams and manuals, while requiring ability to read blueprints and operate forklifts. Four-year instrument technician pathway preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Instrument Technician Program.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; four years of related experience may substitute.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on major equipment and backup systems.
• Inspect, repair, install and remove motors, generators, transformers, breakers, and control equipment.
• Maintain instrumentation and valves, and calibrate transmitters.
• Operate and troubleshoot plant control systems (DCS, MkV).
• Identify and reorder spare parts to maintain plant reliability; assist in inventories.
• Complete maintenance records and update manuals and drawings.
• Must qualify to operate forklift and manlift.
• Ensure safe work practices and environmental compliance.

Skills

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Blueprint reading

Hand and power tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Instrument Technician program

Tools

DCS control systems

MkV

High voltage tools

Wiring diagrams

Emissions monitoring equipment

Job description

Tenaska Operation Inc in Oklahoma seeks a skilled I&E Technician to perform preventative maintenance on major equipment and emergency backup systems, inspect and repair high voltage components, and work with control systems such as DCS and MkV.

The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and accurate record-keeping, including updating diagrams and manuals, while requiring ability to read blueprints and operate forklifts. Four-year instrument technician pathway preferred.